What Are My Rights as an Injured Passenger in South Carolina?
Car accidents can occur to anyone at any time. Whether you are a driver or a passenger, a car accident can turn your life upside down. Unfortunately, passenger injuries can be more severe and life-threatening. In the blink of an eye, you may find yourself struggling to recover while sliding farther and farther into debt. […]
Top Phone Safety Features You Can Enable to Prevent Distracted Driving
Do you routinely send texts, answer emails or make phone calls while driving? If so, then you are increasing your likelihood of being involved in a serious car accident. Thus, you should take advantage of the safety features that are on your cell phone and limit the number of distractions in your car. Here are […]
Determining Liability After a Bad Weather Car Accident
When a car accident happens due to bad weather, it can feel like there is no one to blame except Mother Nature. However, this is not always the case. In reality, drivers are still responsible for the accidents they cause, even during bad weather. Therefore, drivers must change their driving habits and adapt to weather […]
Aggressive Driving (Road Rage!) and its Role in Car Accidents
Many of us are guilty of driving aggressively on occasion. In fact, a study by AAA found that nearly 80 percent of drivers felt anger, aggression or road rage in the past year. Tensions can rise on the road, leading to speeding, tailgating, lane-weaving and cutting off other drivers. But these maneuvers have consequences: more […]
How to Work Well With Your Attorney
You believe that you found the right attorney. After examining all the facts, you have chosen a lawyer to represent you. Now, what are your responsibilities as a client? Are there things you can do to assist your lawyer in serving you more efficiently (and more economically, too)? Happily, the answer is yes. Read on […]
Three Types of Car Insurance Coverage in South Carolina
As a South Carolina driver, you are legally obligated to carry car insurance. When you apply for your initial driver’s license or renew your license, you will need to prove that you have coverage for any vehicles that you own. Since South Carolina uses a standard fault car insurance system, the person responsible for an […]
Who Is At Fault When a Self-Driving Car Is Involved in an Accident? Part 1
The automobile industry is highly innovative. This innovation has led to the creation of self-driving vehicles. However, this technology has a long way to go before it becomes widely used on roads across the United States. Several car companies, including Tesla, Chevrolet, and Uber, are in the process of researching and rolling out self-driving technology. […]
What You Should Know About Nursing Home Falls
The decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is challenging for most families. However, this decision becomes especially painful when a loved one gets hurt while under the care of nursing home staff. Nursing home falls are quite common in assisted living settings, which is why it is so important for residents […]
How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Attorney
So, you’ve decided you need to seek legal assistance for your personal injury case. What are your next steps? How do you choose the right attorney? First, do your research. Look for lawyers by asking friends and family members for recommendations and investigate the reputation of law practices by reading reviews and contacting your state […]
If a Drunk Driver Passed Through a DUI Checkpoint and Caused an Accident, Who is Held Responsible?
If a Drunk Driver Passed Through a DUI Checkpoint and Caused an Accident, Who is Held Responsible? Drunk driving is a huge problem in South Carolina, and not only for the violators. The state has the second highest number of DUI fatalities in the nation. Many of these fatalities include drivers and passengers in other […]