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 […]
When Do You Need a Personal Injury Attorney?
If you’ve been injured because of someone else’s actions or negligence, you face more challenges than just your injury. You also have medical bills and insurance claims to deal with, lost wages and more. So, when can you deal with these issues on your own – and under what circumstances do you need an attorney? […]
What to Do After A Hit and Run Accident in South Carolina
The seconds after a car accident are scary and intense. However, your stress levels will increase if the other driver abruptly leaves the accident scene, leaving you without any way to contact them or hold them accountable for the crash. Unfortunately, hit and run accidents are still very common across the United States. It is […]
Top 5 Tips for Driving in Bad Weather This Winter
You can never be too prepared when it comes to winter driving. Accident rates increase substantially during winter storms, with around 17% of crashes occurring during these weather conditions. Prepare your car for adverse weather by reviewing our tips for bad weather driving. Consider Purchasing Winter Tires Winter tires can provide your vehicle with extra […]
How to Stay Safe When Using an Uber or Lyft Rideshare
According to a new study, ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are responsible for a three percent increase in annual traffic fatalities. This amounts to 1,100 fatalities a year due to catastrophic ridesharing accidents. This study is not the only report to suggest that ridesharing services are dangerous. According to the Washington Post, ridesharing […]
4 Nursing Home Injuries That May Qualify a Victim for Compensation
Nursing homes should be a safe haven for elderly and disabled individuals, offering around-the-clock care that is medically sound and respectful of each person’s needs. Unfortunately, some residents experience neglect or abuse. According to the CDC, up to 3 million serious infections occur in long-term care facilities every year, many of which occur due to […]