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What Factors into a South Carolina Car Accident Settlement?

June 22, 2020

Our South Carolina Auto Accident Attorneys Explain Car accidents injure an estimated two million U.S. drivers each year. Some accident survivors are fortunate and do not suffer serious injuries from the collision. However, there are plenty of other instances where accidents lead to life-altering injuries or deaths. Many car accident cases settle before going to trial. If you are pursuing a car accident settlement, the potential amount you may recover depends on circumstances unique to your case. Serious injuries warrant a larger settlement. This is because accident survivors with serious injuries are generally not able to return to their former occupations,

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What Effect Could the Coronavirus Have on Personal Injury Lawsuits?

May 11, 2020

Are you currently involved in personal injury litigation? If so, then you may wonder how the coronavirus will affect personal injury lawsuits in South Carolina. Additionally, if you were recently involved in an accident, then you may have similar concerns. Examples of how COVID-19 could affect your personal injury case include: The Insurance Company Fighting Harder to Reduce Your Settlement Many people in South Carolina are hurting financially. In fact, the United States Department of Labor reports that 15 percent of the South Carolina workforce has filed for unemployment. Thus, insurance companies may receive less premium payments. This will affect their

Could Highway Accidents Increase During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

April 27, 2020

Gas prices are extremely low. However, most people are not driving anywhere. That is because 9 in 10 Americans are practicing social distancing and staying home. With fewer cars on the road, car accident rates may decrease during this time. However, some types of highway accidents, such as truck accidents, may increase. Commercial truckers are essential to keeping our economy going. Many are currently driving essential goods across the country. From medical supplies to food and toiletries, where would we be without truck drivers during the pandemic? Due to high demand for certain products related to the pandemic, store shelves are

Will Nursing Home Neglect Increase During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

April 23, 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is the virus responsible for the worst global pandemic since the 1918 Spanish Flu. As the U.S. struggles to contain the virus, nursing home residents could be at risk. For example, the respiratory conditions caused by coronavirus are much more likely to kill the elderly or individuals with certain preexisting health conditions. Additionally, at-risk groups, many of whom live in nursing homes, are at increased risk of developing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) from the disease. As our nursing home neglect attorneys can explain, the outbreak of coronavirus will only compound existing dangers in these facilities here in South

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Do You Know How to Sue a Doctor for Pain and Suffering After a Medical Injury?

April 6, 2020

After a medical injury, you may find yourself unable to enjoy the life you once loved. Simple pleasures and activities are compromised because of the pain you feel. Chronic pain can seep into every aspect of your life. It can affect your relationships and your ability to work. Unfortunately, pain and suffering are not always considered when seeking damages after a medical injury. As such, it is often necessary for injured patients to sue a doctor for pain and suffering. However, medical malpractice is more complicated than many patients realize. If a doctor or medical professional’s error caused you harm, then

How Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice?

April 1, 2020

Medical errors claim the lives of more than 250,000 patients every single year. In fact, it is the third-leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer. Sadly, negligent doctors and healthcare professionals caused many of these errors. When a serious medical injury results in harm, patients are often left wondering what they can do. Fortunately, South Carolina law allows patients to sue for medical malpractice. However, medical malpractice lawsuits are complex and notoriously difficult to win. As such, it is important that injured patients ensure that they are meeting the appropriate filing deadlines. If you fail to meet these deadlines,

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What Are My Rights as an Injured Passenger in South Carolina?

March 13, 2020

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. Thus, it is important to know your legal rights as an injured passenger in South Carolina. Luckily, a South Carolina car accident lawyer at the Law Offices of F. Craig Wilkerson Jr. can offer assistance. We want to help you explore your options so you can

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Top Phone Safety Features You Can Enable to Prevent Distracted Driving

February 27, 2020

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 a few functional apps and features that you can use to help prevent distracted driving accidents. Autoresponders If you are tempted to respond to text messages while driving, then you need to enact your cell phone’s auto-response feature. This built-in feature allows you to create an

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Determining Liability After a Bad Weather Car Accident

February 5, 2020

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 conditions. The question remains, how do you determine liability after a bad weather car accident? Unfortunately, determining liability in a bad weather car accident is never easy. Often times, there are multiple parties involved in these accidents. This means that multiple parties may be responsible for

Aggressive Driving (Road Rage!) and its Role in Car Accidents

January 28, 2020

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 than half of all traffic fatalities are a result of aggressive driving. Not only can aggressive driving cause accidents, but they also lead to another dangerous behavior: road rage. Road rage is an even more destructive form of aggressive driving, during which a driver purposefully breaks

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What Factors into a South Carolina Car Accident Settlement?

What Effect Could the Coronavirus Have on Personal Injury Lawsuits?

Could Highway Accidents Increase During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Will Nursing Home Neglect Increase During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

Do You Know How to Sue a Doctor for Pain and Suffering After a Medical Injury?

How Long Do You Have to Sue for Medical Malpractice?

What Are My Rights as an Injured Passenger in South Carolina?

Top Phone Safety Features You Can Enable to Prevent Distracted Driving

Determining Liability After a Bad Weather Car Accident

Aggressive Driving (Road Rage!) and its Role in Car Accidents

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