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Chances are likely you’ve driven alongside a big rig — also known as a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or semi-truck — at some point in your life. But what happens if one crashes into you? Truck accidents can be devastating and often result in serious injuries or even fatalities. If you’ve been in a truck accident in …
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Whether you get backed into a parking lot or bumped at a stop light because another driver isn’t paying attention, fender-bender accidents are a common occurrence. Fortunately, many victims of these minor accidents aren’t injured and get away with only cosmetic damage to their beloved vehicles. But what should you do if you’re in a …
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So you’ve been in an accident and suffered severe injuries. Chances are that — sooner than later — you’ll be contacted by an insurance adjuster to obtain a statement about what happened. The insurance company will use this statement to determine how much your settlement offer should be. Then, they’ll come back to you with …
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What to do after a car crash *CRASH* That’s the noise of your vehicle colliding with another vehicle. You might find yourself frozen in panic and shock as you try to collect yourself to assess the situation. Here’s what you should do if you find yourself in the above situation: Make sure everyone in the …
Winter driving can be hazardous and scary even in places like South Carolina, where we seldom get heavy snowfall. Preparing ahead of time can make your trips out on the road safer and help you prepare for an emergency should the worst happen. Here is the list of winter driving safety tips, based on the …
With a mild winter upon us, more people are taking to the outdoors to get some exercise in. Drivers must be more diligent when watching for pedestrians. Whether it’s people walking on their lunch hour or children walking down the neighborhood street to find their friends, as an automobile driver, you need to be very …
The deer population in South Carolina is estimated at around 730,000, and deer collisions account for a high number of auto accidents in the state — over 3,000 in 2019. So what are you supposed to do if you hit a deer? Do you have to report a deer hit in South Carolina, and what …
If you have been injured in an accident and you want to get an accident attorney to help you get compensation, there are a few things that you can do to help your case. Here are things that you should do before you meet with your accident attorney. Study the diagram from the police Many …
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Deer collisions are most common between the months of October and January—this is also the time when deer migrate and mate. They’re most active at dusk and dawn, starting at 5:00 PM to midnight then again between 5:00 AM to 8:00 AM. Coincidentally, these are also peak driving times for most people in South Carolina. …
Wondering what to do after a car accident? Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep yourself protected. Stop After a car accident, you should stop. Even if you don’t believe there’s been any damage done, anytime you hit something or feel a bump, you should stop your car to inspect for …
