In South Carolina, it’s illegal to drive a vehicle without insurance. Unfortunately, many people ignore this law. Despite penalties including fines, losing their license, and a possible jail term, one in eight motorists in the U.S. drive without insurance.
Car accidents cause thousands of injuries in the U.S. every year. But not all result in obvious or immediately excruciating pain — some injuries take days, weeks, or even months to fully manifest. While you can initially feel fine after a car wreck, you might later develop a headache that won’t go away, or your …
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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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How To Best Avoid A Winter Car Accident Most people don’t enjoy driving during the winter. Ice, sleet, and snow make roads slick and can provide drivers with poor visibility. Around Christmas, people can be distracted and in a hurry to make it to their families or get some last-minute holiday shopping done. These conditions …
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 …
South Carolina DUI FAQs Drinking and driving is dangerous and can lead to serious consequences. If you’re found guilty of driving under the influence, you may face heavy fines, jail time, license suspension, ignition interlock device requirements, alcohol and drug safety programs, and other fees. Penalties for a DUI/DWI will vary based on the severity …
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 …
There are many aspects to great car accidents attorneys. Here are some. Accidents on the roads remain tragically common, and in some places are even rising, including here in South Carolina, where there were 604 fatal crashes in 2021 and 690 so far this year. It’s clear that the roads — and the way we …
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Your auto accident attorney will do everything to help you after the fact when an accident occurs. However, you are the person who is on the scene. Keep your head and follow the tips below so that you can properly prepare your personal injury attorney to fight for you most effectively throughout the legal process. …
