Pain and Suffering Lawyer in South Carolina We eliminate the stress and worry that comes with dealing with insurance companies. Call (864) 757-0757 Pay Your Bills Get Treatment Reduce Stress If you are injured in an accident, you may quickly get a sense of the scope of your financial losses. For example, if you were in a car crash, you may know that your car was totaled and needs to be replaced.  But what about losses that aren’t as obvious? In South Carolina, you can recover a specific type of compensation – known as noneconomic damages – for intangible losses. Pain and suf ..read more

South Carolina Car Accident Lawsuits and Settlements Many of us get behind the wheel of a car on a daily basis, without putting too much thought into whether or not it is safe to do so. Yet despite major advances in motor vehicle safety, car crashes remain a leading cause of death and serious injury in our country. In 2020 alone, there was one car accident that caused an injury every 16 minutes in South Carolina – and a fatal accident every 9.1 hours. If you have been hurt in an auto accident, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault party. Through this type of c ..read more

What Damages am I Entitled to for my Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina? Motorcycles are a lot of fun to ride – but they can also be incredibly dangerous. In 2020 alone, there were 1,909 accidents involving motorcycles in South Carolina. In those crashes, 113 people were killed, 320 people suffered a serious injury, and 1,087 people suffered some type of injury. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident that was caused by another person, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses. This may include money for your direct financial losses – like medical bills, lost wages ..read more

The Difference Between a Wrongful Death and Survival Action in South Carolina If a loved one dies in a car crash or other type of accident, you may be able to pursue legal action against the at-fault party. Depending on the facts of the case, you may be able to file a wrongful death lawsuit and/or a survival action. While both types of claims arise from an accident or injury that resulted in death, there are some important differences between the two. Generally, a wrongful death lawsuit allows close family members of a deceased person to bring a claim for the losses that they have suffered ..read more

Wrongful Death Settlement Distribution and Amounts in South Carolina Wrongful death settlement distribution in SC If you lose a loved one in an accident, you may be able to file a lawsuit against the at-fault party. Depending on the facts of the case, this may include filing a wrongful death lawsuit and/or a survival action. These types of personal injury claims are a way for grieving families to seek justice as well as financial compensation for their losses. Under South Carolina law, wrongful death lawsuits can only be filed by certain family members. If a settlement is reached (usually with ..read more

What Is the Difference Between Negligence Per Se and Negligence in SC? Difference Between Negligence Per Se and Negligence in SC Most South Carolina personal injury cases are based on a theory of negligence. This legal term essentially means that a person did not act the way that a reasonable person would in a similar situation. Another way to think of negligence is carelessness, as opposed to intentional behavior. There are different types of negligence under South Carolina law. A key example is a negligence per se, which is when a person is deemed to have acted negligently when they violate ..read more

How are Slip and Fall Settlements Determined? Slip and Fall Settlements When you’re injured in a slip and fall accident, your life is disrupted. You’re in pain, may have limited energy and mobility, and your medical bills go up with each doctor appointment or physio session. When you can’t work, it compounds the stress because you have no way of paying your bills and supporting your family. These concerns likely have you wondering about the settlement value of your slip and fall case. Is there a rough figure you can reasonably expect to receive? Every Slip and Fall Case is Unique As a general ..read more

Uninsured Motorist Insurance Coverage In South Carolina Uninsured Motorist Coverage Explained Uninsured motorist coverage can spare you the difficulty of shelling out your own money for crashes you didn’t cause. If you have been injured in a car accident, you typically expect the other driver’s insurance to cover your damages, but what happens if they don’t have insurance? In those instances, your own auto insurance policy’s uninsured motorist coverage kicks in to help fend off the financial side-effects of the accident. What is uninsured motorist insurance? Uninsured motorist coverage (“UM ..read more

Claim For Lost Wages After A Car Accident Lost Income is Recoverable If you have been injured and missed work as the result of a car accident, there is good news. The at-fault driver’s insurance will pay you for your lost wages (even if you use vacation or sick days). The bad news is (much like our discussion on medical bills and rental cars) it just might not be at the end of the month when you need it. Who pays for the work I miss after my auto accident? One morning traveling to your next appointment after grabbing a coffee from Exchange Co., you are rear-ended on Fairview Road in Simpson ..read more

Medical Billing Myths & Misconceptions  Medical Bills are Recoverable If you have been injured in an auto accident, the at-fault driver will pay for your medical bills, but (much like our discussion on rental cars) it just might not be at each appointment. Medical bills start rolling in after the car crash. One evening you and your family are driving home on Fairview Road in Simpsonville, SC after dinner at Stella’s Southern Bistro when a car turns left in front of your vehicle, and with no other choice, you slam into the front right headlight of the oncoming vehicle. When the par ..read more