FAQs

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

What should I do to protect my rights if I’m involved in a semi-truck wreck in South Carolina?

A lot. A proper investigation and protection of your rights require a ton of work that can be overwhelming to an untrained victim, especially a seriously hurt or grieving one. These cases are way more complicated than a car accident. And here’s a harsh truth you’ve got to confront: you may already be way behind the semi-trailer insurance company’s defense....

Categories: Personal Injury

What should I bring to my first meeting with a South Carolina accident injury attorney?

Here’s the simplest answer: any document or piece of evidence you think might relate to your case. When your case involves a slip or trip and fall, defective product, medical malpractice, or a loved one who got hurt at a nursing home or assisted living facility, it’s especially important to make sure you can give an accident injury attorney all the facts about...

Categories: Family Law

I am going through a divorce. My spouse and I disagree on who should have custody. The court just appointed a guardian ad litem. What should I expect?

When people are engaged in a custody dispute, it is very common for the court to order a guardian ad litem (GAL) to represent the best interest of the children. We have previously discussed the obligations imposed on the guardian ad litem, along with the rights that the guardian ad litem has and the way the court relies upon the GAL’s investigation in making...

Categories: Personal Injury

Do I still have a case if a South Carolina accident is partially my fault?

Possibly, based on the South Carolina legal doctrine of "comparative negligence." Comparative negligence requires a jury to compare the fault of both parties involved in an accident, with the victim’s settlement reduced by the percentage of the victim’s fault. If you're worried your settlement could be reduced, or more likely, the insurance adjuster claims it will be, get a professional legal opinion. Get...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

How does a South Carolina 18 wheeler accident cause a brain injury, and what should I do about it?

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a tragic consequence of a horrific big rig accident. It throws victims and families into what can be a terrifying life-or-death struggle, followed by hard, confusing medical decisions about the future, then waiting to see what long-term TBI symptoms result. And over it all, the legal whirlwind looms. You need answers, not high-pressure sales...

Categories: Personal Injury

What do you get money for in a South Carolina nursing home or assisted living facility neglect or abuse case settlement?

South Carolina personal injury and wrongful death settlements provide money compensation for two basic things. The legal term for this money is “damages.” There are two types of damages: actual damages and punitive damages. Actual damages cover two broad categories: Economic damages. This compensation is for things that can be fixed or helped, like medical bills for healing treatment. The law...

Categories: Car Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents

If the at-fault driver in a South Carolina car accident doesn’t have enough liability insurance to cover my medical bills for a full settlement, can I get more settlement money from another source?

Hopefully. While South Carolina law requires drivers to carry only $25,000 liability insurance, that amount can be woefully inadequate when someone gets hurt badly; however, you may have additional insurance on your own policy that you can use. It’s called underinsurance (UIM), and it’s designed for this very purpose – to help you get compensated when the driver who...

Categories: Personal Injury

How long do I have to make a South Carolina accident injury claim?

It depends. But one thing's for sure: if you miss the deadline, you lose your rights, period. It doesn't matter how bad you're hurt or how wrongly you got treated, you won't be compensated for it. Don't keep worrying or wondering if you'll get a South Carolina accident injury settlement. Get your questions answered in a free*, no pressure strategy session with...

Categories: Personal Injury

It depends. But one thing's for sure: if you miss the deadline, you lose your rights, period. It doesn't matter how bad you're hurt or how wrongly you got treated, you won't be compensated for it. Don't keep worrying or wondering if you'll get a South Carolina accident injury settlement. Get your questions answered in a free*, no pressure strategy session with...

Categories: Personal Injury

A personal injury is any injury to a person’s body or mind caused by another’s carelessness or recklessness. Personal injuries can be caused in a variety of ways. Following are some of the most common causes of personal injury: • Automobile/Truck/Motorcycle Accidents • Railroad Crashes • Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse • Medical Malpractice • Failure to maintain safe property...

Categories: Personal Injury

Is There a Way to Find Out What Evidence the Other Side Has in My South Carolina Personal Injury Case?

Yes, if a lawsuit is filed in South Carolina state or federal court. Read more about the lawsuit process. Or just get your questions answered in a free*, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC personal injury attorney. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form. We find out the other side's evidence in a process called discovery. It generally...

Categories: Personal Injury

Should I use Medicaid or Medicare to pay medical bills for South Carolina accident injuries?

Yes. Medicare and Medicaid are government benefits designed to pay for medical needs. That includes injuries that aren’t your fault, be it a wreck, fall, injury caused by a healthcare provider, and even care for fatal accidents. These benefits are considered the same as health insurance in legal cases. We’ve already noted that using health benefits can make life easier after...

Honest Answers From Your South Carolina Lawyer

What should I do to protect my rights if I’m involved in a semi-truck wreck in South Carolina?

What should I bring to my first meeting with a South Carolina accident injury attorney?

I am going through a divorce. My spouse and I disagree on who should have custody. The court just appointed a guardian ad litem. What should I expect?

Do I still have a case if a South Carolina accident is partially my fault?

How does a South Carolina 18 wheeler accident cause a brain injury, and what should I do about it?

What do you get money for in a South Carolina nursing home or assisted living facility neglect or abuse case settlement?

If the at-fault driver in a South Carolina car accident doesn’t have enough liability insurance to cover my medical bills for a full settlement, can I get more settlement money from another source?

How long do I have to make a South Carolina accident injury claim?

How long do I have to make a South Carolina accident injury claim?

What is a personal injury?

Is There a Way to Find Out What Evidence the Other Side Has in My South Carolina Personal Injury Case?

Should I use Medicaid or Medicare to pay medical bills for South Carolina accident injuries?