FAQs

Categories: Personal Injury

Can I use my health insurance to pay medical bills for South Carolina accident injuries?

Absolutely! In fact, you should- beause that's exactly what health insurance is for. And yes, this includes Medicaid and Medicare. It also includes medical care related to fatal accidents. After a serious accident—even if it was someone else’s fault—the bills for your medical care will start to pile up. Whether you suffered a broken leg in a Greer car accident, injured...

Categories: Worker’s Compensation

Can I sue my employer if I got hurt at work in South Carolina due to an unsafe condition my supervisors knew about but didn’t fix?

Yes and no. Yes, you can make a workers’ compensation claim against your employer, who likely has insurance to pay for your benefits. No, you can’t file a lawsuit against your employer to recover money for damages, such as pain and suffering or punitive damages. EXCEPTION: If you got hurt at work as a result of someone besides your employer, you may be able to...

Categories: Family Law

My wife and I had an intense argument yesterday morning, and today I was served with a petition for an Order of Protection. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow. What is an Order of Protection?

order of protection is an order issued by the family court to protect an abused person by stopping the abuser from the ability to abuse, threaten to abuse, or molest the victim. The order forbids the abuser from communicating or attempting to communicate with the victim in any way, including preventing the abuser from entering the victim’s places of...

Categories: Personal Injury

How much will I need to pay my lawyer for my South Carolina accident injury case?

Nothing- from out of your pocket, anyway. A contingency fee is used by lawyers in most South Carolina personal injury cases. The fee is a portion of your settlement paid by the insurance company, usually 1/3. You'll likely be responsible for paying the costs incurred by the lawyer to help your claim, but these expenses are usually repaid from...

Categories: Car Accidents

How Do I Get A Settlement as a Passenger in South Carolina Uber Car Accident

Uber and other rideshare services add tremendous comfort and convenience, and users do not worry about getting hurt. But bad things happen occasionally—and unexpectedly. You can be hurt without warning by a traffic collision involving a rideshare vehicle. Even if it’s not the Uber driver’s fault, you need to know how your case works. Here's the best option for...

Categories: Personal Injury

To get the most money in a South Carolina accident injury case, what can I ask for my settlement amount to include?

South Carolina accident injury victims who can prove another person caused their injury can recover money compensation for harms and losses sustained as a result of the injury. The legal term for the harms and losses is damages. Before we list the basic damages, remember they are what you might be eligible for. Whether you qualify for them, and how much compensation...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Who can be a tractor-trailer safety expert witness in my South Carolina 18-wheeler accident case, and how can I afford one ?

A tractor-trailer safety expert can help your case in many ways, as I’ve pointed out before. Your attorney should be able to find one for you. It can be hard for an attorney, even an experienced one, to know what trucking safety issues will arise in your case. Ideally, your lawyer will look for an expert witness with many...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Are there any minimum requirements to qualify to drive a South Carolina 18 wheeler?

Yes. Federal regulations set the minimum general requirements to be a trucker. Under those regulations, you are qualified to be one if you meet all of these rules: You are at least 21 years old. You can read and speak English well enough to talk with the general public, understand traffic signs and signals, and create reports and records. You can...

Categories: Worker’s Compensation

Can I get a second opinion if the South Carolina workers’ comp doctor isn’t looking out for my best interest?

Maybe, but you need to be really careful. You should talk to an experienced workers’ compensation lawyer first, as you are now face-to-face with the two-headed monster of South Carolina workers’ compensation law: the insurance company has the right to choose the doctor, and refusing treatment can get your benefits stopped. But sometimes you do need a second opinion....

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

What does the law say about how truckers should drive 18-wheelers in bad weather in South Carolina?

Federal regulations require the driver of a semi-trailer, 18-wheeler, tractor-trailer, or other large truck to use—and I quote—“extreme caution” when driving in “hazardous conditions” that reduce visibility or tire traction. You might be surprised to learn the law defines “hazardous conditions” to include: Snow Ice Sleet Fog Mist Rain Dust Smoke In these conditions, federal regulations require speed to...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

How can I know how much my South Carolina semi-trailer accident settlement will be worth?

Driving next to a large 18-wheeler truck is overwhelming. When something goes wrong—as it did for you—the outcome can be catastrophic. Because of the size and weight difference between your car and a semi-truck, chances are your injuries were far worse than those of the truck driver. If the truck driver caused your accident, he will be responsible for paying...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

How long does it take to get a settlement in a South Carolina semi-trailer accident case?

Getting a settlement after you get hit by a semi-truck in South Carolina is a marathon, not a sprint. Your case involves highly complex trucking law. Worse, truckers and trucking companies use hardnosed insurance companies that, to the shock of many victims, start working to lowball you at the scene of the accident—often before police and the ambulance even arrive....

Honest Answers From Your South Carolina Lawyer

Can I use my health insurance to pay medical bills for South Carolina accident injuries?

Can I sue my employer if I got hurt at work in South Carolina due to an unsafe condition my supervisors knew about but didn’t fix?

My wife and I had an intense argument yesterday morning, and today I was served with a petition for an Order of Protection. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow. What is an Order of Protection?

How much will I need to pay my lawyer for my South Carolina accident injury case?

How Do I Get A Settlement as a Passenger in South Carolina Uber Car Accident

To get the most money in a South Carolina accident injury case, what can I ask for my settlement amount to include?

Who can be a tractor-trailer safety expert witness in my South Carolina 18-wheeler accident case, and how can I afford one ?

Are there any minimum requirements to qualify to drive a South Carolina 18 wheeler?

Can I get a second opinion if the South Carolina workers’ comp doctor isn’t looking out for my best interest?

What does the law say about how truckers should drive 18-wheelers in bad weather in South Carolina?

How can I know how much my South Carolina semi-trailer accident settlement will be worth?

How long does it take to get a settlement in a South Carolina semi-trailer accident case?