FAQs

Categories: Personal Injury

How long will it take to settle my South Carolina accident case?

It can be as swift as 3 months or as long as over a year, depending on the circumstances of your claim. Three factors that increase the length of time involved in settlement are: the complexity of the case.Complex cases, such as defective products, may require research into the mechanics and science of what caused your injury, which often...

Categories: Car Accidents

How Long Will I Be Treated By A Doctor After A South Carolina Car Accident?

It depends on your injury and how pain affects you. That's the conclusion I've reached after helping car accident victims for over two decades. While your doctor will determine the length and specifics of your treatment, I can give you an idea of how long it might last based on my experience. And let me assure you that you and...

Categories: Personal Injury

Can I get a settlement from my neighbor if my child gets hurt in an accident on his property in South Carolina?

Yes, if certain facts and circumstances apply. Historically, it has been recognized that the owner of property has no duty to protect trespassers from injury. However, one long-held exception is when it comes to children. In recent years South Carolina has simplified the law to a single exception to this enduring trespassers’ rule, dangerous conditions that injure children. The law...

Categories: Personal Injury | Wrongful Death

What can I take to my first attorney meeting about a South Carolina fatal accident or wrongful death case?

If you’re asking this question, you need simplicity, and I’m going to give it to you. Bring every piece of paper or evidence that might relate to your loved one’s accident, the medical care for it, and untimely death. Below you’ll find a list of some things you can bring to help the attorney start an evaluation of the...

Categories: Personal Injury

I was at the store and didn’t see a clear puddle on the floor so I slipped and fell in it and broke my kneecap. The store’s insurance rep says I can’t get a South Carolina accident settlement because I can’t prove it was their fault. Is he right?

Probably not. He’s an adjuster working for the insurance company hoping you’ll give up so his employer can save lots of money. First Things First The first thing to remember is that the colorless puddle was a hidden danger to you as your eyes focused on the shelves, exactly where the store wants your eyes to be. That’s why stores have the...

Categories: Family Law

I’m going through a nasty divorce right now and I’m concerned about my welfare when it’s all over. Is my ex required to pay alimony? How can I get the spousal support in South Carolina that I need to live?

South Carolina there is often confusion surrounding the terms alimony and separate support and maintenance. Some use the terms interchangeably, however there is a difference. Alimony refers to support payments made by one former spouse to another former spouse. Alimony is post-divorce. Separate support and maintenance refers to support payments made by one spouse to another spouse, for instance a support obligation required by a Decree of Separate...

Categories: Personal Injury

Do I have to prove my South Carolina accident injury case beyond a reasonable doubt, like a criminal case?

No. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the standard of proof required for the government to convict you of a crime. In an injury case, you need only prove it’s more likely than not the wrongdoer caused the accident and your injuries, harms, and losses. This is true no matter what type of case you have—a trucking accident, car wreck, slip...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Is the trucking company responsible for a South Carolina 18 wheeler accident if it doesn’t own the truck, or if the trucker works for someone else?

Most likely, yes. Trucking companies are definitely liable when their tractor trailers, driven by their employees, cause a tractor-trailer accident. The same holds true when faulty equipment, like bad brakes, causes the wreck. Sometimes, a trucking company leases, or rents, a commercial vehicle. They can even use another company’s trucker to drive the 18-wheeler. These tractor-trailer drivers are sometimes called “borrowed...

Categories: Car Accidents

I got hurt in a South Carolina car accident that wasn’t my fault. Who pays?

You might be surprised. Even though everyone is required to carry car insurance, most folks don’t know how it works until they have no choice—like when they get hurt in a South Carolina car accident. Car accident victims are shoved into a world that creates more questions than answers. You've got rights, but what are they, and how can...

Categories: Personal Injury

Will my South Carolina accident injury settlement affect my Social Security Disability benefits?

It depends. Folks who receive Social Security Disability need those monthly benefits—it might be the only income you can get due to a disabling health condition or prior injury. The law doesn’t discourage Social Security Disability recipients from seeking justice, but you’ve got to protect your rights—or your settlement could create a financial strain you can’t afford. Protect your...

Categories: Car Accidents

Can you sue a South Carolina bar or restaurant to get a settlement for over-serving a customer who causes a drunk driving accident that hurts or kills someone?

Yes, but you need a skilled South Carolina car accident injury attorney to help you. And if the drunk driver caused a fatal accident, you’ll need help from a wrongful death attorney. South Carolina law can be powerful in holding bars and restaurants responsible for overserving customers who cause drunk driving accidents. But to get a settlement, you’ve got to satisfy a tough...

Categories: Wrongful Death

How long does it take to get a settlement check in a South Carolina wrongful death case?

It depends, and I'll cover it below. The first thing you need to know is you're not being greedy. Families of fatal accident victims often need a settlement to keep from going under after losing a breadwinner. Even if that's not the case, justice matters. Wrongful death settlements express responsibility for causing an unjust loss. Insurance companies pay these...

Honest Answers From Your South Carolina Lawyer

How long will it take to settle my South Carolina accident case?

How Long Will I Be Treated By A Doctor After A South Carolina Car Accident?

Can I get a settlement from my neighbor if my child gets hurt in an accident on his property in South Carolina?

What can I take to my first attorney meeting about a South Carolina fatal accident or wrongful death case?

I was at the store and didn’t see a clear puddle on the floor so I slipped and fell in it and broke my kneecap. The store’s insurance rep says I can’t get a South Carolina accident settlement because I can’t prove it was their fault. Is he right?

I’m going through a nasty divorce right now and I’m concerned about my welfare when it’s all over. Is my ex required to pay alimony? How can I get the spousal support in South Carolina that I need to live?

Do I have to prove my South Carolina accident injury case beyond a reasonable doubt, like a criminal case?

Is the trucking company responsible for a South Carolina 18 wheeler accident if it doesn’t own the truck, or if the trucker works for someone else?

I got hurt in a South Carolina car accident that wasn’t my fault. Who pays?

Will my South Carolina accident injury settlement affect my Social Security Disability benefits?

Can you sue a South Carolina bar or restaurant to get a settlement for over-serving a customer who causes a drunk driving accident that hurts or kills someone?

How long does it take to get a settlement check in a South Carolina wrongful death case?