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Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit

In SC, only the executor or personal representative of a deceased individual’s estate can file a wrongful death lawsuit. You can find the name of the representative in your loved one’s will if they have one. However, if your loved one died intestate, meaning they did not...

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How To Get a Car Accident Report in SC

In 2022, South Carolina experienced a car accident resulting in injuries every 15.4 minutes. If you have been injured in a crash, you may feel overwhelmed and panic, unsure of what your next steps should be. If you experienced property damage or anyone was hurt, you likely contacted law enforcement...

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Why is My Car Accident Settlement Taking So Long?

With South Carolina experiencing over 34,000 injury collisions in a recent year, insurance carriers are inundated with accident claims. There is no knowing how long a car accident settlement may take, with some cases settling in as little as a few weeks and others taking over a...

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How is Pain and Suffering Calculated?

While many losses following a car accident are financial, other losses can affect your ability to enjoy life, not necessarily taking money out of your pocket. Known as pain and suffering, claiming these damages can substantially increase the worth of your case. While an important part of recovery, insurance companies...

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How to Prove You Are Not at Fault After a Car Accident

Part of filing a car insurance claim requires that you provide sufficient evidence showing that you are not at fault. Whereas finding convincing and reliable evidence can be challenging, common forms of evidence in a car accident case include a police report, photographs, video footage, eyewitness testimony, and phone records....

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Who Is Responsible for Paying the Bills after an Auto Accident?

If you’ve been injured by another driver’s negligence in a car accident, you can seek compensation for your legal damages, which include related bills, in a car accident claim. This means that – with a successful claim – the at-fault party is ultimately responsible for paying your bills, generally through...

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What Evidence Should I Gather at an Accident Scene?

If you’ve suffered an injury in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you can seek compensation for your full range of covered losses through a personal injury claim, which will hinge on evidence. To bring a successful claim, you’ll need to prove that the other party is...

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Steps to Take Immediately after a Boating Accident

Boating is an excellent way to spend a sunny day off the beautiful shores of Charleston. If, however, you’re injured by someone else’s negligence in the process, you can face considerable physical, financial, and emotional losses. While your claim will be unique to the exact situation at hand, there are...

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How Long Will My Personal Injury Settlement Take?

The timeline for receiving a personal injury settlement can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the case. There are several factors that can contribute to the length of time it takes to reach a settlement, such as the severity of the injuries, the extent of the damages, and the...

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What to Do if You Slip and Fall in a Store

When you venture out to do some shopping, your To-do list may be on your mind, but you’re unlikely to be focused on slipping, falling, and being injured. Unfortunately, too many property owners and managers fail to take the necessary precautions to keep their premises safe for guests like you...

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Steps to Take Immediately After a Motorcycle Accident in SC

Motorcycle crashes can be very difficult to handle alone. Besides being the ones injured in the crash, motorcyclists must also contend with unfair and biased treatment from insurers when pursuing the compensation, they are owed. That’s why taking the proper steps to safeguard your right to receive compensation is essential....

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