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Who Is At Fault in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident?

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The motorist who starts a multi-vehicle car accident may be at-fault; however, the specific details of the multi-vehicle car accident are relevant and will ultimately determine who is financially responsible for the collisions. It’s also possible that several motorists share the blame.  How Fault Is Evaluated in a Multi-Vehicle Car Accident Multiple entities may conduct …

Will My Car Accident Lawyer Handle My Insurance Company?

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Your car accident lawyer will handle every aspect of your injury case, including dealing with your insurance company. In fact, you should insist your car accident attorney take on the insurance company for you.  Otherwise, you could settle for less than your claim is worth, which likely means you will be on the hook for …

What Happens When You Go to Court for a Car Accident?

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Sometimes after a car accident, the parties involved can’t agree on liability or a settlement amount to cover the damages. When that happens, they may turn to the courts to settle the dispute. In the time between filing the case and when the trial starts, the attorneys for both sides prepare to present their cases, …

How Long Does a Car Accident Claim Take to Settle?

How Long Does a Car Accident Claim Take to Settle?

People often ask how long it will take to settle a claim after a car accident because accidents can put their lives on hold. While there is no maximum limit for how long a car accident claim might take to settle, most claims resolve within 90 days to one year after the accident. This may …

What Is the Average Settlement for a Car Accident?

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Car accidents can cause a wide range of damage and injuries. So, there is no average settlement amount since determining any given settlement involves unique and complex factors such as: How seriously you were injured The cost of your medical bills The extent to which your life was affected by the injuries  Who is liable …

What Evidence Is Needed to Prove Negligence in a Car Accident?

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When preparing to build your case against the defendant, you should know what evidence is needed to prove negligence in a car accident. The police report, eyewitness testimony, dashboard camera footage, and other evidence can be crucial to showing what happened. Proving negligence means demonstrating who directly caused the car accident.  The evidence you need …

How do I Get a Car Accident Report?

How Do I Get a Car Accident Report?

You can get a car accident report through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles (SCDMV). Per SCDMV, you can request the collision report online or visit a local branch to request a copy of your accident report. A personal injury lawyer at our firm can get your car accident report as part of their services. This may …

What Should I Do at the Scene of a Car Accident?

What Should I Do at the Scene of a Car Accident?

The first thing you should do at the scene of a car accident is to check yourself and your passengers for injuries. If safe to do so, move your car out of the lane of traffic. If another car was involved in the accident and you are physically able, check to see if those occupants are injured. …

Misconceptions About Auto Accident Attorneys

Usually, the first thing time an accident victim comes in to one of our offices seeking help with an injury claim they often will apologize for wanting to hire a lawyer. Having to meet with a lawyer makes them feel like a bad person. They feel that way because of the public perception about personal …

What Are The Steps To File A Claim Or Lawsuit After An Accident?

First, at the time of the accident, you will need to make sure that everybody is safe and out of harm’s way. Sometimes, that may require getting out of oncoming traffic or out of an intersection if you can move your vehicle safely without destroying the ability of an investigator to determine who is at …

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