Can parents be sued for a teen driver’s auto accident? It’s an exciting time when a teenager is learning how to drive – they are counting down the days until they can get their driver’s permit, practicing driving with their learner’s permit, and then, finally, they...
Of all the crashes that happen on SC highways, wrong way accidents can be among the most catastrophic. They are even more terrifying because they can happen at high speeds and because they are unexpected. In a moment, with no warning, a reckless or drunk driver can...
If you have been hurt in a car crash, you may be wondering, “How do I settle my auto accident claim quickly?” Your medical bills are starting to pile up, you may have lost time at work, a month or two has gone by since the accident, and a check from the other driver’s...
What is “pain and suffering?” If you are hurt because of someone else’s negligence, whether it is an auto accident or another type of personal injury case, you are entitled to payment of full and fair compensation for your injuries from the person or company that was...
If you are walking down the street and a car hits you, can you sue the driver? Is the pedestrian at fault or the driver who hit them? There is no simple rule – instead, SC’s comparative negligence rules apply to determine who was at fault and, if it was the...
In many states, a defendant in an auto accident case can use what is called “the seatbelt defense.” It is contributory negligence, or comparative negligence, to not wear a seatbelt – if you are in an accident and you are not buckled up, it could reduce the amount of...
