What is negligence per se, and how can you use it to win your auto accident claim? Below, we will review what negligence per se means in SC courts, including: Negligence per se and strict liability, What negligence per se means, Defenses to negligence per se, and ...
A common question from jurors in personal injury trials is, “will insurance cover our verdict?” The answer: “You have been instructed on the law you are to apply in this case. You must take the law as it is and carefully apply it to the facts as you find them,” or...
Confidentiality orders are routine in many types of personal injury cases – especially product liability cases. Why do defense attorneys insist on confidentiality orders for discovery and confidentiality clauses in their settlement agreements? They don’t want to get...
Why is the accident report important after a car crash? Your accident report is “official” documentation that 1) the accident happened and 2) the other driver was at fault. At the outset of your case, it may be the first piece of evidence that the insurance adjuster...
If it is safe to do so, you should take photographs after an auto accident – preserving the best evidence before the vehicles are moved, the roadway is cleaned up, and the people involved in the accident leave. Photographs at the accident scene can preserve critical...
Many people are surprised when they contact another driver’s insurance company after an auto accident, their liability seems clear, your property damage and medical bills are well documented, and yet insurance won’t pay the claim. I talked to a friend this morning...
