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What if I was Partially At Fault in an Accident?
If you find yourself in a situation where you are partially at fault in an accident, it’s important to understand how it can affect the legal process. Determining who is responsible for the accident can be complicated, as it often involves analyzing various factors, such as witness testimony, police reports,…
Continue ReadingWhat are the Leading Causes of Roadway Auto Accidents?
There are roughly 6.4 million auto accidents in the United States each year. Most of these accidents are entirely preventable, with 98% of those accidents being caused by human error. Even still, car accidents are only increasing with each passing year, resulting in thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths. In…
Continue ReadingWhat If I Was Partially at Fault in an Accident?
In South Carolina, you can still recover monetary compensation for your losses even if you were partially at fault for the accident. However, your share of fault cannot exceed 50%, as any partial fault will reduce the compensation you can receive. On the other hand, you will not recover any…
Continue ReadingCommon Injuries of Pedestrians Who Are Hit by Cars in South Carolina
Common injuries of pedestrians who are hit by cars in South Carolina generally include the following: Musculoskeletal Injuries Head and Brain Injuries Back Injuries Soft Tissue Injuries Severe Lacerations Internal Bleeding The extent and nature of injuries in pedestrian crashes are influenced by multiple factors. These include the vehicle’s speed,…
Continue ReadingWhat is The Main Cause of Highway Work Zone Crashes?
More than 90 percent of deadly work zone crashes occur due to driver error and negligence. These driver errors include distracted driving, speeding, driving while impaired, and disregarding traffic control devices. Crash reports indicate that many highway work zone crashes resulted from multiple driver errors interactively. For instance, distracted driving…
Continue ReadingWhat Kind of Evidence Should I Gather After an Accident?
After getting into any accident, whether or not someone caused it entirely or you partially caused the accident, you should gather the following pieces of evidence: The police or accident report Contact and insurance information of the other parties involved, whenever applicable Pictures and video footage of the accident scene…
Continue ReadingWhat Kind of Compensation Can I Expect If I’m Injured in an 18-Wheeler Accident?
Every truck accident case in South Carolina is unique and comes with its own circumstances and facts that will determine compensation for injured victims. That means there’s no standard compensation amount for 18-wheeler accidents and other truck crashes. The compensation amount you can receive for your specific case will be…
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