Auto Accidents

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How Auto Accident Damages Are Calculated

In the legal world, damages for auto accidents are typically calculated by combining economic damages, non-economic damages, and (less often) punitive damages. No single universal formula applies to calculating damages for all crashes, as the law and the unique facts…

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Should I Sue for a Car Accident? 5 Factors To Consider

According to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly six million police-reported traffic accidents occurred on U.S. roadways in 2023. Separately, estimates reported by the Insurance Information Institute indicate that, in the ten years between 2014 and 2023,…

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Suing a Drunk Driver for Wrongful Death or Injury

Drunk driving was responsible for nearly 12,500 deaths in the United States in 2023, the most recent year for which comprehensive statistics are available. This amounts to nearly 35 deaths each day—and one every 42 minutes. Suing a drunk driver…

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Common Seat Belt Failures and Related Car Crash Injuries

A seat belt failure during an auto accident can lead to serious harm or even ejection from the vehicle, complicating liability and your recovery. The driver who caused the accident may be accountable for their part, and the vehicle manufacturer…

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SC Hands-Free Law: What Drivers Should Know

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act took effect on September 1, 2025, requiring drivers to remain attentive on the road. The previous texting-and-driving law banned people from composing, sending, or reading text communications while operating a vehicle, and…

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Understanding Multi-Car Accidents: Causes & Consequences

Multi-car accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that can make long-term physical, emotional, and financial impacts on the people involved. Unraveling the details of a pileup or chain-reaction collision can be significantly complex. But failing to identify all parties responsible…

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Protecting Yourself From Insurance Adjusters’ Tactics

Knowing the tactics insurance adjusters try to use against you and how to sidestep these can safeguard your rights to recovery after an auto accident. That’s why we’re providing an insider’s view into the aftermath of a crash so you…

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Severe Seat Belt Syndrome and Legal Remedies

Many individuals overlook the seriousness of seat belt syndrome injuries and fail to take appropriate action against the at-fault motorist for their harm. The force from a seat belt restraining a vehicle occupant during a crash can leave a lasting…

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Common Causes of Car Accidents in South Carolina

From drunk to  distracted driving, a multitude of factors can cause car accidents, leading to vehicle and property damage, injuries, and even death. If the cause of your car accident isn’t clear, a proper investigation into the matter may uncover…

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My Airbags Didn’t Deploy in a Car Accident — Now What?

When an airbag malfunctions during a car accident and fails to cushion an impact or prevent serious injuries, legal action may be necessary. One study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on vehicle safety technologies estimates that since…