Car accidents can be traumatic and sometimes result in serious injuries, including seat belt injuries. Although seat belts are designed to protect occupants in a car during an accident, they can also cause injuries if not worn properly or if the accident’s impact is severe enough. This FAQ page will answer some common questions about …
You can use your smartphone to capture photos or videos at the scene of your car accident. Other photographic and video evidence may be available from witnesses’ smartphones, residential and commercial security cameras, and other sources. By partnering with a car accident lawyer, you can collect and review a wealth of evidence from a wide …
Falling asleep when driving in South Carolina may be gross negligence if you are behind the wheel and involved in a car accident. It can be ruled that the drowsy driver acted negligently and disregard the safety of others. It is a risky move with catastrophic consequences. If you were in an auto accident involving …
Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, and the aftermath can be confusing and overwhelming, especially when dealing with insurance companies and deductibles. One common question is whether you must pay your deductible if you were not at fault for the accident. A deductible is an amount you agree to pay …
Car accidents can bring comprehensive losses, and you have the right to sue the at-fault parties to compensate you for those losses. You will have physical pain and injuries to contend with, emotional trauma, and related financial fallout. Medical care is expensive. You may not be able to work to support yourself and your family. …
Following a car accident, victims often experience financial strain. Repairing or replacing damaged or destroyed vehicles is expensive. Physical injuries require medical care, and medical care is costly. Victims may be out of work temporarily or permanently, depending on the extent of the injuries, so while bills increase, income decreases. A settlement can provide much-needed …
If you have been in a car accident and want to file a claim against the at-fault party for compensation, you will need to get a car accident report. You should also engage the services of a South Carolina car accident attorney from Shelly Leeke Law Firm. You will likely have to submit the report …
Victims of car accidents can obtain compensation in several ways. They can file a claim with the other driver’s insurance company for their damages, or the insurance company may offer them a settlement. Car accident settlements are offered to victims to end further legal proceedings. For both parties to agree with a settlement, there must …
