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What to Do After a Car Accident in Charleston, SC
If another driver’s negligence has injured you, it’s time to act, but you may not know where to begin, which is unsurprising. Car accidents are violent incidents that can leave victims unsure about how best to proceed. While no two…
Continue ReadingHow Does South Carolina Define Negligence in Auto Accidents Involving Catastrophic Injuries?
At common law, negligence is defined as a person failing to take proper care in doing something. Under South Carolina’s comparative negligence law, a person’s degree of fault will be factored in when determining the compensation that he or she…
Continue ReadingWhat are Examples of Catastrophic Injuries Typically Seen in Auto Accidents?
If you experience a severe injury that impedes your ability to perform daily tasks or forces you to install home modifications, you have most likely sustained a catastrophic injury. Each year, more than 2.5 million people experience catastrophic injuries, requiring…
Continue ReadingWhat Constitutes a Catastrophic Injury in the Context of an Auto Accident in South Carolina?
In 2022, South Carolina was home to 1,094 fatalities caused by motor vehicle crashes. If you suffer a severe injury that results in permanent disability or the loss of a body part or limb, this is known as a catastrophic…
Continue ReadingHow Long Does It Typically Take to Resolve a Catastrophic Injury Case from an Auto Accident in South Carolina?
If you’ve suffered an injury as a result of another driver’s negligence, it puts you in a difficult position, but if you’ve suffered a catastrophic injury, things are that much more serious. Because obtaining just compensation that covers your complete…
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