Category: Auto Accidents
Are Self-Driving Cars Safe?
Welcome to our new series on “The Future of Self-Driving Cars in South Carolina”. As we all know, new technologies disrupt our daily lives for better or worse. In the United States, commuters, city and town planners, legislators, manufacturers and even your local car accident attorneys are all bracing for…
Wrong-Way Driving Accidents in Myrtle Beach
Wrong-way or counterflow driving happens when an individual drives against the regular traffic flow. This can occur on parking lots, garages, one-way or two-way roads, and most dangerously on interstates. In most cases, wrong-way driving happens due to missed traffic signs or markings, unfamiliarity with the road, or impairment. In…
Your Rights Following a Myrtle Beach Car Accident
Every year, millions of people visit Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. People gather at the Grand Strand in cars, trucks, bikes, and on foot, whether on vacation or simply going about their life here. Myrtle Beach’s transport system has struggled to keep up, resulting in increased congestion and traffic accidents…
Rules of Defensive Driving in Myrtle Beach, SC
Even while you have no influence over other drivers’ actions, you have a lot of power over how you drive your car. With defensive driving, you can take a few simple precautions and improve your chances of having a safe journey. Also, if you have a traffic violation, Myrtle Beach,…
What to Do If You’re Involved in a Secondary Car Accident
When analyzing the cause of an accident, you may come across the term “secondary car accident.” So, what exactly is a secondary car accident? A secondary car accident is a collision that occurs as the direct result of another car accident. For example, if a driver rear-ends another vehicle and…
Does Gap Insurance Affect My Car Accident Settlement?
Gap (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance is an excellent investment to buffer you against the impacts of inflation. But it doesn’t affect your car accident settlement. A new vehicle will instantly diminish in value once you drive it off the lot. But if you financed it with a car loan, your…
South Carolina Car Seat Laws
Numerous reports suggest that over 30,000 people die in motor vehicle crashes in the United States every year. In South Carolina, experts share that close to 1,000 people lose their lives annually in motor vehicle crashes. Statistics also suggest that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death and…
Hit and Run Laws in South Carolina
In every car accident, the law requires a driver involved to notify law enforcement, stop and render help if a person is injured, or notify the owner in the event of property damage. But, this isn’t always the case. Car accidents can be costly, so it’s common for some drivers…
Multi-Car Accidents: Who Is Liable in South Carolina?
Also known as chain reaction accidents, multi-car accidents occur when three or more cars collide. Such accidents are caused by head-on collisions, lane changing, and intersection clashes, among other factors. Assessing the fault in multi-car accidents can be daunting as there are potentially complex reasons why these accidents happen. In…
Car Accidents With Underinsured Drivers
When you get involved in a car accident, you may suffer mild or severe injuries depending on the impact. Unfortunately, the accident can leave you financially drained because of the medical expenses and other damages that you might incur following the accident. If the accident occurred due to negligence, you…
