When an out-of-state driver causes a car accident in South Carolina, the responsible driver’s auto liability insurance is usually the first source of compensation. You may also have coverage through your own policy, including uninsured or optional underinsured motorist protection. The amount available depends on fault, policy terms, insurance limits, and applicable law. If you […]
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If an impaired driver causes a crash in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, that driver may be responsible for your injuries and financial losses. A bar or restaurant that unlawfully served alcohol, an employer, or another negligent party may also bear responsibility when the evidence and law support a claim. You may be able to pursue […]
A car accident can aggravate a preexisting injury, and a prior medical condition does not automatically prevent you from pursuing compensation in South Carolina. The key question is what changed because of the crash. The collision may have caused a new injury, worsened an existing condition, increased pain, created new limitations, or led to added […]
Neck and back injuries after a Myrtle Beach car accident can range from muscle strains and sprains to disc injuries, nerve problems, fractures, and other conditions that may require ongoing care. You should seek medical attention promptly if you have significant pain, numbness, weakness, reduced movement, headaches, difficulty walking, loss of bladder or bowel control, […]
Back-to-school traffic can change driving patterns across Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, especially during morning drop-off and afternoon pickup periods. Cars, school buses, pedestrians, bicyclists, teen drivers, parents, commuters, and commercial vehicles may share the same roads at the same time. When a crash happens, liability usually depends on who failed to use reasonable care and […]
If an uninsured driver causes a crash in South Carolina, you may still have insurance coverage that can help address your medical bills and other losses. South Carolina automobile policies must include uninsured motorist coverage, often called UM coverage, at least at the minimum limits required by state law. Depending on your policy and the […]
If an out-of-state driver hits you in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina law will usually govern the personal injury claim because the collision occurred in this state. The driver’s home address or license plate does not prevent you from pursuing compensation in South Carolina. The claim may still involve an insurer, policy, witnesses, rental agreement, employer, […]
A person injured by a drunk driver in South Carolina may pursue compensation through a civil injury claim even when the driver also faces a separate DUI prosecution. Depending on the evidence, the claim may include medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, and other losses caused by the crash. Some cases may […]
Summer traffic in Myrtle Beach increases the risk of serious vehicle collisions, often leaving injured people with unexpected medical bills and financial stress during recovery. McCutchen Vaught Geddie & Hucks, P.A. helps injured individuals understand how South Carolina fault rules, insurance coverage, and liability laws determine who is responsible for paying medical expenses after a […]
If you were injured by an uninsured driver in South Carolina, your own uninsured motorist coverage may be one of the most important paths to recovery. South Carolina requires drivers to carry uninsured motorist coverage, which can apply when the at-fault driver has no insurance or when a hit-and-run driver cannot be identified. Your legal […]