Why Does South Carolina Law Require At Fault Drivers to Pay Damages? South Carolina law mandates the person who caused an automobile accident to pay money damages to the person they injured. The person who caused the accident is the “at fault driver.” South Carolina law uses the word wrongdoer. A wrongdoer is a person … Read more
South Carolina finally passed a statewide texting ban on June 9, 2014. Here is what you need to know: the ban takes place immediately, but law enforcement officers can only issue warnings for the first 180 days; the ban makes it unlawful to “compose, send, or read” all types of electronic messages including texts, instant … Read more
AN ACT TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING SECTION 56-5-3890 SO AS TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS RELATED TO THE USE AND OPERATION OF A WIRELESS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE, TO PROVIDE THAT IT IS UNLAWFUL FOR A PERSON TO USE A WIRELESS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICE TO COMPOSE, SEND, OR READ … Read more
Should I Replace My Car seat after an accident? Often, parents first thoughts after a car accident are the health and wellbeing of their children who are in their automobile. After everyone gets the medical treatment they need, thoughts turn to getting their car fixed and property damage taken care of. One important item to … Read more
June is national safety month and many organizations are helping promote safety awareness. The National Safety Counsel, at www.nsc.org, encourages organizations to promote education of safe behaviors surrounding preventable injuries every June. The low hanging fruit is stopping texting while driving and your teen is likely doing this. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … Read more
This week, comedian Tracy Morgan was critically injured in an accident that involved his commercial vehicle and a Wal-Mart tractor trailer. While it appears that he will recover, he may have a long hospital stay. Tracy Morgan’s car accident case illustrates three important parts of South Carolina law, although this collision happened in New Jersey. … Read more
Traffic Tip Tuesday: 7 Must Have Items For Your Emergency Car Kit The summer driving season is here, and that can mean danger on our streets and highways. Create an emergency car kit to deal with unexpected dangers that crop up. First, include a tire pressure gauge, 12 volt compressor, and foam tire sealant. Maintaining … Read more
Many medical insurance companies refuse to pay medical bills for injuries from a car wreck. They reason that since someone else, the wrongdoer, is responsible, they don’t have to pay. Your medical insurance’s requirement to pay is controlled by the policy, which is just a contract. When your medical insurance company refuses to pay a … Read more
What is the Law on Car Accidents? South Carolina law requires that drivers who break the traffic safety rules and hurt others to pay money to the injured person for all the harms and losses the wrongdoer caused. Common traffic safety rule violations include: Driving Too Fast For Conditions, Failure To Yield The Right Of … Read more
Unfortunately, some drivers use our public roads and highways without the South Carolina mandated insurance coverage. These uninsured drivers pose an incredible risk to our communities. When the at-fault driver does not have car insurance, the person who caused the harm in the first place often cannot pay for the injuries they caused. However, you … Read more