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What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in South Carolina
What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in South Carolina

Unfortunately, car accidents are very common events and you’d have a hard time finding someone over the age of 40 who hasn’t been in one, if not multiple car accidents throughout their lifetime. You can be the best driver in the world, but that can’t entirely prevent you ...

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    • Can You Bring a Gun into South Carolina Airports?

      Can You Bring a Gun into South Carolina Airports? There are many valid reasons to carry a gun in South Carolina. While most licensed firearm owners ...

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    • What Are My Rights if I'm Attacked by an Animal in SC?

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    • Personal Injury Claims Against Homeowners

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    • South Carolina's Dog Bite Law

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    • What is the difference between a South Carolina criminal appeal and post-conviction relief?

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    • How Do I File an Appeal in South Carolina?

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    • Personal Injury Lawsuits for Sexual Assault Victims in SC

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    • How Umbrella Insurance Works

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    • Can I Sue If I'm Assaulted?

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    • What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in South Carolina

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    • What happens if you get into a car accident at work?

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    • Importance of Car Mirrors

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    • How Are My Auto Insurance Rates Determined?

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    • How to Save Money on Your Car Insurance

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    • Do I Need to Buy Auto Insurance if I Rent a Car in South Carolina?

      Most people will have to rent a car here and there. It’s common to rent cars when you travel for business or pleasure when your car is in the shop ...

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    • Can I Be Liable for Damaging a Car on a Test Drive?

      Here in Columbia, South Carolina, we have quite a few new and used car dealerships, such as CarMax, Jennings Motor Company, Galeana Chrysler Jeep KIA, ...

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    • How Umbrella Insurance Works

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    • Why Does the Insurance Company Want My Medical Records?

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    • Bedsores in Columbia, SC Nursing Homes

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    • Facial Nerve Palsy Caused by Birth Trauma

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    • What Can Go Wrong in a Hospital?

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    • Summertime Safety Tips

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    • Boater Education in South Carolina

      If you love the outdoors, there’s lots to do in Columbia, South Carolina. While locals flock to Lake Murray, Lake Wateree, Lake Marion, and Lake ...

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    • How Umbrella Insurance Works

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    • Are School Buses Safe?

      If you’re a parent, you may question whether school buses are actually safe. Is it safer if you drive your kids to school? Are children required to ...

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    • Should School Busses Have Seat Belts?

      A lot of parents may not realize it, but children are extremely safe while riding in school buses. A child is far more likely to be injured in a car ...

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    • Do I Have a Personal Injury Claim?

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    • What to Do If You're in a Car Accident in South Carolina

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    • Rate Increases After a Car Accident

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    • Importance of Car Mirrors

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    • Top 5 Internet Crimes in South Carolina

      Common Internet Crimes in South Carolina In today’s evolving digital world, computer and internet crimes (“cybercrimes”) have become increasingly ...

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    • Is Grooming Illegal in South Carolina?

      Is “Grooming” Illegal in South Carolina? For many defendants, facing criminal charges can take away more than their freedom; it can also erode their ...

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    • Is Catfishing Illegal in South Carolina?

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    • Can I Get Arrested for Protesting in South Carolina?

      Can I Get Arrested for Protesting in South Carolina? In recent years, the right to assemble has taken on increased significance as protestors continue ...

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    • Is Mental Illness a Defense in Criminal Cases?

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    • Is It Illegal to Record the Police in South Carolina?

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    • What is the difference between 2nd and 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor?

      What is the difference between 2 nd and 3 rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor? Sexual Exploitation of a Minor is a South Carolina criminal ...

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    • Can Police Search Social Media without a Warrant?

      Can Police Search Social Media without a Warrant in SC? Many of us are familiar with the concept of the Fourth Amendment. While it may be common ...

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    • Can a Crime Victim File a Personal Injury Claim?

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    • Personal Injury Lawsuits for Sexual Assault Victims in SC

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    • Who Do I Sue if I'm a Crime Victim?

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    • What is the difference between 2nd and 3rd degree sexual exploitation of a minor?

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    • Understanding False Information Charges

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    • FAQs About Pre-Trial Interventions (PTI) in South Carolina

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    • Facing CDV Charges as a Woman

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    • When Is Domestic Violence a Felony in South Carolina?

      When Is Domestic Violence a Felony in South Carolina? While facing any kind of criminal charge can be daunting, being charged with a domestic violence ...

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    • What Is the Difference Between Stalking & Harassment?

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      If you were recently injured in a car accident, by a defective product, by a dangerous prescription drug, on someone else’s property, or due to ...

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      In the United States, our country is having a love affair with prescription drugs. In the last twenty years, prescription drugs have become BIG ...

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    • Anatomy of a Wrongful Death Case

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    • Dangerous Drug Claims in Columbia, South Carolina

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    • Are You Driving an Unsafe Vehicle?

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    • What Can Go Wrong in a Hospital?

      If you’re one of those people who get physically uncomfortable in hospitals, it’s understandable – hospitals are not fun places to be. Beyond the ...

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    • Can I Sue for a Delayed Diagnoses?

      There are a number of medical conditions that can be effectively treated if they are caught early. This is one of the main reasons why preventative ...

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    • Eating & Driving: A Dangerous form of Driver Distraction!

      People have been multitasking while behind the wheel for decades, and it’s only gotten easier since motor vehicles have become more “automated” than ...

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    • No Texting While Driving for Truck Drivers!

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    • What is South Carolina's Dog Bite Law?

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    • What Are My Rights if I'm Attacked by an Animal in SC?

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    • Summer Safety Tips

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    • How Umbrella Insurance Works

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    • Preventing Swimming Pool Accidents

      There is no better way to beat the heat and the South Carolina summers than to take a dip in a sparkling, cool pool. Swimming pools can be heavenly, ...

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    • Is Marijuana Illegal in South Carolina in 2023?

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    • South Carolina Trafficking in Marijuana - Did you fly in with vacuum sealed bags?

      Over the last few years, I've seen a significant increase in people charged with South Carolina marijuana trafficking. These are people who flew from ...

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    • Medications and Safe Driving

      These days, a huge percentage of the American population is on at least one prescription medication, if not several. But what a lot of drivers don’t ...

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    • Medications and Safe Driving

      These days, a huge percentage of the American population is on at least one prescription medication, if not several. But what a lot of drivers don’t ...

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    • Can I Sue the Drunk Driver Who Hit Me?

      Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in all states and South Carolina is no exception. As a matter of fact, a person’s ...

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    • How Umbrella Insurance Works

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    • I Fled the Scene of an Accident. Now What?

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    • The Top 5 Ways to Mount a Strong DUI Defense

      Facing a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge can be a distressing and overwhelming experience. The consequences of a conviction can be severe, ...

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    • What to Say When Police Ask if You’ve Been Drinking

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    • What Can Go Wrong in a Hospital?

      If you’re one of those people who get physically uncomfortable in hospitals, it’s understandable – hospitals are not fun places to be. Beyond the ...

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    • What Is Expungement?

      Criminal charges can lead to lost employment, housing and opportunities. Not only do they come with a stigma, but they also remain on a person’s ...

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    • How Do I File an Appeal in South Carolina?

      Did you receive and unfair conviction that you believe was based on an error? If so, then you should consider filing an appeal. This means that you ...

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    • Clearing Your Record After a CDV Arrest

      Many people arrested for CDV are concerned about having a criminal record. Having a mark on your record can unnecessarily complicate future employment ...

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    • Grocery Store Accidents in South Carolina

      Most people visit a grocery store at least once a week. Even if you shop at a place like Costco to buy in bulk, you probably have to make a weekly ...

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    • Falling Merchandise Injuries in South Carolina

      Grocery stores in the Columbia Area, such as Kroger and Food Lion, and home improvement stores like Lowe’s and Home Depot and superstores like Walmart ...

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    • 5 Signs You May Be Under Federal Investigation

      Are You Under Federal Investigation? While being accused of any crime can be a daunting experience, facing federal criminal charges can be all the ...

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    • What Is Public Corruption?

      When a business mogul, politician, or major contributor to the economy uses unethical means to gain wealth and power they are committing public ...

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    • Pyramid Schemes and MLMs

      If you’ve seen a baby pink Cadillac on the road or a smoothie place with no prices on the menu, you’re familiar with MLMs and pyramid schemes. ...

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    • Is Marijuana Illegal in South Carolina in 2023?

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    • Sex Offender Registry Classifications, Explained

      Sex Offender Registry Classifications, Explained In South Carolina, offenders may be forced to register as sex offender s if convicted of a sex crime. ...

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    • Blackmail Scam Still Running Strong

      Several years ago I began posting about a common blackmail scam. I called it the “ counseling scam ”. It works something like this: Men go on dating ...

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    • Can You Bring a Gun into South Carolina Airports?

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    • Why Is Gun Violence on the Rise?

      Gun violence has increased dramatically over the past three decades, and as school and public shootings continue to occur at a rate of at least one ...

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    • Dangers of Leaving Children in Hot Cars

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    • Can I File an Insurance Claim if I’m Hurt at Someone’s Home?

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    • What if I'm Hurt at Somebody's Home?

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    • Personal Injury Claims Against Homeowners

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    • Medical Malpractice Claims in Columbia, SC

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    • Will There Be More Uninsured Motorists Because of COVID-19?

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    • Is Underinsured Motorist Coverage Required in South Carolina?

      All 50 states require that drivers purchase auto insurance although the laws vary from state to state. In South Carolina, drivers are required to ...

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    • SC Juvenile Justice System: What You Should Know

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    • What Is the Difference Between Stalking & Harassment?

      What’s the Difference Between Stalking & Harassment? While criminal charges for harassment and stalking are similar in nature, there are key ...

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    • Can You Go to Jail for Stalking?

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    • Kidnapping in South Carolina

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    • I Fled the Scene of an Accident. Now What?

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    • Is there hope if charged with felony DUI and leaving the scene?

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    • Leaving the Scene of an Accident in South Carolina

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    • How to Beat a Speeding Ticket in South Carolina

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    • 5 Things You Shouldn’t Do When Pulled Over by Police

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    • Lexington Operation Sheepdog

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    • “Don’t Ask” Bill Makes Asking About Vaccine Status a Crime in SC

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    • Several Police Officers in SC Cheated on Mandated Training

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    • Loss of Consortium Claims in South Carolina

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    • What is Loss of Consortium?

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    • What Are the Penalties for Drug Crimes in SC?

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    • Can I Avoid a Personal Injury Trial?

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    • Who Pays My Medical Bills After a Car Accident?

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    • What is ‘Medical Malpractice’?

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    • Can Patients Sue Hospitals for Medical Malpractice?

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    • Medical Malpractice & Misdiagnoses

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    • Medical Records in a Personal Injury Claim

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    • Motorcycle Accidents in Columbia, SC

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    • What is the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program?

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    • Who Do I Sue After Being Attacked at a Bar?

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    • What Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes Looks Like

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    • What Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes Looks Like

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    • Dehydration in Nursing Homes: A Serious Threat

      According to the Journal of the National Medical Association, “Dehydration is the most common fluid and electrolyte problem among the elderly.” The ...

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    • Dehydration in Nursing Homes: A Serious Threat

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    • WHO PAYS FOR MY INJURY?

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    • Top Personal Injury Accidents

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    • Parental Responsibility in Columbia, South Carolina

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    • Parole: Can You Miss a Call From Your Parole Officer?

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    • Are Drivers Liable When Pedestrians Break the Law?

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    • How Are Pedestrians Compensated After Being Hit by a Car?

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