Legal Blog of David Blackwell
It’s a smart move to talk to a lawyer after any collision in Lancaster. But if you’ve been involved in a truck wreck, you likely have much more severe injuries and greater financial losses than if you were injured in a car accident. When the stakes are this high, hiring a truck accident lawyer who…
One of the most common questions we receive about Lancaster traffic collisions is, “How much is my car accident claim worth?” It’s a fair question, particularly if you’ve already lost a lot of money due to missed work and expensive medical bills. Unfortunately, the only fair answer to that question is, “It depends.” No two…
A severe car accident in South Carolina might keep you from working for weeks or months. In extreme cases, your injuries might prevent you from returning to your old job or force you to find a new, lower-paying position. All that can add up to a substantial loss in income, particularly if you have long-term…
As tomorrow’s leaders, youth are a vital part of our future. Everyone benefits when they have the resources they need to succeed. That’s why the personal injury law firm of David Blackwell Law started its Justice4Kids program. The initiative works to get youth what they need on the field and in the classroom by awarding…
When a serious truck accident upends your life, the road to recovery can feel overwhelming. Physical injuries, medical bills, lost income, and emotional distress are just some of the hurdles victims face. In South Carolina, truck accident victims may be entitled to compensation, including damages for the pain and suffering they endure. But how are…
After some car, truck, and motorcycle accidents, physical evidence at the scene and witness statements don’t provide a complete picture of what happened and who is responsible. We may turn to accident reconstruction specialists to help us answer questions and pinpoint liability – especially after multi-vehicle collisions, conflicting accounts, suspected vehicle defects, or other unexplained…
To bring a successful truck accident claim, you must have the necessary evidence to prove your case. The collection and preservation of evidence begins at the truck accident scene and continues during the discovery process. The importance of evidence in commercial truck accident claims cannot be overstated. As a personal injury lawyer with over 25…
In South Carolina, the driver who causes a crash is liable for any injuries and losses they cause. Usually, a person harmed in a crash will submit their claim to the at-fault driver’s insurance company. But what if the at-fault driver doesn’t have auto insurance? South Carolina requires all drivers to have auto liability insurance….
If you are in a car accident in South Carolina, it’s important to understand that the state uses a traditional fault-based insurance system to resolve car accident claims. This means that the at-fault driver’s auto insurance usually pays for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other losses. South Carolina is not one of the states…
Recent developments in sensors and artificial intelligence have brought self-driving motor vehicles closer to reality on American highways. Many new passenger vehicles already have “driver assist” capabilities, and fully automated vehicles are under development. In the U.S. trucking industry, multiple companies have plans to put thousands of self-driving tractor-trailers and other large trucks on the road…