Legal Blog of David Blackwell
You may be in shock and full of adrenaline in the immediate aftermath of a car accident. In that condition, you may overlook the signs of a serious but “hidden” injury that you have suffered. For this reason, you should always see a doctor as early as you can after a crash of any kind….
Everyone knows that heavy rain makes car accidents more likely. But a recent study by the American Meteorological Society found that even drizzle can be deadly, increasing the risk of a fatal crash by 27 percent. Researchers from the North Carolina Institute for Climate Studies analyzed 125,012 fatal crashes in the Lower 48 states from…
People who get into car accidents in South Carolina frequently suffer broken bones, or fractures. Compared to injuries such as spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injury, a fracture may seem to be relatively mild type of harm. However, as our law firm has seen through the years, fractures frequently have a severe, negative impact…
Few people go through life without suffering some type of injury. For instance, you may hurt your knee while working or playing sports. Many people also develop degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. Unfortunately, insurance companies often try to use the fact that people have pre-existing injuries or other medical conditions to deny or minimize their…
As a bicycle rider, you may have heard that bicyclists have the same rights to South Carolina’s public roads as car or truck drivers, or any other motorists. While that is true, what’s important to recognize is that with rights come responsibilities. Bicyclists must understand their responsibilities as they share the road with motorists. Doing…
We’ve all seen funeral processions pass by, and many South Carolina drivers want to pay their respects when they encounter a line of cars following a hearse. We were raised to believe that the respectful thing to do is to pull the car to the side of the road and slow to a stop. We…
Whenever vehicles collide, the potential for injury is always present, even in minor fender-benders. The impact of a collision often results in a head injury, the most common of which is a concussion. Many people who have been in a car accident are uncertain whether they have suffered a concussion. What are the signs of…
The days and weeks after a serious car accident can be an extremely stressful period of time. From medical bills and repair costs to physical and emotional pain, the recovery process can take quite a toll on your life and finances. For many accident victims, there is another cost: having to take time off work….
We are frequently asked by prospective clients how long it will take to reach a settlement. Most personal injury claims do end in settlements, but they vary greatly in the length of time required to reach a resolution. The circumstances surrounding every accident are different. The length of time to settle will depend on a…
Car accidents can disrupt your life and involve months or years of physical recovery. You may also be forced to deal with mounting medical bills, expensive repairs or replacement of a vehicle and lost income if you cannot work. It can be particularly frustrating to deal with the physical and financial consequences of a car…