Legal Blog of David Blackwell
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…
If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be unable to take legal action immediately. In the aftermath of a serious accident, seeking medical treatment and recovering from your injuries is often your only focus. Once you are beyond the early stages of recovery, however, other concerns often emerge. How will you pay your…
Car accidents can be devastating and often result in significant injury and financial loss. For this reason, South Carolina offers car accident victims the opportunity to pursue a legal claim against the at-fault party and recover the costs of medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. However, what if both drivers are partially at fault…
If you were involved in an accident that left you severely injured, you may have questions about what you will need to do to recover financially from the accident. Can you receive compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance by filing an accident claim? Will you have to file a personal injury lawsuit? Will you have…
Whether you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, boating accident, slip and fall accident, or another type of personal injury accident, you can count on one thing after filing your personal injury claim: insurance companies requesting medical records. The aftermath of a serious car accident can be overwhelming. From doctors’ appointments to dealing…
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