In the US, different states have different ways of handling compensation after a motor vehicle accident. You’ve probably heard the term “no-fault” and possibly “at-fault” to describe these systems. If you live in South Carolina, you might be wondering if it’s a no-fault state....
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A wrongful death suit is a civil action that is brought against the wrongdoer responsible – an individual or an entity – for the death of a person in a manner such that, had the deceased survived, they would have been able to bring a personal injury claim against the wrongdoer at fault. The death may be due to the “wrongful act, neglect or default” of the wrongdoer. Someone, of course, must bring the claim on behalf of the deceased. The question is, who may do so under the law?...
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If you’ve been in a car, truck, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident and are wondering how long your case will go on for, here are some factors that will affect the timeline....
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If you are going to be involved in a criminal case in South Carolina and you’re not fluent in English, you may wonder if you can have an interpreter help you in court. In general, yes. There are, however, some caveats. Here is what you need to know about court-appointed spoken language interpreters in South Carolina....
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The short answer to this question is: Yes, maybe. If you were in a car accident that wasn’t primarily your fault, and it led to pain and suffering, you can seek compensation for it. Read on to find out more about determining the amount, limits, and how you can get pain and suffering for your motor vehicle accident....
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For the individual suffering from a repetitive stress injury, the consequences can be substantial. Because of the nature of the injury, it often means the accompanying pain is chronic, which greatly affects quality of life. And if it’s not addressed in time, the damage (and pain) can become permanent....
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Each year, approximately 2.8 million people experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that results in a trip to the Emergency Department, hospitalization, or death, according to the CDC. While many mild brain injuries like concussions resolve quickly with no problem, more severe brain injuries can cause devastating long-term problems. If you’ve sustained a moderate or severe brain injury in a motor vehicle accident, a fall, or another accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be wondering how it affects your personal injury case and what you can recover. Here are some points to consider....
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Accidents and injuries are difficult enough to deal with when the person who caused them is a stranger. But what about when it’s a friend or family member? Can you sue them, or should you? What are your other options?...
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