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What it Takes to Hold a Corporation Accountable for Their Actions
If you have been wronged by a corporation, you need to prepare yourself mentally for the battle ahead if you want to take them on and hold them accountable for their actions. This article discusses what it takes to hold a corporation accountable through a civil lawsuit. Follow these points, and you will have greater chance of coming out victorious.
Beware the Horrors of Distracted Driving
April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted Driving Awareness Month is a united effort to recognize the dangers of and eliminate preventable deaths from distracted driving.
Crime Victims Have Rights Too
The South Carolina State Constitution gives crime victims' rights that are to be upheld and protected when exercised by victims. Below is part of the South Carolina Crime Victims' Bill of Rights that ever crime victim should know:
What are Punitive Damages?
Punitive damages are one of the categories of damages that you may be entitled to collect depending on the facts of your case. Generally speaking, punitive damages are compensation awarded to an injured party that is intended to punish the other person for, particularly egregious or outrageous behavior.
Listen to Your Doctor’s Instructions After a Car Wreck
Listening to the instructions a doctor gives you is always a good idea. However, it is crucial that you listen to your doctor after being injured in a car wreck.
Why Liability Only Car Insurance is a Bad Idea
You may be wondering why liability only insurance is a bad idea. Sure, you can save on a few bucks in insurance premiums payments with liability only coverage, but if your car insurance has liability only and you cause an accident, costs related to your injuries or damages to your car will not be covered.
To Settle or Not to Settle? That is the Question
Deciding whether to settle or not is a tough decision. Every personal injury case is different, but there are a few things you should consider before making your choice.
Why Everyone Should have Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Underinsured motorist coverage protects you if you're in a car wreck and the at-fault driver does not have enough insurance coverage to pay for your damages. For example, let’s say that you got in a car wreck, but it wasn’t your fault. In most cases, you would file your claim with the at-fault driver’s car insurance company, get your car repaired, and receive compensation for your lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering, etc. There’s no out of pocket expenses for you.
What Will the Judge Consider When Setting Bond
In this blog post I will discuss the factors judges in South Carolina consider when setting bond for someone who has been accused (innocent until proven guilty) of committing a crime so you can know how you should prepare financially to secure the release of your loved one from jail.