I received this question again today, one that is not uncommon in my practice of personal injury law. A few days ago the caller was injured in an auto accident that was not his fault. Just a few days after the wreck, he got a call from the at fault driver’s insurance company offering to… Read More
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Bad Driver? Maybe You Were Born With It…
A New Study Correlates Genetics With Poor Driving Skills. The study was published in the Cerebral Cortex Journal and says people with a certain gene variant related to activity perform far worse on driving tests than those without the gene variant. Ordinarily, when a person performs a task, a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)… Read More
Increase Your Automobile Coverage To Protect Your Family
As discussed in yesterday’s post, it is completely legal to drive uninsured in South Carolina if you qualify by paying the $550 fee to the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles. So, with job losses and cutbacks abound, it is likely that there will be an increase in motorists opting out of carrying automobile insurance…. Read More
When the Economy is Down, You Should Increase Your Auto Insurance Coverage
Why Shelly Leeke Encourages You to Increase Automobile Insurance Coverage During Tough Economic Times!Did you know that you may be hit by an uninsured driver that is legally driving on the roads without carrying automobile insurance coverage? That is correct. If you are a SouthCarolina motorist, you probably already know that South Carolina law requires… Read More
Four Friends Killed in Fatal Airplane Crash Near Summerville
Four Friends Remembered After Summerville Plane Crash Peter Radding of North Charleston, Edwin Steeble and James Randolph Hargenrader of Summerville, and Dallas Carter of Dealaware, were four friends brought together out of their mutual love for ham radios. The were headed to a radio convention in the Bahamas on Wednesday morning when their small plane… Read More
Pizza Shop To Pay Obese Employee’s Weightloss Surgery as Part of Worker’s Comp Claim
Adam Childer’s was 25 and nearly 340 lbs. when he began working as a cook for Gourmet Pizza in Boston. He was struck by a freezer door while on the job, resulting in a severe back injury. His doctor’s said he would require back surgery to alleviate the pain the injury had caused. But, docs… Read More
Health Insurance May Pay Your Medical Bills, Then Claim A Stake In Your Settlement
Sometimes your health insurance does not actually protect your family. If you are injured in an accident in South Carolina, your own health insurance may stake a claim to your accident and injury settlement recovery. Protect your legal rights after an auto accident by speaking with an experienced personal injury law firm today. Call 843-277-6061.
Disturbing Texting & Driving Video Sheds Light on Seriousness of the Issue
With technology literally right at our fingertips every waking minute, it can be hard to resist a quick text or cell phone call while behind the wheel. With temptation, as we know can also come danger. An epidemic of distracted driving has resulted in more accidents all over the country. South Carolina is not excluded…. Read More
Kids Face Greater Risk of Spinal Injuries in SC Auto Accidents
According to studies, younger children are at a greater risk of spinal injuries in a South Carolina car accident than older children.
John’s Island Man Struck & Killed by Car While Assisting Motorist
Date: October, 2009Location: John’s Island, South CarolinaType: Pedestrian Accident, Car Accident The importance of roadside safety and awareness is made even clearer by the devastating loss of 24-year-old Aubrey Heyward of Johns Island. While on the way to work for a new job he was to start on Monday, he saw a disabled vehicle in… Read More
