In general, unless you sign a release document you are not ending your claim. However, you should consult with an experienced attorney about your particular case. Each case will be different based on its unique facts. Also keep in mind you have a limited time to bring a case in South Carolina if... View More

This would be dependent upon the actual agreement or contract he signed. Some contracts allow for variations in pricing due to market conditions, etc. Some do not. So it just depends what he signed and agreed to at the time of initiation of the relationship. He may also have a cancellation... View More

No, that is not always the case. There are several factors to take into account outside of the actual bodily injury aspects of the policy, which sometimes get overlooked. Some of those include:

1.) Property damage coverage for punitives if punitive conduct can be shown;

2.) Assets... View More

Yes, you could send them a cease and desist letter. The issue with that is you don’t really know who they are and it’s likely to be ineffective. If you sued you could get more info about them via discovery with instagram to potentially find out who they are. But you will likely need a lawyer... View More

You will need to go to the probate court and set up an estate. Once you have the Certificate of Appointment that makes you or someone a Personal Representative for the Estate from the probate court you will be able to take that and demonstrate that you have the authority to obtain those medical... View More

Yes, SC Department of Insurance has a consumer complaint department they may be helpful to you.

https://www.doi.sc.gov/8/Consumers

You need to consult with an experience personal injury attorney. We offer free consultations. The police will never help you collect from the person that hit you or their insurance, they are only there to hold people criminally accountable. I have handled cases where the police never found the hit... View More

Call the local district office and tell them you want your dog back. Also check local shelters, perhaps they thought he was lost.

She should not take any actions on your behalf without your consent. It is not clear to me if this was a single car accident or if someone else was involved? But that can also have implications.

A gift is a gift, just don't voluntarily turn the dog over. He is unlikely to find a lawyer who will bring a case against you for it, but if he does obviously you may need to look into getting yourself a lawyer at that time.

These are incredibly fact specific (and jurisdictionally specific) questions not really capable of proper answering here.

Yes, in SC our law requires an individual to have insurance to operate a motor vehicle, and our law requires that if that person injures someone in a motor vehicle accident they must be sued in their individual name to collect their insurance money if not settled out of court. Our law does not... View More

Yes, the lady can sue for negligence. Depending on the particular facts the boys parents and/or their insurance may be liable. She should consult with an experienced personal injury attorney who will gather all of the facts, conduct an investigation and determine her best path forward.

The claim should be covered by the car insurance policy of the car that lost control and hit the other car head-on.

In South Carolina, like most states, the client owns the file. Therefore, to fire an attorney all you have to do is reach out to their office (preferably in writing via email / letter) notify them that you no longer need their services and ask for a full and complete copy of your file. Your next... View More

First, let me express my sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother under such unexpected circumstances. I am so sorry to hear the tragedy you are experiencing.

Second, with respect to your specific question the answer is that it depends. Everything should be documented in the... View More

Yes, if you know what you are looking for. When hiring a civil litigation attorney you should ALWAYS ask about their success in the courtroom with jury verdicts. This is not because your case will absolutely go to trial, it may not, but insurance companies know the lawyers that will go the... View More

Yes, you should reach out to a lawyer to help you. The main thing is that your claim may be a Federal Court Claim if the Defendant is from VA and you are from SC (unclear from post), so you will want a lawyer licensed in federal court, which I am.

If your coverage applied for the underlying policy, it is likely that it applied for all provisions not just some. However, you need to have an attorney review the full policy, and any correspondence from the insurance company.

You should contact any attorney in this instance. In SC if your car was insured, the insurance company is also required to provide uninsured coverage in the event you get hit by an uninsured driver. Sometimes other parties are also not honest about whether or not they have insurance coverage and... View More