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If an out-of-state driver is found at fault for an accident and their insurance company has accepted liability, is it their state law that governs the claim? Or is it South Carolina law, where are the accident occurred and the victim lives, that covers the... View More 
I have requested help through my ins but have not heard from them in over a week. Would like unbiased opinion. Other driver 100% at fault. Other ins has drug this out for almost 3 months now. Located in SC.
answered on Nov 20, 2024
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
If I am on my parents car insurance plan, but I am listed as an individual driver, and have my own vehicle on their policy. Essentially, I have my own policy branched off under my dad’s. If I am in an accident, and the other party decided to sue for some reason, my insurance company would be... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. But you're not likely to get a definitive answer to your question on public forums where attorneys do not have the opportunity to review your policy. You mention having your own policy, but you also... View More
The lady whose house she was at gave her daughter the keys to move her car and her daughter hit my car. This was 18 months ago and she will not contact her insurance to verify it was her fault that our car was hit. There was no police report filed because she figured the people that hit it were... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. It sounds like a difficult situation because you know the people. The options include handling it through your own carrier, if your policy covers it, or pursuing the matter against the other vehicle owner.... View More
My myself and my child were involved in a not at fault accident, pretty sure my car is totaled is 11 years old with over 120,000 and significant body and frame damage, I owe more of the vehicle than its worth about 6000.00 more, Im going through the responsible partys insurance they were in a... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
If you have a balance remaining on the car loan that exceeds the actual cash value of the vehicle , the insurance company will likely not want to pay off the loan balance. The law states that you are only entitled to the actual cash value, but there are some legal argument that an experienced... View More
I was parked in an alley and proceeded to walk into the store. I heard a horn honk and went back to my car and when I approached it was a security money truck. He waived at me and vice versa. I then went to get in my car and before I could open my door to the car he was behind me trying to pass... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be difficult for attorneys here to advise you on what your case is worth based on these limited facts. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're okay. You could probably get an idea of the... View More
He got 2 hundred thousand
I got 1 check for 3 thousand and fr his insurance copy only got thousand. I think my lawyer sued 3claims and Gabe me a dribble I was asleep when we got hit in the rear end by a drunk lady running from the cops I was never even told her court date any thing... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
The nature and extent of the harms and losses, and other factors may explain the difference in amounts. Consult with experienced malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
I have sent bills paid and unpaid, doctors notes from er visit and doctors note and recommendations for my future surgery on my nose. The at fault driver and women she hit have already had settled for their totaled vehicles and bought replacements. I was the one who was injured the worst from the... View More
answered on May 17, 2024
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. Three months is not a long time for a bodily injury claim to settle. Some could go on for years. One possibility is that if you are still treating, the insurance carrier wants to await conclusion of your... View More
My insurance says I'm not at fault
answered on Apr 16, 2024
Ask your neighbor for their p insurance policy information and submit a claim. If they refuse do a demand letter. If they does not work file a lawsuit (small claims).
I have to appear in court coming up for citation of failure to provide insurance. Clean driving record. No accidents, or tickets
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Just go to court and be very honest with the judge and let him know that you have no tickets and it was an honest mistake. As far as the damages, go to the other person and or their car, they will have to use their uninsurance coverage. This is coverage that is mandatory in our state and it will... View More
The license plate and registration ?
answered on Jan 22, 2024
You should take care of both the license plate and the registration. You need to go to the DMV and return the tag and registration and you need to let the lien holder know as well if car is not paid off as they are going to continue to expect payments. If it’s totaled, they should be able to... View More
As I was crossing the street, a woman ran into me causing serious injuries.
answered on Dec 29, 2023
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
The body shop said the fender is border line for being repaired or replaced. The insurance company wants to go the lest costly route.
How can I get them to do what I want ?
answered on Nov 30, 2023
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. One option is to continue negotiation efforts - another is to consult with attorneys as to the cost of legal action. Good luck
They were given a citation for the cause of the accident in the state of South Carolina.
answered on Sep 24, 2023
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
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
In South Carolina, it is standard practice for insurance companies to deduct the deductible amount from a settlement check when a car is deemed a total loss. The deductible is the amount you agreed to pay out of pocket in the event of a claim, and it is subtracted from the total settlement amount... View More
At the time, I was being hospitalized to have a stem cell transplant to survive an aggressive form of non Hodgkin lymphoma. We agreed to drop the underinsured coverage at a time when I was I jeopardy of dieing if I did not undergo the procedure. Arguably we were not thinking clearly to agree to... View More
answered on Jul 1, 2023
Have the signed form reviewed by experienced personal injury attorneys in your state.
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answered on May 5, 2023
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. It looks like something may have gotten left off your post. You could try reposting. Don't include personal information. Good luck
Driver and passanger were arguing, passanger asked multiple times to be let out if the vehicle but driver denied. Passanger gerked the wheel causing car to go off road into a grass field; driver then corrected the vehicle but wasn't paying attention and didn't stop the car from crossing... View More
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answered on Apr 20, 2023
If you are the owner of the vehicle, as the liability is clearly on your car (the other driver doesn't appear from what you describe to have done anything wrong). If you were driving someone else's vehicle with their consent, both you and the owner are responsible under vicarious... View More
i had a custom made topper for my tools on that truck and the amount they quoted me wont even get me a truck that works on the road so i can continue my business. they claim they are not responsible for replacing my vehicle. i say they are because i was in business before their client hit me and... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2023
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You could consider a brief consult with a local attorney to determine whether this is something cost-effective to litigate, either on your own or with the services of an attorney. This is not an uncommon... View More
Hired a personal injury, lawyer not satisfied with them. Been almost 3 months. She is doing the bare minimum and I I want a lawyer, who knows the ins and out and tricks and laws, and knows what to ask for so I don’t get screwed over in my case. I need someone who knows stuff like the fact that I... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2023
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
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