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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents and Traffic Tickets for South Carolina on
Q: Do law enforcement officers have impunity to laws against texting and driving or destracted driving?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 30, 2016

Kinda sorta, unless they cause a wreck. They also are known to exceed the speed limit.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: My car was in a accident. .it was totaled. .am i still required to make payments on a vehicle that was totaled?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Oct 13, 2016

Yup. That's your contract with the bank. You use your car or don't, that is your choice. Becomes unsuable--yes.Now what you get for the car may go to the "payoff price" which you need to find out from your bank.

If you weren't at fault and were hurt, call a member...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets, Car Accidents and Juvenile Law for South Carolina on
Q: Can a 15-16 year old go to juby for leaving a cine, & no divers license?
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Sep 30, 2016

Only if there was major damage or serious injury.However a lot depends on the charges.The juvenile needs to talk to a lawyer who handles tickets.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Insurance Defense for South Carolina on
Q: What to do after insurance canceled policy after accident?

After my brother was killed in a motorcycle accident, his insurance notified me that his policy had been canceled. They told me there was insufficient funds in his bank account to make the initial payment and I would not be able to reinstate the policy. When I called the bank, there was no evidence... View More

Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jul 16, 2016

It's not clear--if it's cancelled after that doesn't matter--it sticks as of the time of the crash. They can cancel the minute later and there is still coverage.If someone else was involved or it was a bike issue, then you need to speak with a member of the South Carolina Trial... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Is there anyway i can benefit from my full coverage insurance if i was involved in a hit n run accident 2 days ago?
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answered on Jul 13, 2016

You asked a very general question. There are certain insurance coverages that provide benefits to the insured person / vehicle under the circumstances of a "hit and run" crash. In fact, many policies have language in them addressing how coverage works for a "hit and run"... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law and Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Am I liable if a Unleashed dog runs into the street and runs into my car
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
answered on Jun 22, 2016

Generally no. They may be responsible for your property damage. Note also that a dogs "value" in most states is minimal.

However if they are making a claim you have an obligation to notify your insurance. Do not discuss on social media.Talk less, listen more if dealing with them.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: I am titled owner on a vehicle my 18 year old drives, am I liable if there is accident? He lives at home, PT student

Could I be held liable for his actions because the car is titled in my name? He is insured under my auto policy.

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Feb 16, 2016

Anything is possible. Best to have good insurance. Verify with a local lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: So I live in South Carolina, my car was at fault in a accident my Insurance will not cover what will happen to me?

In the process of renewal of my car insurance my car hit 2 park cars. The insurance company said that they will not cover it. What's the worst that is going to happen to me? No one was in the cars that was hit

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Dec 28, 2015

If a claim is made against you, you will have to pay for a lawyer to defend it if you didn't renew your insurance.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Is it legal if law enforcement is called to a wreck and don't come ?
Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Nov 2, 2015

Probably. They may have had more pressing business. Perhaps a crime was reported, for example.

1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: I was in an accident where the driver of the other vehicle was at fault and also did not have a driver's license.

My fiancé was driving our vehicle, I was a passenger, as well as our eighteen month old child. There were no physical injuries but damage to both vehicles. The driver of the other vehicle was not arrested but was issued tickets as well as having the highway patrol tow her vehicle. A claim has been... View More

Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 11, 2015

If you were injured, definitely talk to a local injury lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: How can Kentucky suspended my driver license when I don't live in the state of Kentucky for an accident I was not in
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Aug 20, 2015

Ask a KY traffic ticket lawyer to help you sort it out.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Was stopped n charged with driving with a beginners permit with no licesened driver in union, s.c. What penaltys do I fa
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 14, 2015

Check with a traffic ticket lawyer.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: What is the statute of limitations on UM claims under the sc tort claims act.
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 13, 2015

Statutes of limitation can be tricky. Talk to a local lawyer about your specific circumstances.

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1 Answer | Asked in Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: Can I be forced to pay a lawyer even though he did nothing of value for me and I fired him five months ago?
Adam Studnicki
Adam Studnicki
answered on Nov 14, 2015

I'm guessing the lawyer has a different position, so more information is needed to answer.

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