Frequently Asked Questions: Car Accidents

After helping numerous clients with their South Carolina car and auto accident cases, I noticed some common frequently asked questions. Here are the answers:

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FAQ: What Rental Car Company Can I Use?
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FAQ: Who Pays for the Rental Car After my Car Accident?
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FAQ: Should I Pay My CoPays?
Well, the answer is you want to pay your copays,  you will want to use your medical insurance. Often the[...]
FAQ: When Should I Go See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
Well, the answer is as quickly as you need to. In other words if you need emergency medical services, then[...]
Replacement Vehicle After Car Accident?
You can get a replacement vehicle as soon as you'd like. However what I recommend is waiting until you've completed[...]
Why Won’t the Adjuster Pay My Doctor Bills After a Car Accident?
Too many insurance adjusters believe their job is to manipulate you into accepting as little money as possible. Sometimes, adjusters[...]
Why Won’t The Hospital Take My Health Insurance After A Car Accident?
After a car accident, some medical providers may refuse to accept your health insurance. Hospitals are businesses too. They need[...]
What If I Told the Officer I Wasn’t Hurt After a Car Accident?
You just experienced a crash. Your heart is racing. People are staring. Everyone is asking you questions. You check on[...]
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What is a Statute of Limitations and How Can It Destroy My Case? A statute of limitations is the maximum[...]
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How Long For My Settlement?
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What is Negligence?
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Document Your Car Accident Damages.
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Who Caused the Accident Has to Pay?
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When is Another Driver Responsible?
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What are the Categories of Damages?
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Pay Damages After a Car Accident?
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Should I Replace My Car Seat?
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Refusing to Pay My Bills?
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What is the Law on Car Accidents?
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No Insurance After a Car Accident?
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See a doctor after a car accident?
Getting proper medical care when you are uninsured and after you have been injured in a wreck is complicated. Additionally,[...]
What Should I do?
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FAQ: Should I Settle My Car Accident Case Quickly?
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FAQ: Should I Sign the Forms?
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FAQ: Who Pays My Medical Bills After a Car Accident
Who pays my Medical Bills after a South Carolina Car Accident? South Carolina law requires a person who causes a[...]

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