Car Accidents - Page 2

If you’ve been in an auto accident, you’ll need to file a car accident report with your local police department and an insurance claim. Ensuring you include the correct information in these documents is important, as they both may directly impact your financial recovery. The Thumbs Up Guys from Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward Injury …

If you’ve been involved in a car accident, there’s a good chance that the other driver’s insurance provider will get in touch with you in the days following the crash. The insurer will likely want to ask you questions about the collision in hopes that you’ll say something that hurts your claim, allowing the provider …

If you’ve recently been involved in an auto accident and had to call local law enforcement, you might wonder what happens when you file a police report for a car wreck. The short answer is that local law enforcement will respond to the collision scene and conduct an impromptu investigation. That said, many other things …

Different states have different laws regarding reporting your car accident to the police and the Department of Motor Vehicles. If you’ve been in a collision, you’ll want to know if you must report the incident immediately or if you can file a car wreck report after the fact. In South Carolina, you must report a …

While in most cases, you can file an insurance claim without a police report, having the document can speed up the process and strengthen your case. A police report serves as an official document that provides an objective account of an incident, such as a car accident, theft, or property damage. The document can significantly …

Almost every U.S. state requires auto insurance from drivers. If you were in a car accident without insurance, you could face severe consequences, including high fees and license suspension. If you caused the collision, you may have to pay for the damages and the other driver could sue you to recover compensation. Being involved in …

The amount of time it can take to settle a claim after a car accident in South Carolina can vary depending on multiple factors. Every case is different, so providing an average time frame would be unrealistic. While most claims resulting from auto accidents are settled within a few months, some can drag on for …

You’ve just been in a car accident, but the other driver who hit you has left the accident scene. Knowing what to do to hold the driver accountable is crucial to a hit-and-run case in South Carolina. The Thumbs Up Guys at Miller, Dawson, Sigal & Ward explain the steps you must take after the …

Failing to report even a minor car accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can have serious consequences. In addition to having your license suspended, you could potentially face criminal charges resulting in fines and incarceration. If you have been injured in a crash, it is important that you speak with an experienced Charleston …

Stepping away from a car accident as a passenger puts you in an awkward position. Whose insurance do you rely on to address your injuries? Who do you blame for any property you lost in the crash? While instinct may tell you that another driver bears the brunt of the responsibility for your losses, that …