Cases We Take

• Auto Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Accidents
• Wrongful Death
• Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims
• Boat/Jet Ski Accidents
• Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents
• Personal Injury
• Myrtle Beach Personal Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Workers Compensation
• Social Security Disability

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Auto Accidents

• Ford Recalling 450,000 Minivans and SUV's
• Automatic Braking in Cars Can Help Reduce Crashes
• SC Legislature Approves Lawsuit Payout Limit Bill has limited effect on personal injury and auto accident cases
• Statistics Indicate Red Light Cameras Reduce Accidents

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Auto Accidents

• Portion of U.S. 17 Closed After Accident....
  Posted on 2/2/2012
• Midlands Man Killed in Car Accident, Driver Charged with DUI...
  Posted on 2/1/2012

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Auto Accidents

• Improving Auto Safety
• Auto Insurance

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Does the insurance company of the at-fault driver have to pay your medical bills while they are being incurred?

 

A: No.  You will not get medical bills paid by the at-fault driver's liability policy as they are being incurred. First there is no legal obligation to do so.  Secondly, from a leverage standpoint, the more financial strain you feel from medical bills piling up, the more likely you are to take a quick and low offer to settle your case.  This is why you need PIP or Med Pay coverage on your own vehicle insurance policy.  These coverages will reimburse as you incur the bills up to the policy limits.  File medical bills on your health insurance, medicaire, or medicaid if you have it to make sure you get the necessary medical treatment.   If you don't get medical attention, even if it is because a lack of money, the insurance company will argue you must not have been hurt.

The Derrick Law Firm is located in Conway, the county seat and the location of the Horry County Courthouse. Mr. Derrick serves clients throughout Horry County including those from Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove Beach, Little River,  North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach,  Surfside Beach, Garden City, Carolina Forest, Loris, and Aynor. The Derrick Law Firm also accepts cases from surrounding counties including Georgetown, Georgetown County, Marion, Mullins, Pawley's Island, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Florence, and Dillon.  A substantial part of our practice is representing visitors to our area from other states.

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Auto Accidents:

• Dangers of Texting While Driving
• Danger of driving while texting - causing deaths on our highways - Public Safety Announcement
• Sad Reality of Drunk Driving - Not All Victims Die

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FAQs

Auto Accidents

• Should I sign a Medical Authorization form for the insurance company?
• Should I give an insurance adjuster a recorded statement?
• Does the insurance company of the at-fault driver have to pay your medical bills while they are being incurred?

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