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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News

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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Biggest Mistakes made by Injured Victims

Biggest Mistakes Made by Injured Victims:

1. Not being evaluated by EMS if you are injured to any extent.

2. Not seeking medical attention at the Emergency Room immediately after the wreck if you are hurt.

3. Not being totally honest with doctors regarding past medical history. Tell them everything!

4. Playing tough and not telling troopers, EMS personnel and doctors each and every location of pain.

5. Talking with your doctor about legal stuff, instead of focusing only on the medical part;

6. Not keeping all medical appointments;

7. Only talking about the worse symptoms and keeping quiet regarding other symptoms;

8. Not telling doctors about inability or limitation in working and
not getting a work release if needed;

9. Not doing exactly what the doctor says to do;

10. Stopping medical treatment without doctor's consent;.

11. Not treating emotional injuries if they arise after the accident; Pain and disability can cause depression and anxiety, if you experience symptoms tell your doctor.

12. Not Consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney about your case if you are injured. Be totally
honest with him concerning the accident, your Injuries and any prior medical problems you had prior to the wreck.

13. Thinking Insurance Adjusters are looking out for your family’s best interest.

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Video Library

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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