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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

• Fatal Crash on Highway 17 Kills 2...
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• Fatal Car Accident on Highway 9...
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• Improving Auto Safety
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Myrtle Beach Auto Accident Attorney - Conway SC Car Accident Lawyer

Have you been injured in an auto accident?

If you have been injured in an auto accident your focus should be recovering from your injuries, not dealing with insurance companies.  Unfortunately, you may find yourself in a battle before you have even left the hospital. Only an experienced attorney can properly deal with the insurance companies, allowing you to focus on yourself and your family.

 Myrtle Beach & Conway SC Auto Accident Attorney

If you or a family member has been seriously injured, life as you know it has changed. Our Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney is here to help you get back on your feet after suffering from an accident. Though accidents happen in the blink of an eye, recovering from your injuries may be a long, painful, and expensive process. Often times, insurance companies will fight to deny or lower the amount of money you receive after an accident. Our Conway and Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney will fight for what is justly yours after being in a life altering accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, what can you do? You can team with the Conway and Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney, Dirk Derrick, at The Derrick Law Firm, who has you and your family's best interest at heart. To get in touch with Dirk Derrick, please click Contact Our Myrtle Beach Auto Accident Attorney.

If You Have Been Injured In A Conway or Myrtle Beach Auto Accident You May Need An Attorney

Auto accidents can inflict serious injuries to those involved. Every year Myrtle Beach is home to thousands of visiting families. Sadly, negligent and reckless drivers of cars, trucks, and motorcycles can often cause catastrophic injuries. When this happens, you need an experienced Conway and Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney who will take care of you and your family.

Dirk Derrick has over 23 years experience as a Conway and Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney representing the victims of these accidents. Call us today at 843-484-0707 or toll free at 800-704-5412 if you are in need of an experienced, driven, Conway or Myrtle Beach auto accident lawyer.

We Will Be Your Conway and Myrtle Beach Auto Accident Lawyer

For over 23 years, Mr. Derrick has been an auto accident lawyer in Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas, fighting for the rights of the injured. His goal is not to settle your case quickly for what the insurance company is willing to pay, but to also obtain the full value of your case, even if it is necessary to go to trial. Each case is carefully constructed with the idea that it may need to go to trial in order to bring about justice. Each step of the claims and trial process is handled directly by Mr. Derrick himself. Mr. Derrick is an auto accident lawyer in Myrtle Beach and Conway who will work with you from start to finish.

What To Do If You Think You Need An Auto Accident Attorney In Myrtle Beach or Conway?

An auto accident claim is the legal right a victim has if he or she is injured by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional act of another. If you live in, or were visiting South Carolina, sustained an injury, and need to file an auto accident claim, you want to contact Dirk Derrick. With over 23 years of experience and offices located in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, and Conway, Dirk Derrick will be your personal and trial lawyer from start to finish.

Why Should You Choose Mr. Derrick Over Other Auto Accident Attorneys In Myrtle Beach and Conway?

At The Derrick Law Firm, you will be treated as an individual, not as another case or another settlement. Mr. Derrick handles every part of your case. From the initial interview to preparing for trial, he will be your Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney and your own auto accident trial lawyer. You deserve to be compensated for your losses and The Derrick Law Firm will help maximize your recovery and get you the best results possible.

The Derrick Law Firm has three office locations in Conway, Myrtle Beach, and North Myrtle Beach. Cases are accepted throughout South Carolina and the Grand Strand area. With our three convenient locations, we are easily the accessible Conway and Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney, and look forward to working with you soon.

 

 

Though traveling on any roadway comes with a risk the following roads are common crash sites: Highway 501, Hwy17, Hwy 31, Hwy 701, Hwy 544, Hwy 576, Hwy 9, Hwy 22, I-26, I-20, I-77, I-73, I-95 and the Bob Grissom Parkway.

 

 

 

 

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Blog for 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
• Text-Blocking Technology to Help Reduce Distracted Driving Accidents
• Highway Deaths at Lowest Level Since 1949
• March Madness: Close Games Cause Problems on the Roads
• Summer Driving Safety
• How to keep your family and others safe from drunk drivers, reckless drivers and road defects by Conway / Myrtle Beach Accident Attorney Dirk Derrick
• Driving while talking on phone impairs a driver as much as having a .08 alcohol level
• Why I Wrote "The Truth About Your South Carolina Injury Claim"
• Every day, 36 people in the United States die, and approximately 700 more are injured, in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver.
• Troopers ready to Arrest those who choose to Drink and Drive over the 4th
• The 10 Worst Insurance Companies in America
• Preventing problems instead of trying to fix them
• Why you need uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on your own vehicle
• Statistics on how Alcohol is destroying our kids

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Library for Auto Accidents:

• Improving Auto Safety   
  There are many actions that consumers can take to help make cars and roads safer for everyone whether it concerns reporting car safety issues or being a more aware and conscientious driver.
• Auto Insurance   
  The state of South Carolina requires that all drivers buy liability and uninsured motorist coverage to drive legally in the state. This information from the South Carolina Department of Transportation provides important information in understanding your auto insurance policy.
• Buying Auto Insurance   
  How to select a company and agent and things you should know about buying auto insurance.
• If you have been injured by a distracted driver, Conway SC / Myrtle Beach auto accident attorney, Dirk Derrick, can help you protect your family's health and livelihood. With 23 years experience representing victims of distracted drivers, Dirk will give his best efforts to insure you are protected for past and future damages. Call Myrtle Beach Car Accident Lawyer at 843-248-7486.   
  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, distracted driving is any non-driving activity a person engages in that has the potential to distract him or her from the primary task of driving and increase the risk of crashing.
• Cost of Speeding-related crashes   
  Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes. The economic cost to society of speeding-related crashes is estimated by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be $40.4 billion per year. In 2008, speeding was a contributing factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes, and 11,674 lives were lost in speeding-related crashes.
• How to Deal with Aggressive Drivers   
  The NHTSA offers helpful advice on how to deal with aggressive drivers in order to protect your and your passengers' safety.
• Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Insurance Adjusters   
  This article outlines common mistakes made after an injury has been sustained in regards to insurance adjusters and what you should do instead.
• Do you need an attorney?   
  This article gives different scenarios in which an individual is injured and discusses whether or not an attorney is needed after an accident or other situation causing personal injury.
• How to buy the automobile insurance coverage you need   
  Having substantial insurance coverage on ALL of your vechicles may be easily affordable. Having the right coverage and the right amount of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist coverage is vital to protecting yourself and your family's needs in the event of a car or truck accident. Review your policies today with The Derrick Law by calling 1-800-704-5412 and make sure you could collect all of your legal damages if an accident occurred.
• Biggest Mistakes made by Injured Victims   
  "Biggest Mistakes made by Injured Victims of Accidents" When someone is injured by the negligence or recklessness of someone else, they enter into an arena in which they have no prior knowledge or understanding. Unfortunately, decisions made after an accident can determine if they obtain the necessary financial assistance to make sure they can take care of their health needs, both present and future, as well as their livelihoods due to disability that results from the accident. This article lists the Biggest Mistakes Made by Injured Victims that I have seen over the past 20 years representing the injured in the Myrtle Beach / Conway / Grand Strand area.
• Child Passenger Safety: - How to Best Protect Children in Cars   
  CDC's Child Passenger Safety Fact Sheet is provided to show the number of personal injuries and wrongful deaths sustained by children in cars as well as the best ways to avoid or minimize the children's injuries. How big is the problem, What are the risk factors, How can injuries be prevented are all discussed. If you child or children have been injured due to the negligence or recklessness of another, download "The Truth about your South Carolina Injury Claim" from www.thelegaltruth.com. If you need an attorney, call Dirk J. Derrick and The Derrick Law Firm.
• Why You need to purchase auto insurance to protect your family's health and livelihood   
  For over twenty years, the Derrick Law firm has been representing and educating client's on the proper insurance coverage to purchase for their families. When you drive a vehicle, you are only a few feet away from a potential disaster. If a car or truck accident occurs, minimal insurance coverage will not pay for all the medical bills and lost wages that may occur. Call 1-800-704-5412 today and let the Derrick Law Firm explain which insurance coverages will provide protection when your family's health and livelihood are at risk.
• The Top 10 Things You Should Do After an Accident   
  The top 10 things you should do after an accident to protect your family's health and livelihood. Being honest and compliant with your doctors is very important. Also, do not sign anything or give a recorded statement before understanding the consequences of doing so.
• You need to buy Uninsured, Underinsured and PIP Insurance coverage   
  All vehicles are required to have insurance coverage in the event of an accident. But not all drivers heed this law. When there is an accident, having no insurance leaves others with no money to cover their injuries, medical bills, loss of wages or damages. Purchasing Liability coverage will protect your personal assets but purchasing Med-pay and Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage will allow accident victims to take care of their medical needs immediately. All drivers need to add Uninsured and Underinsured coverage to their vehicle policies to protect their families when others haven't or when others have failed to purchase enough. For just pennies a day, you family's health and livehood can be protected with the proper coverage. Call 1-800-704-5412 today and let the Derrick Law firm assess your needs.

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Frequent Questions for 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?
• What should I tell my doctor about the wreck?
• What if my adjuster is nice and polite and indicates that he will make sure I'm done right?
• Do I sign documents and give statements to the truck company's insurance carriers after a truck accident?
• Are trucking companies regulated?
• Should I call the police?
• What are the common causes of truck accident?
• Should I hire anattorney when I have a car accident?

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Case Results for Auto Accidents:

• Car fails to yield right of way injuring other driver

Awarded: Settlement money equaled the full policy limits of both Liability and UIM coverage.

• Mother injured in accident (All Available Insurance obtained)

Awarded: $ 100,000.00

• Woman sustains hand injury while driving during the course of her employment

Awarded: $106,000

• Woman and son get hit causing vehicle to flip

Awarded: all available insurance proceeds

• Man driving car hit by another car merging onto the highway

Awarded: $200,000

• Lady injures heel in head-on collision

Awarded: $ 725,500

• Passenger injured while riding in rental car (All Available Insurance Obained)

Awarded: "$125,000.00"

• Elderly lady suffers lacerations and severe contusions

Awarded: "$130,000"

• Minor child receives cuts to the face when defendant runs red light (All Available Insurance obtained)

Awarded: "$100,000"

• Man injures leg when hit head on (All Available Insurance obtained)

Awarded: "$125,000.00"

• Man injured while trying to leave the scene of a traffic jam on a bridge

Awarded: $ 433,000.00

• Woman injured when defendant ran stop sign while dialing cell phone

Awarded: $ 420,000.00

• Severely Fractured Hip

Awarded: $ 750,000.00

• Woman fractures heel when defendant's car pulls in front of her

Awarded: "$280,000"

• Man fractures leg when defendant runs off road and overcorrects (All Available Insurance obtained)

Awarded: "$125,000"

• Drunk driver ran into ditch hurting passenger (All Available Insurance obtained)

Awarded: "$100,000"

• Woman sustained microscopic fractures while stopped for a school bus

Awarded: "$100,000"

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Videos about 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
• "Safe" way to handle your car when it leaves the road to avoid serious injury or death

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Web Resources for Auto Accidents:

• South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles

  Description: The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has information on its web page regarding driver licenses, vehicle licenses, post accident requirements and insurance requirements for the state of South Carolina

• The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

  Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.
  
  Their primary mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.
  
  FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC. They employ more than 1,000 individuals, in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, dedicated to improving bus and truck safety and saving lives.

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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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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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