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Myrtle Beach SC Car Accident Attorney - Conway SC Auto Accident Personal Injury Lawyer

Have you been injured in a car 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. 

Dirk J. Derrick of The Derrick Law Firm has been defending the injured in South Carolina for over 22 years.  Mr. Derrick works tirelessly to help accident victims receive proper compensation for lost wages, medical expenses and wrongful death.  The Derrick Law Firm represents the injured victims in the following types of accidents:


Motorcycle accidents
The many motorcycle rallies held along the South Carolina coast mean a good time for bikers and a boost to the local economy.  However, motorcycles can be dangerous and are often involved in serious accidents.  If you have been injured in an accident with a motorcycle please contact Dirk Derrick today.  Mr. Derrick has successfully represented the people of Myrtle Beach for over 22 years.


Car accidents
We all know that getting behind the wheel is a big responsibility.  While driving we are entrusted with the lives of those in our car and those traveling along side us.  Nevertheless, other drivers often ignore safe driving tips, endangering the lives of everyone around them.  If you have been in an accident and believe that the other driver was at fault please contact your personal trial lawyer for your free consultation. 


Truck Accidents
Tractor trailers are a necessary and useful way to transport goods across the country.  However, their large size and tendency to cause serious accidents makes then a dangerous segment of South Carolina's highway system.  Truck drivers are asked to go long distances and often drive overtired, medicated or aggressively in order to meet their deadline.  In 2007 alone 91 people were killed and over 1,800 people were injured in large truck accidents in South Carolina.  If you have been injured in an accident with a semi truck please contact The Derrick Law Firm today.



Is the insurance companies offer too low?
You have paid into your insurance for a reason; so that if you were hurt, you would be taken care of.  The truth is that after an accident you may find yourself in a battle with the insurance company.  Insurance companies, both your own and the other drivers, will work to minimize your claim. 

Insurance adjusters try and make their offer sound reasonable, assuring you that it will cover your medical bills, lost wages and car repairs.  However, an insurance agent works for the insurance company, not for you.  You need a trusted attorney on your side; an attorney who will make certain that the insurance companies are held accountable.



What is insurance bad faith?
If the company has denied your claim or offered you a sum that does not take into account the extent of your injuries and losses they may be acting in bad faith.  This breach of contract means that the insurance company did not live up to their promise and that legal action is necessary.    


What can I do?
At the Derrick Law Firm you will work with your personal trial lawyer, Mr. Dirk Derrick.  Your case will not be handed off to a paralegal or rushed into settlement.  Mr. Derrick works to prepare every case if it is going to trial.  He does not allow the insurance companies to set the value of your case.  Please contact The Derrick Law Firm today for your free consultation. Dirk Derrick will do his best to make sure you get the compensation you deserve.



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.








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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Blog for Car Accidents

Library for Car Accidents:

  • Improving Auto Safety   
    Description: 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.
  • Buying Auto Insurance   
    Description: How to select a company and agent and things you should know about buying auto insurance.
  • Auto Insurance   
    Description: 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.
  • How to Deal with Aggressive Drivers   
    Description: The NHTSA offers helpful advice on how to deal with aggressive drivers in order to protect your and your passengers' safety.
  • Cost of Speeding-related crashes   
    Description: 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.
  • What is Distracted Driving?   
    Description: 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.
  • Do you need an attorney?   
    Description: 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.
  • Biggest Mistakes You Can Make With Insurance Adjusters   
    Description: This article outlines common mistakes made after an injury has been sustained in regards to insurance adjusters and what you should do instead.
  • How to buy the automobile insurance coverage you need   
    Description: 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.
  • Child Passenger Safety: - How to Best Protect Children in Cars   
    Description: 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.
  • Biggest Mistakes made by Injured Victims   
    Description: "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.
  • Why You need to purchase auto insurance to protect your family's health and livelihood   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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   
    Description: 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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  • 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.

  • 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

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