It can be hard to know where to turn when you are looking for reliable information about pursuing a personal injury claim in South Carolina.
You may be wondering whether you should accept the insurance company’s settlement offer or hire an attorney to negotiate on your behalf. Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers' website has many informative articles regarding many of the questions you may have about your claim.
We offer articles on a wide range of subjects from the personal injury legal process to workers' compensation questions and beyond. Browse our free legal library to learn more about car, truck, and motorcycle accidents—as well as other kinds of personal injury claims—in South Carolina.
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The Legal Truth Episode 35 | The Truth About Distracted Driving and the Dangerous Decisions That Change LivesTaking your eyes off the road for just a few seconds can be like driving blindfolded, warns Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. Speaking with Pearl Carey, on the firm's professional staff, Dirk explains why a distracted driver can be even more dangerous than one who is slightly intoxicated.
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The Three Types of Product Defects: Design, Manufacturing, and WarningSouth Carolina defective-product claims generally involve one or more of three defect types. Learn how design, manufacturing, and warning defects differ.
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Mistakes to Avoid After a North Charleston Car AccidentThe decisions made after a North Charleston car accident can affect both your health and the evidence available for an insurance or injury claim. Learn more.
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What to Do After a Car Accident on I-526 in North CharlestonAn accident on I-526 near North Charleston can involve highway speeds, merging traffic, commercial vehicles, lane changes, and multiple impacts. Learn more.
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Negligent Security Claims at Myrtle Beach Hotels, Bars, and BusinessesNegligent security claim can arise when a person is injured by criminal conduct on property where the owner or operator failed to take reasonable measures.
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Myrtle Beach Golf Cart Accident Injuries: Liability and Insurance ClaimsWhen a golf cart collides with a car, overturns, or injures a passenger or pedestrian, liability can depend on the operator's conduct. Learn more here.
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Myrtle Beach Pedestrian Accidents: Rights After Being Hit by a VehicleA pedestrian hit by a car in Myrtle Beach may have an injury claim when a driver's negligence caused the collision. Click here to learn more.
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Myrtle Beach Slip-and-Fall Accidents at Restaurants, Stores, and BusinessesThe evidence must address what the hazard was, how it developed, and what the business knew or reasonably should have known about it.
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Car Accidents on Highway 501 in Myrtle Beach: What Injured Drivers Should KnowWhen traffic volume, turning vehicles, lane changes, congestion, and unfamiliar drivers come together, a crash can involve more than who hit whom.
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What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Car Accident in Myrtle BeachHit-and-run cases can be more complicated than ordinary collisions because there may be no other driver at the scene to identify, interview, or insure.
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The Legal Truth Episode 34 | The Truth About Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in South Carolina"You don't prove neglect with a bedsore," says Dirk J. Derrick, Esq., who explains why signs of possible nursing home neglect require a closer look at the surrounding facts.
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When the Same Defect Appears Across a Whole Development: HOA and Homeowner Options in South CarolinaWhen one builder defect shows up in every home in a development, an HOA and its homeowners may have stronger options together. Learn how South Carolina HOA construction defect claims work.
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The Legal Truth Episode 32 | The Truth About Motorcycle Accidents in South CarolinaInadequate insurance coverage could leave a motorcyclist's family devastated after a serious wreck, warns Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. Joined by Pearl Carey,
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Columbia Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse LawyerA Columbia nursing home neglect lawyer can investigate falls, pressure wounds, medication errors, abuse, exploitation, and delayed medical care.
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Columbia Denied or Delayed Insurance Claim LawyerA Columbia insurance claim lawyer can review denied, delayed, or underpaid claims, policy language, insurer investigations, appeals, and possible bad faith.
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Columbia Boat and Jet Ski Accident LawyerA Columbia boat and Jet Ski accident lawyer can investigate operator conduct, rentals, equipment failures, insurance, and serious injuries on Midlands waterways.