Despite what they may say in their radio and television commercials, insurance companies really are not working for you. Insurance companies, like all businesses, are first and foremost interested in profit. By paying out compensation in an accident claim, the insurance company is losing money. Consequently, insurance company adjusters will use every trick in the book to try and undervalue your claim – and to try and get you to settle for less than what your injury case is worth.
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Can the Insurance Company Monitor Your Facebook Feed?
In the age of sharing every last detail of our lives on social media, many people would think that posting after being involved in an accident is not that big of a deal. It is common to not even think … Read more
Do You Have to Provide the Insurance Company with a Recorded Statement?
A car accident can be a traumatic experience, especially for those who have never been involved in one before. When you’re injured in an accident, the stakes can feel much higher, especially when you are attempting to collect compensation for … Read more
How Insurance Companies Try to Minimize Settlement Payouts
If you are involved in a serious car accident, chances are you are suffering from injuries and receiving medical treatment. However, when it comes to compensating you, insurance companies are not interested in paying you top dollar for your case. … Read more
Multi-Vehicle Crashes Can Bring Up Complex Legal Issues
Many traffic accidents involve one car that collides with another car, and identifying the at-fault driver is relatively straightforward. However, some accidents involve multiple vehicles of different types, causing injuries to many motorists. In these cases, several parties may be … Read more
Slight Decrease Reported in South Carolina Speed-Related Fatalities
Slight Decrease Reported in South Carolina Speed-Related Fatalities Fort Mill, SC Personal Injury Attorney According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety in its 2016 Highway Safety Plan, South Carolina’s speeding-related population-based fatality rate was 6.5 fatalities per 100,000 … Read more
Proposed Revamped Mandatory Training for Truck and Bus Drivers
Proposed Revamped Mandatory Training for Truck and Bus Drivers Charlotte, NC Attorney The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed a new set of comprehensive training requirements for entry-level commercial truck and bus operators … Read more
Driving Drowsy: Liability for Falling Asleep at the Wheel
Driving Drowsy: Liability for Falling Asleep at the Wheel Charlotte, NC Attorney One very common cause of serious car accidents is when a driver falls asleep while driving. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each … Read more
When an Injury Incurred While Traveling to Work is Compensable
When an Injury Incurred While Traveling to Work is Compensable Fort Mill, SC Attorney Generally, if an employee suffers an injury or accident while traveling to or from work, that injury is considered outside the course and scope of his … Read more
Auto Recalls and Product Liability for Car Manufacturers
Auto Recalls and Product Liability for Car Manufacturers Charlotte, NC Attorney Most people ignore notices that they receive announcing a recall by an automobile maker due to a defect it discovered. These recalls have increased in frequency in the … Read more