I received a call today from a woman who had been injured rather severely in a car accident, and was handling negotiations with the insurance company herself. The liability limits are low, and she has started talking to her own underinsurance carrier. I explained to her that if she signed a release with the at fault driver, she would be forfeiting her claim for underinsured motorist benefits. She really needs an auto accident lawyer to look things over for her.
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Car Accident Attorney in Columbia, SC – 803-252-1800
Friday, November 11th, 2011Hit and Run Cases in Personal Injury Law
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
I’ve had a number of cases recently involving hit and run drivers. As a personal injury attorney, when I see a hit and run situation, I immediately want to know what kind of uninsured motorist coverage my client carried. We start with the policy covering the vehicle they were in, and then we determine if there was any personal UM coverage on vehicles in their household. That way the damages can be covered.
Wrongful Death in Auto Accident Cases
Monday, September 12th, 2011
If you need representation for a wrongful death claim, or any personal injury case, we’re here to help. 803-252-1800Sometimes we get a call from a family member who’s loved one has died in a tragic auto accident. If there was any conscious pain and suffering incurred before death, the decedent‘s estate has a claim for that pain and suffering, whereas the beneficiaries of the decedent, not his estate, has the claim for wrongful death. There are really two separate and distinct causes of action. It is very advisable to consult a wrongful death attorney before attempting to take any action on these kinds of matters.
Car Accident Attorney – “At Fault” in Car Wrecks
Friday, August 19th, 2011If the at fault driver is on the job at the time of the car accident, his employer can be held liable for the damages. A personal injury lawyer is always going to ask whether the defendant was within the course and scope of his employment at the time of the accident for just this very purpose. A lot of times, the insurance coverage for the employer is a lot better than the driver’s own personal coverage.
Motorcycle Accidents: Technically Different Than Car Accidents
Thursday, June 9th, 2011Because so many accidents happen in cars, many of our clients view us as car wreck attorneys or auto accident lawyers.
Motorcycle accident claims are really just another variety of a car accident claim. Some of the fact situations are unique, but the vast majority of issues: right of way, speed, and other issues of negligence, are the same. I do find that when a person gets in a wreck while on a motorcyle, the injuries tend to be worse, so do what you can to avoid that accident in the first place!
Policeman Negligent In Auto Accident Claim? (Car accident attorney)
Sunday, May 8th, 2011
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Auto accident claims are a big part of our practice as Personal Injury Attorneys in Columbia, SC. Many of our clients view us as car accident lawyers.
If a policeman is in pursuit of a defendant, and is going at a high rate of speed, they still owe a duty of due care to the public at large while they are pursuing their suspect. If they are negligent in exercising that duty, and end up causing an accident, they might be liable in a personal injury or automobile accident claim. If something like that has happened to you, please call an experienced car accident lawyer such as Best and Flatt. Call us for more info at 803-252-1800. We’ve been handling car wreck cases for over 20 years.
Automobile Accident Claims
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We personal injury lawyers see a lot of car wreck cases. In fact, we find that a lot of our clients seek us using terms like “car accident lawyer” or “auto accident attorney”.
In our clients’ automobile accident claims, we usually focus on the personal injury, and allow them to negotiate their own property damage. We make sure the adjuster knows that this is the extent they are allowed to communicate with our injury clients: they are not to discuss the medical treatment, how the accident occurred, etc. We find in a clear liability situation, it expedites things for the client and the adjuster to talk directly about the appraisal, rental car, and other property damage issues. Of course, we are always there to assist the client and take over the property damage negotiations if needed.
If you have been in a car wreck and you need the services of an experienced car accident lawyer, reach us at 803-252-1800.
Another Reason: Personal Injury Case? See an Injury Attorney Fast
Friday, October 22nd, 2010From the desk of Lamar Flatt, auto accident attorney in Columbia, SC:
Got a call yesterday from a man who was in a car accident 4 or 5 months ago, had gone to the emergency room initially, and then got no further treatment even though he was having a lot of symptoms. I told him I wouldn’t be able to help him because of such a large gap in treatment. If a person is hurt in a car wreck or workers’ compensation injury, we injury attorneys want to see them get the reasonable and appropriate treatment without delay. This can harm their personal injury or workers’ compensation case, and it can also and most importantly result in adverse health consequences.
Auto Accident Attorney in Columbia, SC: Don’t Wait!
Monday, October 18th, 2010As an antibiotic online
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Just fielded a call from a young woman who was in an automobile accident 4 or 5 months ago. She has not gotten any treatment until now, and her back is really bothering her. I explained to her that there’s not much an accident attorney can do for her now, because she went so long without treatment. That’s why if something like this happens, or if you’re in an on the job accident, you should call a workers’ compensation attorney or injury lawyer right away.