South Carolina Lawmakers Make “Carolina Squat” Modifications Illegal
Recently, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill prohibiting the popular modification commonly referred to as a “Carolina Squat.” The bill followed in the wake of an online petition…
Spring Break in South Carolina Sees Increase in Injuries
Spring Break season is here, and for many people, Spring Break is the first opportunity of the year to travel. Millions of people travel to relax and escape the stresses…
How Personal Property Tax Rates May Contribute to South Carolina Car Accidents
When most people think about the probable causes of a car accident, taxes do not come to mind. In South Carolina, vehicle property taxes are among the highest in the…
What Happens if the Person at Fault in a South Carolina Car Accident Is Underinsured?
If you have been injured in a car accident, you have the right to file a claim with the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Once you file a claim, the insurance…
Trial Verdict: Horry County Jury Awards Quick Verdict for Motor Vehicle Accident
Result: $212,311.80 In June of 2016, a Steinberg Law Firm client (age 74) was injured in a motor vehicle collision in Horry County. At the time of the collision, our…
South Carolina Driving Dangers Increase During Holidays
Injury Lawyers for Car Accidents in Charleston, Goose Creek, and Summerville The months of November and December are conceivably the busiest months of the year. People are hustling and bustling…
Is the State Minimum Car Insurance Coverage Enough?
What You Don’t Know About Auto Insurance in South Carolina Can Hurt You Often, many drivers only get the minimum car insurance coverage required by the state because they do…
How Safe Are Pickup Trucks?
Pickup trucks are becoming increasingly popular with drivers. In fact, according to the most recently available data, the top three best-selling pickup truck models made up 13 percent of all…
Where Does South Carolina Rank in Car Accidents Nationwide?
No one expects to get into a South Carolina car accident. However, the reality is, these accidents happen every single day to unsuspecting motorists. With summer here and with air…
Do South Carolina’s Lax Driver’s Ed Requirements Contribute to the State’s High Rate of Car Accidents?
South Carolina has one of the highest rates of car accidents in the United States. While there are many potential reasons for this, the state’s driver’s education requirements are extraordinarily…
Filing A South Carolina Car Accident Claim After Being Injured While Visiting The State
How to Handle a South Carolina Car Accident If You Do Not Live in the State After a year of stay-at-home restrictions, it is finally safe to get out and…
What Happens After A Car Accident While On Active Military Duty?
When a military serviceperson is on active duty, they are considered “working” at all times. When a car accident occurs and causes an active duty serviceperson injury, they can be…
Memorial Day Travel Expected To Rebound In Light Of New CDC Guidelines
The past year presented numerous unique challenges. From stay-at-home orders to restrictions on inter-state travel to mask mandates. However, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) appears to be lifting these…
What Happens When You Are Involved in a Car Accident in a Rental?
Nothing will ruin a trip away from home faster than getting into a car accident, especially when driving a rental vehicle. However, this is not uncommon, especially considering that accidents…
Winter Driving Tips for South Carolina Roads
Residents of South Carolina are familiar with the state’s unpredictable weather patterns. While there is no telling what any given day will bring, in terms of the weather, one thing…
Teen Drivers: What Parents Need to Know About Liability
Getting a driver’s license and finally getting behind the wheel of a vehicle and go is one of the most exciting events in a teenager’s life. For many teens, this…
What Is an FR-10 Form?
One of the most common questions we get from South Carolina car accident victims is whether they need to file a written accident report after a car accident. The answer,…
What Is a Secondary Car Accident in South Carolina?
Secondary car accidents are those accidents that are caused by another car accident. Often called chain-reaction car accidents or multi-vehicle accidents, these collisions ordinarily involve complex issues of law and…