Passenger Severely Injured in Her Own Vehicle Settles for $550,000 in Single Car Crash on Johns Island, South Carolina
Attorney and Partner Catie Meehan of the Steinberg Law Firm recently settled a case for a client who was severely injured in a car crash in her own vehicle, but…
What You Need to Know About EV Truck Battery Safety in the Event of an Accident
Electric vehicles (EVs) store energy in large batteries and use it to power the vehicle. When a crash occurs, these batteries can pose risks both to the vehicle’s occupants and…
Are Electric Trucks Really Safer? What Car Accident Victims Need To Know About EVs and Injury Risks
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more common on US roads. Improved battery technology and increased concerns about the environment make electric cars and SUVs more appealing choices for South Carolina…
Are EV Car Accidents More Dangerous Than Traditional Gasoline Vehicles?
Electric vehicles (EVs) run on electricity stored in onboard batteries rather than on gasoline. Because these batteries are significantly heavier than a full gasoline tank, EVs typically have a higher…
The Dangers of South Carolina’s Dark Country Roads
Roughly a third of South Carolina’s population lives in rural areas. And while South Carolina’s rural towns and cities may offer a slower pace of life that appeals to many…
How to Report a Summerville, Goose Creek, or Charleston SC Pothole
After the most recent cold weather here in the Lowcountry, it seems like potholes are everywhere. They literally pop up overnight. Although drivers attempt to avoid them, sometimes it is…
Bars or Restaurants May Be Responsible for Injuries Caused by Overserved Drunk Drivers in South Carolina
With crashes caused by drunk drivers on the rise and New Year’s being one of the deadliest days of the year, it might make you think twice about going out…
South Carolina Injury Attorneys Face Many Difficult Cases Where Injury Costs Exceed Insurance Available
Have you ever been driving down the road and suddenly, in your rear-view mirror you see a car or truck barreling towards you? As you watch with your hands gripping…
Case Result: Reckless Actions by Defendant Increases Case Result for Car Crash Victim
Most motor vehicle accidents are due to simple negligence; a driver made a mistake and caused a crash. When a driver is reckless or willful and causes an accident, injury…
Holding Mechanics and Vehicle Owners Accountable for Faulty Maintenance Leading to Wrecks
When you take your vehicle to an auto shop, you trust that the mechanics working on your car will fix your vehicle and ensure all parts and systems are in…
Case Result: Head-on Collision on Two-Lane Road with Serious Injuries; Underinsured Negligent Driver
Recently, attorney and partner Catie Meehan of the Steinberg Law Firm settled a head-on collision auto accident case for $389,301. Our client, a 27-year-old woman, was on a dark road…
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…