July 3, 2026 / Personal Injury
Author: Ben Leader
South Carolina law recognizes two main types of damages in personal injury cases – compensatory damages, which address the economic and non-economic harm that a person suffers, and punitive damages, which punish at-fault parties for especially reckless or malicious conduct. If you suffered an injury in South Carolina because of someone else’s negligence, you may […]
Read moreJune 22, 2026 / Car Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
When the police respond to a car accident in North Carolina, the responding officer must prepare an official report detailing their impressions of what happened and any citations issued. Any parties involved in the crash may then request that report from the agency the officer works for. Here’s a closer look at how to obtain […]
Read moreJune 5, 2026 / Car Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
If you’re involved in an accident caused by an uninsured driver, don’t panic — you still have options available to you. You may be able to recover certain types of compensation through your uninsured motorist coverage, while optional collision coverage could cover your vehicle damage. You may also be able to sue the uninsured driver […]
Read moreJune 1, 2026 / Truck Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
Truck accident liability in South Carolina is a complex issue, as many parties might be responsible for the crash. Depending on the cause of the truck accident, the driver, trucking company, maintenance providers, or others could all be liable. It’s your lawyer’s job to identify who you can sue. What Evidence is Used to Prove […]
Read moreMay 25, 2026 / Personal Injury
Author: Ben Leader
The personal injury law firm obtained the largest jury verdict in its history, including $2.8 million in punitive damages, on behalf of a South Carolina man who suffered severe lower back and spinal nerve damage in the March 2021 incident. ROCK HILL, S.C. – The personal injury law firm of Elrod Pope Accident & Injury […]
Read moreMay 1, 2026 / Car Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
Typically, you can get a rental car after an accident in South Carolina. If you suffered serious injuries and property damage in a crash that was someone else’s fault, the at-fault party’s insurer should pay for the rental car. If someone else’s negligence caused you to suffer injuries and lose your transportation as a result […]
Read moreApril 17, 2026 / Car Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
Liability for a parking lot accident in South Carolina depends on which party failed to act with reasonable care. The negligent driver who caused the collision typically bears responsibility, though property owners and even pedestrians can share fault in some situations. If you suffered serious injuries in a parking lot accident in South Carolina, an […]
Read moreFebruary 25, 2026 / Motorcycle Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident without wearing a helmet, you may still have the right to seek compensation under South Carolina law. However, your helmet use — or lack of it — could factor into how much money you may recover. Insurance companies use this factor against riders, arguing that their injuries […]
Read moreFebruary 13, 2026 / Truck Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
Truck accident liability in South Carolina depends on who caused or contributed to the collision. Many people assume the truck driver is always at fault in truck accidents. However, the truth is that several parties may share responsibility. If you have suffered injuries in one of these truck crashes, it will be important to consult […]
Read moreJanuary 27, 2026 / Personal Injury
Author: Ben Leader
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, one of the first questions you might ask is: What is the average personal injury settlement amount? This is a fair concern—medical bills, lost wages, and pain can add up quickly. In South Carolina, as in many states, there’s no standard “average” settlement amount that fits […]
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