July 15, 2026 / Car Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
You must act quickly after you get hurt in a car crash that someone else caused. The North Carolina car accident statute of limitations sets the time you have to file a lawsuit against the person who harmed you. If you miss the deadline, you will lose your chance to pursue compensation in court, and […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2026 / Car Accidents
Author: Ben Leader
South Carolina follows a traditional at-fault insurance system rather than a no-fault one. People injured in a traffic accident initially seek compensation through the insurance policy of the driver who caused the crash or any other parties who contributed to the accident and injuries, not their own policy. Insurance and liability rules vary from state […]
Read moreJuly 15, 2026 / Wrongful Death
Author: Ben Leader
When someone else’s negligent actions or misconduct cause the death of someone you love, you may be angry and devastated. However, you could seek compensation for your loss. South Carolina law outlines who may file a wrongful death claim and how the proceeds get distributed. An experienced South Carolina wrongful death attorney from Elrod Pope […]
Read moreJuly 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 […]
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