Category Archives: Drunk Driver Accident
Comparative Negligence in South Carolina Drunk Driving Accident Cases
If you suffered injuries in a South Carolina drunk driving accident, you can file a personal injury claim against the drunk driver and recover compensation for your injuries and damages. In South Carolina, when a drunk driver causes a car accident resulting in injuries and property damage, they may face liability on top of… Read More »
Punitive Damages in South Carolina Drunk Driving Accident Cases
After suffering injuries because of a drunk driver in South Carolina, the law allows you to pursue compensation from the drunk driver. In South Carolina drunk driving accident cases, the most commonly awarded damages are economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include medical expenses, lost wages, and property repairs, while non-economic damages include mental… Read More »
Ways to Ruin Your Drunk Driving Accident Case
An accident involving a drunk driver can be devastating. Unfortunately, drunk driving accidents are quite common in the United States of America. According to the NHTSA, approximately 37 people die daily in the U.S. in drunk driving-related accidents. In SC, the statistics are not better than those nationally. According to responsibility.org, South Carolina witnesses… Read More »
Approaching A Drunk Driver After An Accident
When someone takes alcohol, their brain’s function reduces, and their thinking, reasoning, and muscle coordination become impaired. All these abilities are crucial to operating a vehicle safely. Unfortunately, drunk driving is quite common in the United States of America, which means that drunk driving crashes are common in the U.S. It is estimated that… Read More »
Can I Sue The Establishment That Sold Alcohol To The Driver That Hit Me?
In South Carolina, after you suffer injuries in a car accident because of a drunk driver, you can file a personal injury claim against the drunk driver in civil court. But can you sue the establishment that sold alcohol to the driver that hit you? Depending on the circumstances, you may be eligible to… Read More »
Steps To Take After Getting Hit By A Drunk Driver
One of the most negligent things a driver can do is to get behind the wheel while drunk. Unfortunately, the habit of getting behind the wheel while drunk is quite common in the United States of America. When a driver gets behind the wheel while intoxicated, they put themselves and other road users at… Read More »
Pieces Of Evidence That Can Help You With Your Drunk Driving Accident Claim
Unfortunately, even though the dangers of drunk driving are very well known, many drivers continue to drive while intoxicated, causing tens of thousands of deaths every year. According to the NHTSA, in 2020 alone, over 11,500 people died in drunk driving-related accidents. As it pertains to injuries, drunk driving-related accidents can cause hundreds of… Read More »
What Parties Are Liable In A Drunk Driving Accident?
Drunk driving is responsible for a huge number of vehicle accidents and fatalities. If you have been the victim of a drunk driver, you are likely feeling incredibly frustrated at the pain and suffering you are now forced to experience due to someone else’s bad decision to get behind the wheel while intoxicated. The… Read More »
Drunk Driver Responsible for Spartanburg County Accident, Killing One and Injuring Another
The South Carolina Highway Patrol reported earlier this week that Byron Smith, 24, from Upstate, had been charged with felony DUI with regard to a head-on collision that left one man dead and a woman injured. Unfortunately, these kinds of incidents are not uncommon. South Carolina has more drunk driving accidents than any other… Read More »
Charleston Named One of Most Dangerous Cities to Drive in Nationwide
A recent study found that Charleston, South Carolina, is the fifth most dangerous city to drive in in the nation. The study found that a whopping 30% of licensed Charleston drivers have received a speeding ticket, been found at fault in a vehicle accident, or have a DUI violation. In a single night last… Read More »
