Blog Category | Car accidents

The Three Costly Mistakes You Should Never Make After a Car Crash

A simple mistake after your accident could have huge impacts on your personal injury claim. The last thing you (or we) would want is for...

How Hiring a Lawyer Can Help to Increase Your Payout After a Car Wreck

If you are the victim of a car crash, there is no turning back once you enter into a settlement agreement with the insurance company....

Car Accidents on Wet and Slippery South Carolina Roads: Who is Liable?

In May of 2021, two people were injured when lightning blasted a chunk of pavement into their vehicle. While this kind of...

Beyond the Agony - What You Need to Know About Headaches After an Automobile or Slip & Fall Accident

Headaches, whether mild or severe, are a common symptom after an automobile accident or slip and fall accident. Headaches may occur even without a direct...

Hands on the Wheel and Eyes on the Road: What to Do If You’re Injured By a Distracted Driver

In South Carolina, there is an average of two car crashes every hour involving a distracted...

Before You Can Know How Much Your Auto Case is Worth-You Must First Determine the Available Coverage

As a Personal Injury Law Firm, one of the most common questions we are asked is - How much is my case worth? As eager...

The New Rules of the Road: 8 Smart Tips to Stay Safe on Your Next Road Trip

The much anticipated travel season is upon us. Spring break bookings are soaring. In fact, travel bookings have increased 134% from...

How to Conquer Pain (Like PI Lawyers Do)!

Hi everyone, it’s Dana. I want to share a personal story with you about 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐧. Last Monday, I got a taste of what...

Car Accidents: How Fault is Determined

Determining fault is a crucial part of any personal injury claim arising from a car accident. In many situations, there can be more than one...

New Cars Are Safer, but Women Still Most Likely to Suffer Injury or Death in a Car Crash

Women are at a much higher risk of fatality and injuries in car crashes than men. Consider these statistics: A front-seated...

A Simple Guide to Buying South Carolina Automobile Insurance

When buying car insurance in South Carolina, you will see terms like liability, UIM, UM, MedPay, PIP, collision, and comprehensive coverage. Knowing what these mean...

From Potholes to Payouts: Your Guide to Holding South Carolina Accountable for Its Treacherous Roads

South Carolina may have escaped Consumer Reports’ Worst Roads in America top 10, settling at a grim 27th place, but even as a “middle-of-the-pack”...

Start the New Year Safely: Hidden Car Features That Could Save Lives and Money

As we welcome the new year, it’s the perfect time to focus on making safer, smarter choices on the road. Cars today are packed with...

What Is Underinsured Motorist Coverage and Why You Might Need It More Than You Think

When most people buy car insurance, they focus on the basics: liability, collision, maybe comprehensive. But, one of the most important types of coverage you can...

DUI and Multi-Car Crashes Under South Carolina’s New 2026 Law

At Palmetto State Injury Lawyers, we see it all the time: a chain-reaction crash where multiple drivers share blame. These cases are already complicated, but...

Why Deer Collisions Surge Each November — and How Permanent Daylight Saving Time Could Change It

Every November, when South Carolinians “fall back” and darkness arrives an hour earlier, another danger quietly rises on our roads — deer collisions. A study...

Can I File a Lawsuit If I Wasn't Wearing a Seat Belt?

If you had to estimate what percentage of adults in the United States wear seat belts, what would you guess?Most people underestimate it. According to...

A Force to Be Reckoned With

Someone recently told me I’ve always been a force to be reckoned with. My dad would have agreed. He used to joke that he hadn’t been able...