Auto Accidents Archives - The Law Offices of N. David DuRant https://www.lawofficesofdurant.com/category/auto-accidents/ Personal Injury Attorneys Wed, 29 Jul 2020 22:17:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 Car Accidents when visiting Myrtle Beach https://www.lawofficesofdurant.com/car-accidents-visiting-myrtle-beach/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:53:55 +0000 http://192.168.0.114/johnfirm/?p=1204 Before you go on vacation, you spend hours making plans for your visit and preparing for potential hazards along the way. But no matter how much you prepared, most people do not think about the possibility of a car accident while in Myrtle Beach. On average, over 130,000 car accidents happen each year in South...

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Before you go on vacation, you spend hours making plans for your visit and preparing for potential hazards along the way. But no matter how much you prepared, most people do not think about the possibility of a car accident while in Myrtle Beach.

On average, over 130,000 car accidents happen each year in South Carolina, and Myrtle Beach has its fair share. Because Myrtle Beach is a draw for tourists, car accidents in the area tend to be more frequent than in other parts of the state. 

It can be difficult to know what to do if you have a car accident while on vacation. You aren’t familiar with the local law enforcement, local traffic laws, or local insurance requirements. You probably don’t know how to obtain a police report, which is necessary for filing an insurance claim. You may not even know where to go to be medically evaluated and treated after the wreck.

The only way to make sure that everything is handled correctly is to hire an experienced local accident attorney. A Myrtle Beach personal injury attorney will be able to:

  • Guide you in how to get medical evaluation and treatment right away, rather than waiting until you return home.
  • Handle the filing and negotiation process with the insurance company, especially if the accident was the other driver’s fault, and the other driver lives in Myrtle Beach.
  • Handle all local aspects of your case, including obtaining the police report.
  • Represent you in court in Myrtle Beach so you are not inconvenienced by another trip, in the event your case goes to trial.

If you are a tourist who has had a car accident while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, contact us today for your free consultation.

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Myrtle Beach truck accidents different from a car accident? https://www.lawofficesofdurant.com/flexible-working-hours/ Sat, 15 Jun 2019 06:52:30 +0000 http://192.168.0.114/johnfirm/?p=1203 Many people think that they need to treat every auto accident the same way. You might have a general idea from your insurance company as to what you should do in the event of a car accident, which includes calling your car insurance agent. While some car accidents are a simple matter to sort out,...

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Many people think that they need to treat every auto accident the same way. You might have a general idea from your insurance company as to what you should do in the event of a car accident, which includes calling your car insurance agent. While some car accidents are a simple matter to sort out, truck accidents can be much more complex. Here’s how these accidents differ.

Multiple Vehicles

It is not uncommon for truck accidents to involve more than two vehicles. Multi-vehicle wrecks are common with semi-trucks because they are so large they can easily impact more than one vehicle in the course of losing control of the truck. Having multiple vehicles involved immediately complicates the matters of fault and compensation.

Potential Additional Parties

When you have a car accident with another vehicle, you usually don’t have to worry about other parties. The drivers are the only ones that can be held liable or receive compensation. But when there is a commercial truck involved, regardless of size, there are additional parties that might be legally at fault. In Myrtle Beach truck accidents this could include the company that owns the truck, the mechanic responsible for the truck’s maintenance, or the truck’s manufacturer, among others.

The more parties you have to an incident, the more complex the situation becomes. Not only do you have multiple parties, but all parties are represented by their own insurance policies. What insurance policy is responsible for which compensation can also get very complicated.

You Need an Attorney

A lot of people believe they can take care of a car accident themselves, working with their insurance company. But when you are in a truck accident in Myrtle Beach, you really need to talk to an attorney. As you can see, these truck accident cases can become very complex, and you want to make sure that you are getting the compensation that you need and deserve.

If you have been in a truck accident in Myrtle Beach, contact us today for a free consultation.

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