Drunk Driving
What Happens When You Didn’t Know The Driver Was Intoxicated?
It’s pretty surprising to find out that most victims of drunk drivers didn’t know that the other driver was intoxicated right away. They may have thought the other driver was speeding or even street racing. The victims of drunk drivers may have even suspected that the driver was under the influence but received no confirmation…
Read MoreTimeline on Settling Crashes with a Drunk Driver
Many people worry about how long they’ll have to wait for a settlement. The internet certainly doesn’t help with its troves of misinformation. So we’re going to break down the process so you can have a somewhat clear timeline on what to expect. When you have a drunk driver involved, the entire resolution takes longer.…
Read MoreShould You Pursue Punitive Damages Against the Drunk Driver in Your Wreck?
It’s pretty normal for someone to want the drunk driver who hit them to pay for as much as possible. Not only should you get compensation for the damage to your car, the medical bills, and your time lost at work. You should do battle for damages that aren’t so easy to identify: your mental…
Read MoreWhy Did the Drunk Driver Who Hit You Get Off So Easy?
Even in Columbia, South Carolina, where the general outlook on DUIs is pretty negative, the punishments are hardly ever harsh. Drunk drivers get away with quite a lot in terms of not serving jail time and not facing penalties that they should face for their actions. You were hurt by a drunk driver, possibly your…
Read MoreIf the Drunk Driver Who Hit You is Acquitted of DUI, Can You Still Sue Them Civilly in South Carolina?
Imagine you’re driving your family home from the local mall. You have your three kids in the back and your spouse in the seat next to you. You’re driving the speed limit and follow all the rules. It’s only 9 p.m. so you don’t think you have to worry about people out drinking and driving.…
Read MoreWhat Types of Injuries are Caused by Drunk Driving Accidents in South Carolina?
There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to drink and drive. With the availability of Lyft and Uber, anyone, at any time, can call for a ride. But that doesn’t mean people still don’t do it. There are thousands of people injured or killed in this country by drunk driving accidents every year. And despite…
Read MoreCan You Sue as a Passenger in a Drunk Driving Accident?
When you and your friends go out at night, all you want to do is have a good time. The last thing you’re thinking is that the night will end in tragedy. You designate one friend as the designated driver. You have no reason to think that they’ll drink alcohol, or that a drunk driving…
Read MoreWho to Pursue if Your Limo Driver Gets into a Drunk Driving Accident?
Imagine that you and your friends are going out to dinner and a concert. You know everyone will be drinking so you all chip in and hire a limo driver. You have front row tickets and you want to arrive at the concert in style. The ride to the concert is uneventful. You get there…
Read MoreHow Hard is it to Prove Fault in a Drunk Driving Accident?
There are over a million people arrested for drunk driving in this country every year. And, this number doesn’t include the over 100 million cases of self-reported drunk driving. This means the number of people injured in drunk driving accidents in South Carolina are dangerously high. A lot of people think that, if the defendant…
Read MoreSouth Carolina is One of the Worst States for Drunk Driving Deaths
Despite the advent of rideshare companies, thousands of people still make the decision to drive drunk every year. When people driver after drinking or using drugs, they put both themselves and all other motorists at risk. Knowing how big of a problem this is, law enforcement makes countless efforts to reduce drunk driving. However, even…
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