If you've been in a car accident and you were not wearing your seatbelt, you wouldn't be the first worry that you might not be able to file a claim with the insurance company. Luckily, as long as you were not at fault, wearing a seatbelt will not factor into your right to compensation.
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You Can Still Get a Car Accident Settlement if You Weren't Wearing a Seatbelt When You Got Hit- and South Carolina Law Actually Helps You
If you've been in an accident, it is quite likely you will feel a bit shook up. But it is important to distinguish between the shock of being in an accident and potential traumatic brain injuries you may have sustained. Make sure you visit a doctor if there if you have any suspicion something is not right.
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Typical Medical Tests for Brain Injuries After Car, Motorcycle, Trucking, or Work Accidents
If you've been injured while on the job and your doctor requests you are assessed for an "FCE", they are referring to a Functional Capacity Evaluation. This is to get a better understand of how much you've been injured and how readily you may return to work. Learn more here.
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What is a functional capacity evaluation (FCE)?
These days biking and walking are great ways to get out of the house, exercise and get to where you need to go. But with more people enjoying these simpler pleasures comes more potential for pedestrian car accidents. Learn what to do in these situations from Rob.
Curious about truck driving terminology and the regulations? We outline some of the limitations and regulations to help you get an idea of what you are driving next to when you are on the highway.
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What Is a Semi? How Big Can it Get? Basic Tractor-Trailer Definitions and Size Limits
When you are injured in an accident and require medical attention, you will most likely have to interact with an insurance company. We cannot stress enough how difficult it can be to get a fair settlement without the help of an attorney. Rob explains more in this video.
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If You're Hurt in an Accident, Here's When You Need an Attorney- and Why
We would like to share a recent case result involving a very unusual car accident. Our client was sitting at a restaurant when a car hit the building, injuring our client. Luckily we were able to utilize her own underinsurance policy to help her with her medical bills. Curious about how? Read about the specifics of the case here.
http://www.bhollandlawfirm.com/case_results/get-a-car-accident-settlement-when-you-re-not-in-a-car.cfm
When our clients come to us for the first time after a car accident, a large question on their minds is usually how much their case is worth. Every case is different but the value of a case relies on a number of factors. Learn about these factors in our new article.
https://www.bhollandlawfirm.com/library/how-much-can-i-sue-for-in-a-car-accident-.cfm
Those planning on going to trial after a car accident are often surprised to learn that even if a police officer responded to the accident, it is not always a given that that officer will testify in court. Rob explains the interesting reasoning behind this in our video.
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It May Shock You the Police Can't Testify Who Caused the Crash in Your Car, Motorcycle, or Semi-Trailer Case, But Here's How You Protect Yourself
Meeting with a lawyer for the first time can be overwhelming in any circumstances but when you are meeting to discuss a fatal accident case emotions can be understandably high. We offer some advice about what to bring in your first meeting to help the meeting go smoothly.
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Here's What You Can Take to Your First Attorney Meeting About A Wrongful Death Case for a Fatal Accident
When you lose a family member in an accident, it can be hard to make sense of the world. During this turmoil, reaching out for help can seem impossible, but it is your family, friends and community that will help you piece things back together.
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When Someone Dies In An Accident, Their Family May Have Legal Rights, But It’s Complicated, And the Insurance Company Isn’t Going To Help.
We'd like to share a great example of what it can take to reach a fair settlement in a workers' compensation case. The complications in this case involve the "Two-injury rules" and how it allowed an injured worker to qualify for total disability. We explain the specifics of the case to help you get a better understanding of how it may relate to your own situation.
https://www.bhollandlawfirm.com/blog/workers-compensation-total-disability-in-south-carolina.cfm
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South Carolina’s Tough Two-Injury Rule for Workers’ Compensation Total Disability
Good news for those hurt in a crash while borrowing a car or simply as a passenger. In addition to the insurance from the at fault driver, you may be able to qualify for coverage from the car you were in and your own policy. This can come from underinsured motorist coverage (UIM) and you can learn more about how it can be leveraged on our site.
https://www.bhollandlawfirm.com/video/extra-settlement-money-for-car-borrowers-and-passengers.cfm
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If You're Seriusly Hurt in a Car Accident as a Passenger or Borrowing a Car, You Can Get a Settlement from a Surprising Source- If You Made a Wise Choice Before the Crash
In order to get a fair settlement from an insurance claim, there is much work that needs to be done to gather evidence that can justify your settlement. One important factor is a demand letter, which is the industry name for an official settlement offer. Read our article to see the process we use to craft a strong demand letter for our clients.
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How to Negotiate a Settlement With a Car or Motorcycle Accident Insurance Claims Adjuster: This Is What Needs to Be in Your Demand Letter
Injury lawsuits can be seen as controversial in our society, especially to those who have never been in a position to utilize one. But they exist for a reason and we strive to ensure that both the victims are compensated fairly, and the wrongdoers are not unfairly punished. Read more about our views on injury law here.
https://www.bhollandlawfirm.com/library/who-can-recover-for-fatal-settlements-in-south-carolina.cfm
Victims of traumatic brain injuries sustained in car accidents may not initially be aware they suffered such an injury due to shock of being involved in a crash. Unfortunately, this type of damage can remain difficult to detect, even after some time has passed. In this video Rob explains how these injuries happen and defines two types brain injuries that can occur, in an effort to keep folks informed of the severity of these injuries.
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How Brain Injuries Can Result From Car Accidents, and How Doctors Define Those Injuries
If you are ever the victim of a car crash caused by a drunk driver but do not suffer any injuries, consider yourself lucky. In these situations, despite a lack of injuries, we still recommend you speak to an attorney to ensure you are able recover damage to your vehicle.
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If You're the Victim of a Car Acccident with a Drunk Driver in South Carolina, Here's Solid Reasons Why You Should Meet with an Experienced Attorney About Your Property Damage Settlement, Even If You're Not Hurt
Punitive damages in an accident case can very much impact the resulting settlement but only specific types of cases can utilize this. There are 12 factors to punitive damages that are outlined by South Carolina Law and because of these complexities, we always recommend you take advantage of a free consultation with a lawyer to help understand your case.
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If Your Case Qualifies for Punitive Damages, These Are the Factors South Carolina Law Uses to Determine the Amount, Plus the “X” Factor That Can Make the Difference in Your Case
One of our workers' comp clients left us a glowing testimonial specifically complimenting Rob as a "Great Attorney, Outstanding Man in General" in his remarks. Read our client's testimonial and many like his on our site.
https://www.bhollandlawfirm.com/testimonials/outstanding-result-in-unique-union-workers-comp-case.cfm
Accident Reconstruction Experts sound like something out of Hollywood but for some accident cases they are a resource we utilize. If your case is complex enough to potentially require an expert, a Spartanburg accident attorney can get your the help you need. Learn more on our site.
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For Serious South Carolina Car, Motorcycle, and Semi-Trailer Accidents, Here’s What You Need to Know About Accident Reconstruction Experts, a/k/a Private Crash Investigators
