How to Handle a Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver
If you get into a car accident, you can usually rely on an insurance claim against the at-fault driver to cover your associated costs and lighten your mental load. But what if the other driver does not possess enough insurance …
What Is the Legal Procedure After Being in a Car Accident in Charleston?
It is quite challenging to remain calm after a car accident, especially when there are serious injuries. In Charleston, South Carolina, there are specific procedures to follow to handle the aftermath of a car accident effectively, and it is wise …
Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC Encourages Donations to Hurricane Helene Disaster Efforts
Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC recently donated $5,000 to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina to support Western North Carolina’s disaster relief efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation. The storm caused 96 deaths and brought historic levels of rain …
What Is the Liability of Local Bars Serving Drunk Drivers?
If you have been in a car accident caused by a drunk driver, they may owe you financial compensation for your injuries. In some cases, the motorist would not be the only one who is liable for what happened to …
Hit by a Drunk Driver in Charleston: What Are My Legal Options?
Being hit by a drunk driver can be a life-altering experience, leaving victims with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial strain. If you or a loved one have been injured in a collision caused by a drunk driver in Charleston, …
How Is Fault Determined in a Left-Hand Turn Accident?
Left-hand turns cause a high number of car accidents in South Carolina because they require drivers to cross oncoming traffic lanes with precise timing. If a driver mistimes one of these turns, they could easily get into a sideswipe or …
Are Anxiety Treatments Covered Under Car Accidents?
Everyone thinks about the physical consequences of car accidents: fractures, concussions, scrapes, and bruises. However, fewer people consider the emotional and mental effects of collisions caused by the shock, noise, and sudden impact.
Many of our car collision clients here …
What Are My Legal Options if I Was Hit by a Drunk Driver?
When inebriated, drivers act recklessly on the road, react more slowly to potential danger, and make poor decisions for their own and others’ safety. Unfortunately, drunk driving laws do not deter every driver in Charleston, South Carolina.
Our legal team …
Which Intersections in Charleston Are the Most Dangerous?
Charleston’s beauty and historical charm have attracted many new residents, but the city’s infrastructure hasn’t kept up with the growing population. The resulting congestion has led to a significant increase in accidents at several high-traffic intersections.
Here are some of …
Can Nerve Damage Occur After a Car Accident?
The aftermath of car accidents can introduce any number of stressors into your life: insurance negotiations, medical emergencies, property damage, and mental anxiety and trauma. While all these very real consequences come into play over time, victims notice their physical …