The majority of car accidents present a great deal of frustration. In addition to the disruption caused by needing a car repaired or replaced, an injured party has to gather medical records and bills from multiple doctor offices. Health providers make demands for payment, and health insurance companies refuse coverage. The insurance adjuster makes demands for documentation and requests for authority to gain access personal protected health information. Instead of spending needed time to recover from injuries, the injured person is presented with stress and frustration.
Car accidents can cause physical injuries ranging from soft tissue [whiplash type injuries] to injuries such as: head or brain injuries; neck, back, and spine injuries; broken bones; internal injuries from trauma; trauma leading to mental disabilities; and even death. Problems arise when an injured person requires medical care, as insurance companies are quick to deny coverage. Attorneys can help their injured clients to navigate these hurtles so that they can obtain needed medical treatment.
In addition to physical injuries and medical expenses, those injured in car accidents [along with family members] suffer other challenges. An injured person may be rendered unable to work, even if it just temporary; long-term rehabilitative measures may be necessary to return an injured person to the condition that (s)he had before the collision; and the injured person may be rendered unable to participate in activities that were enjoyed prior to the car collision.
Our firm represents those who have been injured in auto accidents. Because of the complex process, it often takes the efforts of an attorney to force the at-fault drivers and liability insurance carriers to fairly compensate those injured in auto accidents. We have been representing clients in the upstate for decades. Our experience and strategies have proven beneficial for many clients.
If you have been injured in a car accident in upstate South Carolina [Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Union], contact us and allow us to help you receive the care that you need and the compensation to which you are entitled.
What is the meaning of Automobile Collision Law?
Automobile collision law is a specialized and popular form of
tort law that focuses on the concept of
negligencein the context of automobile accidents. This field of law, which is sometimes called traffic law or
motor vehicle accident law, concerns the legal responsibilities of drivers, vehicle owners, and other participants in a collision. To prove liability, a victim must demonstrate that the defendant was negligent in operating the vehicle (due to a lack of safety), or violated their duty of care (due to speeding, distraction, or other reasons), that the violation was the sole cause of the accident, and that the plaintiff actually suffered damages. This field also interacts with insurance law. The majority of cases involve complicated insurance policies and regulations that need to be navigated in order to receive compensation. Unlike a criminal traffic violation, a civil complaint regarding an automobile collision is intended to financially recompense the victim for injuries, property damage, and other losses. The legal principles of
comparative negligence or
contributory negligence are often paramount to these instances, the fault of both parties is determined in order to arrive at the final conclusion.
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Academic Resource: Justia's "Motor Vehicle Accident Law" section provides a comprehensive academic breakdown of proving fault and damages in these cases.
Justia Motor Vehicle Accident Law
A car accident can change your life and cause serious injuries, high medical costs, and a damaged property. If you've been involved in a car accident in Spartanburg, Burts Turner and Rhodes Attorneys at Law will work on your behalf. We are experienced car accident attorneys, dedicated to safeguarding your rights so you can receive just compensation for your damages. We will take care of all aspects of your case, including investigating the cause of the accident. We will also negotiate with the insurance companies.
