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My brother's Charleston truck crash has two insurers blaming each other, who pays?
What the police report says helps, but it is not what decides who has to pay your brother's claim in South Carolina....
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How do pre-existing injuries affect a Charleston child injury claim?
The biggest money mistake is letting the insurer use your child's old MRI, therapy notes, or prior diagnosis to...
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My coworker said Greenville crash claims stall unless I give a recorded statement. True?
$0 is what the insurer has to pay quickly just because a claim was opened. A realistic Greenville example: a single...
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Why is insurance telling us only my dad's estate can sue in North Charleston?
A lot of families get stuck on this because in Georgia the surviving spouse usually brings the wrongful death case...
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What happens if I wait to treat panic attacks after a Spartanburg crash?
The worst mistake people make is waiting months to get help because they think panic, nightmares, and driving fear...
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Why is Charleston insurance saying no ticket means no payout?
As of January 1, 2025, South Carolina's minimum auto liability limits increased to $30,000/$60,000/$25,000. That...
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Is it too late to save crash evidence in Myrtle Beach?
What the police report says matters, but it is not the whole case. What usually matters more is the evidence that...
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Why won't they put the Myrtle Beach crash offer in writing?
The surprising part: a verbal settlement offer means almost nothing. In South Carolina, insurers sometimes float...
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Can North Charleston fire me if I report a contractor van crash near a school?
Yes - the surprising part is that South Carolina is an at-will employment state, so an employer can fire someone for...
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Is suing Spartanburg after a school-zone crash even worth it?
It depends - and the common wrong answer is "no, you can't sue the government in South Carolina." You can, but...
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Did I miss South Carolina's deadline to claim future care after my Spartanburg crash?
No - future medical care can still be part of your claim, but the clock to preserve that claim may already be...
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Key Terms

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vehicular assault
Miss this term, and you can badly underestimate what happened after a crash: a wreck that looks like "just an...
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retaliation claim
What trips people up most is that you do not have to be fired to have one. A retaliation claim is a legal claim...
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interactive process
People often confuse the interactive process with a reasonable accommodation. They are related, but not the same. A...
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misclassification as independent contractor
You may see this come up in a pay dispute, a workers' comp denial, or a company email saying you were a "1099...
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uninsured motorist penalty
Insurance companies and defense lawyers sometimes use this phrase like a weapon, suggesting an injured person loses...
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move-over law
People often confuse a move-over law with a general duty to slow down for road hazards. The difference is narrower...
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EEOC complaint
Miss the deadline, file in the wrong place, or leave out key facts, and a workplace discrimination case can stall...
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disparate impact in hiring
You might see this phrase in an EEOC charge, a rejection letter dispute, an HR response, or a lawyer's explanation...
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Americans with Disabilities Act
A federal civil rights law that bans disability-based discrimination and requires reasonable access and...
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Family and Medical Leave Act
A federal law that gives eligible employees unpaid, job-protected leave for certain family and medical reasons while...
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reasonable accommodation
Miss this issue at work, and a bad situation can get worse fast: hours get cut, a worker gets pushed out after an...
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non-compete agreement enforceability
Not every paper you signed at work can actually keep you from taking a new job. A non-compete is not automatically...
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hostile work environment claim
The biggest misunderstanding is that a rude boss, office gossip, or a toxic workplace is not automatically illegal....
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quid pro quo harassment
You just got a letter that says your complaint may involve "quid pro quo harassment" after a supervisor hinted you...
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wage and hour violation
You might see this phrase in a pay dispute email, a lawyer's demand letter, a Department of Labor complaint, or a...
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Radiculopathy
Three years is usually all the time you have to file a South Carolina injury lawsuit before you can lose the right...
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overtime exemption
Not a special deal that lets an employer skip overtime whenever a worker is salaried, has a manager title, or agrees...
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sexual harassment
Miss the warning signs, stay silent too long, and a job, career path, or legal claim can slip away before action is...
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independent appraisal
Yes - if the repair estimate or vehicle value looks off, an independent appraisal is a separate professional opinion...
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Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
What protection does federal law give workers against discrimination on the job? Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
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arbitration agreement in employment
The worst time to learn about this is after a firing, harassment report, or unpaid wage dispute, when a worker finds...
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severance agreement
Were you handed papers after being fired or laid off and told to sign for pay? A severance agreement is a contract...
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right to sue letter
A right to sue letter is official written notice that you may file a lawsuit, usually after an agency has finished...
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Age Discrimination in Employment Act
A federal law that protects workers and job applicants age 40 and older from age-based discrimination in hiring,...
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