COLUMBIA Injury Law Blog

Settlement negotiations can start after the insurance company receives a demand letter from the personal injury attorney. Cases settle during insurance claims if the insurance carrier agrees to the amount of money demanded in the letter. However, insurance carriers don’t want to pay claims. If they can find a reason to deny the claim or… Read More

One of the most common questions we get as a law firm is, “what is the value of my case?” Indeed, the value of a case is important, but understanding how settlement money gets distributed can be vital. Yet not many people think to ask how settlements are paid out. Arriving at a million-dollar settlement… Read More

Most people don’t know what to expect when preparing a personal injury case. At Goings Law Firm, LLC, we want you to know that’s okay. You’re not a lawyer, and we understand how complicated the legal system can seem from the outside looking in. To help prepare you for what’s ahead, our legal team has… Read More

Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience that gives the rider a great sense of freedom out on the open road. No matter how great an experience you have on a bike, you’re unfortunately not alone on highways and city streets. Sadly, in the year 2019, there were 123 motorcycle fatalities on South Carolina… Read More

Getting into an accident on the road can be as shocking as it is physically dangerous. Both the shock and the potential for bodily harm are magnified when the crash involves a large commercial vehicle. When fully loaded, semi trucks can weigh up to 40 tons, and they are capable of riding or rolling over… Read More

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone else, you could be entitled to compensation. It is critical that all details surrounding the incident are reported correctly. Insurance companies will look for small details in the report that, if taken out of context, could hurt your chances of receiving fair, full… Read More

After you’ve been involved in a car accident, there are a few documents you’ll need to get for your insurance company. Even though you’re probably not in the mood to think about it right away, you still need to get the accident report. This report is completed by the law enforcement officer who responded to… Read More

When something important happens to you, the first thing you probably want to do is post it on your social media. This is something that has become part of our lifestyle, and most of the time, it isn’t a problem. However, posting pictures on Facebook or Instagram after an accident is a very bad idea… Read More

When it comes to road accidents, there are many different variables to factor in. But these differences manifest in particularly significant ways when we consider the differences between a car accident and an accident with a commercial truck. If you have been the unfortunate victim of an accident with a large commercial vehicle and you… Read More

Formal education isn’t a requirement to become a commercial truck driver, although entry-level drivers are required to take training with a registered training provider. Prospective trucking employees must complete tests successfully and obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Since large trucks, such as tractor-trailers, are difficult to operate, truckers need a comprehensive knowledge of how… Read More