Auto Accident
February 15th, 2023
When a Car Accident Claim Exceeds Insurance Limits
A motor vehicle collision can happen to anyone at any time. Collisions resulting in injuries and property damage can lead to physical, emotional, and financial problems. These problems become even more stressful when your losses exceed the at-fault driver’s insurance limits. If you were in a car accident and the claim for your losses exceeded… Read More
Auto Accident
February 1st, 2023
Reporting a Car Accident to Insurance
Collisions can be traumatic experiences that leave you with severe injuries and losses. To protect your ability to pursue adequate compensation after a crash, you should report the accident to the insurance companies and file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance carrier as soon as possible. How to File an Insurance Claim When you… Read More
Personal Injury
January 15th, 2023
How Much Tax Is Paid on Personal Injury Settlements and Awards?
If another party’s negligence caused your personal injury, you might qualify for a settlement to cover your losses. However, when you receive a personal injury settlement or award, it’s important to know the potential tax implications. While most types of personal injury compensation are tax-exempt, some parts of a settlement may be taxable. This blog… Read More
Personal Injury
January 1st, 2023
What Happens After Mediation Settlement?
Mediation is a form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). ADR, specifically mediation, can be used in civil litigation to help the parties reach a settlement agreement and avoid going to court. Once a settlement is reached in mediation, several steps must be taken to ensure the settlement agreement is legally binding. This blog post will… Read More
Personal Injury
December 15th, 2022
When Is Mediation Not a Good Idea?
Mediation has many benefits, which is why it has become a popular form of dispute resolution for lawsuits. However, sometimes mediation may not be a good idea. What Is Mediation? Mediation is a process that may be voluntarily entered by the parties or required through a court order. Mediation aims to reach a mutually agreed-upon… Read More
Personal Injury
December 1st, 2022
Is Mediation Legally Binding?
Mediation is a popular form of dispute resolution because of its success rate and relatively low cost. Mediation can be court-ordered or entered into voluntarily by the parties. It becomes legally binding when both parties sign a mediation agreement. There are a few exceptions. What Is Mediation? Mediation is a meeting where the parties… Read More
Auto Accident, Goings Law Firm LLC, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
November 18th, 2022
Hit by a Cement or Concrete Truck in South Carolina?
Disclaimer: This firm cannot guarantee results. The results listed on this website are specific to the facts and legal circumstances of each of the client’s cases and should not be used to form an expectation that the same results could be obtained for other clients in similar matters without reference to the specific factual and… Read More
Personal Injury
November 15th, 2022
How Mediation Works
Before your case goes to court, you will usually have an opportunity to come to an agreement with the opposing party through a process called mediation. Understanding how mediation works can help you know what to expect from the process so that you can prepare accordingly. What Is Mediation in a Lawsuit? Mediation is a… Read More
Personal Injury
November 1st, 2022
How You Know if Your Deposition Went Well
Before your personal injury case gets to a courtroom trial, you will likely need to attend a deposition. You may feel nervous about this process, but having an experienced attorney on your side can help you feel prepared. Since they will attend the deposition with you, they can also give you feedback about how to… Read More
Personal Injury
October 15th, 2022
What Happens At A Deposition?
Although it might seem overwhelming, knowing what happens at a deposition and how to answer each question is crucial for knowing how to prepare. You can familiarize yourself with the process, so you feel comfortable and don’t say something that damages the outcome of your case. Personal injury lawsuits often involve a deposition. This stage… Read More
