Columbia Auto Accident Legal Blog Archives

By: Robert F. Goings WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT: Here is our best advise of what to do after a car or truck accident: Step 1 – Get Medical Attention Call 911 right away to make sure serious injuries get prompt medical attention.  Even if you experience bruises, soreness, aches, or pains, go… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings The number of fatal car accident dropped in South Carolina by approximately 15 percent in 2013 based on statistics from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Traffic.  The South Carolina Highway Patrol campaigned strongly for people to be aware of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles during the year.  The number of pedestrian and… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings The Goings Law Firm, LLC is a Columbia, South Carolina truck accident law firm. Many trucking accident injuries happen because the driver is impaired or driving under the influence of drugs. A trucking company or motor carrier is required to perform a drug test on a driver or other employees in the certain… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings 1.  What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage, or UIM? Answer: Underinsured motorist coverage is referred to as UIM. UIM compensates you, or other persons insured under your automobile insurance policy, for amounts which you legally may be entitled to collect as damages from an owner or operator of an at-fault underinsured motor… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings So you’ve been in a car accident – you’re hurt, injured, and your car has sustained significant property damage.  You’re not sure what you should do?  You will be faced with many challenging questions.  Some of those question are… What do I say to my insurance company? Do I talk to… Read More