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In this video our attorneys walk through the first things they evaluate after an auto collision, explaining how fault is determined differently in North Carolina and South Carolina and what that means for recovery. In South Carolina, comparative negligence applies: if you are partially at fault, you can still recover a percentage of your damages (for example, 80% of $1,000 if you were 20% at fault). In North Carolina, however, contributory negligence still governs many cases — even 1% fault can bar recovery entirely — so early, careful investigation is critical. The attorneys also discuss how multi-car pileups change the dynamics of a claim: multiple at-fault drivers can increase the available insurance pool to cover serious injuries, but they also often lead to longer investigations and potential litigation as insurers and drivers assign blame. A major part of post-crash recovery is medical care; when clients lack health insurance, the firm helps connect injured people with doctors, chiropractors, and physical therapists willing to treat under a lien so treatment can proceed while claims are handled. The video emphasizes practical steps to protect recovery rights after a wreck — preserving evidence, documenting treatment, and understanding how state law affects whether and how much can be recovered — and outlines how available insurance limits, multiple defendants, and timely medical care all affect the path to settlement or trial.
Helpful links
North Carolina personal injury: https://www.stewartlawoffices.net/north-carolina-personal-injury-lawyer/
South Carolina personal injury: https://www.stewartlawoffices.net/south-carolina-personal-injury-lawyer/
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Rock Hill: 1242 Ebenezer Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Spartanburg: 409 S Pine St., Spartanburg, SC 29302
Beaufort: 205 Ribaut Road, Suite A, Beaufort, SC 29902
Columbia: 10 Calendar Ct., Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29206
Lexington: 203-D West Main Street, Lexington, SC 29072
Charlotte: 2427 Tuckaseegee Rd, Suite A, Charlotte, NC
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