Articles Category | Car accidents

How is Dash Cam Footage Useful in a Trial?

Dash cam footage has become one of the most powerful tools available in modern personal injury litigation, capturing the moments before, during, and after a crash with a clarity no eyewitness can match. At Douglas Jennings Law Firm LLC, we have used dash cam recordings to support clients injured in...

Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Crash

If you have recently been in an accident, you likely understand the headache of dealing with insurance. While it is understandable that you want to move on with your life, gathering pertinent documentation and evidence can allow you to recover the entirety of your damages. If the crash was caused...

Steps to Take if Someone Hits and Runs from My Vehicle

Car accidents are dangerous and terrifying. If the at-fault driver flees the scene and ignores your well-being, the experience can feel even worse. Motorists in South Carolina are required to stop after traffic accidents, but not everyone does. If you are the unfortunate victim of such an event, our experienced...

Dashcam Footage in a Personal Injury Case

If you’ve been injured in a traffic accident of any kind, the strength of your claim will hinge on the available evidence, and dashcam footage can prove invaluable. Discuss your claim with an experienced Bennettsville traffic accident attorney at Douglas Jennings Law Firm, LLC, today. Eyewitness Testimony Is Subjective Eyewitness...

Steps to Take Immediately After Someone Hits Your Car

When a driver knocks you off your feet, the shock can be immediate. However, the full weight of the injuries may not set in until hours later. Knowing what steps to take right away is critical, not just for your health, but for your ability to hold the negligent driver...

What Constitutes Reckless Driving?

Reckless driving isn’t just careless. It’s a conscious disregard for the safety of others on the road. In South Carolina, you can be charged with reckless driving if you operate a vehicle in a way that shows willful or wanton disregard for the rights or safety of others. That legal...

Causes of Rear-End Accidents

Getting rear-ended at a stoplight or during rush hour can lead to more than just vehicle damage. It can also result in weeks or months of pain, time off work, and a lengthy recovery. While most rear-end crashes are caused by careless drivers, proving that and getting full compensation isn’t...

Rain, speed lead to head-on crash, $1.075M settlement

Bennettsville Couple $3.75 Million Settlement After Being Rear-Ended