Category Archives: Automobile Accident

When Has An Insurance Company Acted in Bad Faith? Charleston Personal Injury Lawyers

Posted on November 1, 2012 by David

When a liable party is involved in a car wreck, his or her insurance company has a duty to defend unless there is some reason not to. The reason you pay your premiums every month is so that you are … Continue reading →

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David Conway on NBC News | Goose Creek Personal Injury Lawyer

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Ross Miller

Miller|Conway’s David Conway, Goose Creek Personal Injury Lawyer and Child Custody Lawyer, appeared on NBC Channel 2 News on Friday, July 27, 2012 to discuss the controversial South Carolina Supreme Court case wherein a young Native American child adopted by a … Continue reading →

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Relevance of Post-Collision Conduct: Are Punitive Damages Attainable? Charleston Car Accident Lawyers

Posted on June 21, 2012 by David

Oftentimes when there is a car wreck the negligent driver will drive off hoping to avoid any liability, leaving the other party seriously injured, and sometimes dead. Surely there should be additional liability, including punitive damages, imposed for this criminal … Continue reading →

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Summary Jury Trials vs. Regular Jury Trials. Which is Better for the Plaintiff?

Posted on June 14, 2012 by David

Recently, defense attorneys have advocated that the parties agree to “summary jury trial” as opposed to your standard jury trial. What is a summary jury trial? A summary jury trial is a privately held trial where evidence is presented much … Continue reading →

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The Driver Who Hit Me Is Underinsured. What Next?

Posted on June 11, 2012 by David

Getting into a car wreck is a difficult time for all involved, and it takes a toll both physically and emotionally. This difficult time even more concerning when insurance coverage is an issue. Oftentimes the most careless of drivers are … Continue reading →

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Knowledge is Power: Insurers Now Obligated to Disclose Policy Limits- Goose Creek Personal Injury Lawyers

Posted on March 19, 2012 by David

The South Carolina Fairness in Civil Justice Act of 2011 was largely a measure to change tort reform legislation in South Carolina on behalf of potential defendants, providing caps on punitive damages for plaintiffs in most civil claims. However, there … Continue reading →

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Uninsured Motorists and How to Protect Yourself – Miller|Conway Charleston Personal Injury Lawyers

Posted on March 14, 2012 by David

South Carolina, like most states, requires by law a minimum amount of liability coverage for every driver on the road. But, like most laws, for every person obeying them there is another who is breaking them. An estimated ten percent … Continue reading →

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The Perils of Texting and Driving

Posted on March 13, 2012 by David

As personal injury lawyers, we have clients come in our office every day that have been seriously injured in an accident. Oftentimes, a client will remark that the other party was seen on his or her cell phone. As text … Continue reading →

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Legislative Changes to Punitive Damages in South Carolina- Miller|Conway Goose Creek Personal Injury Lawyers

Posted on March 7, 2012 by David

Recently legislation effective January 1, 2012 has affected South Carolina litigation in a few significant ways. The full statute, S.C. Code § 15-32-510, can be found here. Firstly, and perhaps most significantly, in order to receive punitive damages in a personal … Continue reading →

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Invoking the Tyger River Doctrine | Goose Creek Personal Injury Lawyers

Posted on March 6, 2012 by David

Insurance companies have two basic duties under standard insurance policies: 1) the duty to provide coverage as stated in the terms and conditions of the policy; and 2) the duty to defend the policyholder against claims covered by the policy. … Continue reading →

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