What should I do if I am injured as a passenger in an Uber or Lyft vehicle?
Injuries to rideshare passengers are governed by a specific insurance framework that depends on the driver’s app status at the time of the crash. Passengers injured during an active trip are covered under the rideshare company’s commercial policy, which has significantly higher limits than the state’s minimum requirements. Successfully navigating a rideshare passenger injury claim […]
How long do I have to file a passenger injury claim in South Carolina?
South Carolina’s statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally three years from the date of the accident. Since evidence preservation, medical treatment, and insurance investigations all require time and coordination, it’s strongly advisable to consult a passenger injury attorney as early as possible after the crash, regardless of where you are within the […]
What if both drivers are responsible for the accident?
When both drivers are responsible for a crash that causes passenger injuries, the injured passenger can file claims against both drivers’ liability policies simultaneously. South Carolina’s comparative fault framework allocates responsibility between at-fault parties without reducing the passenger’s compensation, since the passenger isn’t at fault. A passenger injury attorney coordinates multiple claims and insurance carriers […]
May I file a passenger injury claim against the driver of the vehicle I was riding in?
Yes. Passengers have the legal right to pursue a claim against the driver of their own vehicle if the driver’s negligence contributed to the accident and resulting injuries. This claim is made against the driver’s liability insurance policy, not the driver personally. This is an important distinction, particularly for passengers who have a personal relationship […]