Motor Vehicle Accidents | Query Sautter & Associates, LLC https://www.querysautterlaw.com FindLaw IM Template Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:26:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1502611/2022/01/cropped-Query-site-icon-32x32.png Motor Vehicle Accidents | Query Sautter & Associates, LLC https://www.querysautterlaw.com 32 32 What can you do if you’re injured by a reckless driver? https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2023/01/what-can-you-do-if-youre-injured-by-a-reckless-driver/ Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:26:46 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46948 You can’t prevent all accidents from happening, but there are times when drivers act without regard for the safety of other people. South Carolina law allows you to request compensation if a reckless driver has injured you. What is a reckless driver? Reckless drivers engage in behavior that is likely to cause an accident. These instances include: Speeding Driving erratically…

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]]> 5 shoes people should never drive in https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/12/5-shoes-people-should-never-drive-in/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 20:07:55 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46947 There are plenty of things to avoid doing behind the wheel, like eating, applying makeup or texting. However, a common driving hazard that often doesn’t get discussed is the type of shoes people wear. According to a study from the Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 16,000 vehicle crashes occur annually due to pedal errors. Those errors can often stem from people…

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]]> Teens and dangerous driving https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/10/teens-and-dangerous-driving/ Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:50:37 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46874 Teenagers may feel enthusiastic about receiving their driver’s licenses and gaining the benefits of driving privileges. New drivers might face dangers on the road, and teen drivers could deal with risks that older drivers might not. Younger drivers should become aware of the common risks teens face on South Carolina roads. Otherwise, they could cause accidents that leave fellow commuters…

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]]> How speeding increases your chance of serious car accidents https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/08/how-speeding-increases-your-chance-of-serious-car-accidents/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 20:34:24 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46860 Even if you’re a good driver, it’s important to abide by speed limit signs because speeding increases your chance of car accidents. Serious injuries and death are also more likely to occur at higher speeds. When you are going over 25 mph over the speed limit in South Carolina, you also face a reckless driving charge. This would increase your…

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]]> Life after you’ve been injured by a reckless driver https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/04/life-after-youve-been-injured-by-a-reckless-driver/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 22:02:46 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46785 South Carolina motorists understand the hazards of the daily commute. The busy roadways are littered with reckless drivers, and if you’ve been injured by one, the effects can be long-lasting. Hospital bills, lost wages and disability can result when a driver is being unsafe. Many drivers receive phone calls or text messages while driving. If there’s a sense of urgency,…

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]]> Tips for seeking medical help following a car crash https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/04/tips-for-seeking-medical-help-following-a-car-crash/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 21:30:10 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46812 You may think that you’re fine following a car accident, but injuries can creep up on you, developing slowly days or weeks after the incident. Everyone involved in a South Carolina motor vehicle accident should seek medical attention to screen for possible injuries. Tips to seek post-accident medical help Some injuries require immediate attention, but what should you do when…

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]]> Truck accident claims can be complex https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/03/truck-accident-claims-can-be-complex/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 22:23:15 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46807 Being involved in a truck accident in South Carolina can be a confusing experience. You may have received severe injuries as a result of your accident. Your own vehicle may have been damaged, and you may not be sure what your rights are. Why are truck accident claims so tricky? Truck accident claims are different from the normal type of…

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]]> Methods used to avoid distracted driving https://www.querysautterlaw.com/blog/2022/01/methods-used-to-avoid-distracted-driving/ Tue, 18 Jan 2022 21:56:32 +0000 https://www.querysautterlaw.com/?p=46789 It’s inevitable that every driver in South Carolina gets distracted at some point. It is how a motorist deals with the problem that prevents a deadly accident. The following are the best techniques that are used to avoid getting too distracted while driving. Remove the worst distractions Every driver has a number of distractions to consider. First, rank them from…

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