Category Archives: Personal Injury
Spinal Stenosis and Your Car Accident
Spinal stenosis is a type of degenerative spinal column injury. It is characterized by a narrowing of the channel which the spinal cord runs through. As this channel narrows, it can put pressure on the spinal cord, leading to pain, numbness, and weakness. Spinal stenosis almost always gets worse over time if you do… Read More »
How to Speed Up a Personal Injury Settlement
After a serious car accident, injured victims need financial compensation. They usually have expensive medical bills, as well as lost income or wages. It’s hard for the typical car accident victim to afford their daily expenses. A timely settlement is helpful. Unfortunately, many settlements are delayed for various reasons, and many people are pushed… Read More »
How Weather and Road Conditions Affect Car Accident Liability in South Carolina
Car accidents don’t always happen because of reckless drivers alone. Poor weather and dangerous road conditions often play a major role in crashes throughout South Carolina. Heavy rain, fog, black ice, and even poorly maintained roads can all make driving risky. But here’s the important question: Who is responsible for an accident when weather… Read More »
What Happens if a Car Accident Involves a Rideshare Driver (Uber/Lyft) in South Carolina?
Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have made getting around Greenville and the rest of South Carolina more convenient than ever. But when a rideshare vehicle is involved in a car accident, determining who is responsible for paying damages becomes more complicated than in a typical crash. At Snyder Heitman LLC, our Greenville car accident… Read More »
Helmet Laws in South Carolina and How They Affect Motorcycle Injury Claims
Riding a motorcycle in South Carolina offers freedom, adventure, and some of the most scenic roads in the Southeast. But it also comes with risks — especially when it comes to safety equipment like helmets. Many riders wonder how South Carolina’s motorcycle helmet laws affect their rights if they are injured in an accident. At… Read More »
The Most Dangerous Intersections in Greenville, SC
Greenville, South Carolina is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. With new businesses, restaurants, and neighborhoods springing up across the Upstate, more people are on the road than ever before. Unfortunately, this increase in traffic has also led to more accidents — especially at certain high-risk intersections. At Snyder Heitman LLC, our… Read More »
Passenger Rights: What Happens If You’re Injured in a Friend’s Car Accident?
Most people know what to do if they’re the driver in a car accident, but what if you’re a passenger injured in a crash? In South Carolina, passengers often face confusion about their rights, especially if the accident was caused by a friend or family member behind the wheel. The good news is that… Read More »
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different From Other Vehicle Accidents
Not all vehicle accidents are the same. While car and motorcycle crashes can cause serious injuries, accidents involving large commercial trucks are often far more complex. In South Carolina, thousands of big rigs and tractor-trailers travel our highways every day. When one of these vehicles is involved in a collision, the consequences can be devastating… Read More »
The Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes in South Carolina
Updated: Sep 15 South Carolina offers beautiful roads for motorcyclists — from the Blue Ridge foothills to the coastal highways. Unfortunately, the state also ranks among the most dangerous for riders. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, motorcyclists are far more likely than drivers in passenger vehicles to suffer serious or… Read More »
Car Accident in a Parking Lot: What You Need to Know
When most people imagine a car accident, they think of highways or busy intersections rather than car accidents in parking lots. But many of these collisions actually happen in parking lots—and these crashes can still cause painful injuries, expensive medical bills, and long-lasting stress. If you’ve been hurt in this type of crash, our… Read More »