Vehicle collisions · Client guide
Building a clear record after a serious collision
A car or commercial-truck claim depends on more than the damage visible at the scene. Medical evidence, witness accounts, insurance coverage, and the conduct of every responsible party can shape the path forward.
What to do after a collision
Seek appropriate medical care and report the crash. If it is safe, preserve photographs, witness information, vehicle details, and the investigating agency’s report number.
- Keep medical appointments and treatment records
- Save repair estimates, wage information, and insurer correspondence
- Avoid giving a recorded statement before understanding its purpose
How responsibility is evaluated
Evidence may include roadway conditions, vehicle damage, electronic data, commercial-driver records, and testimony. Truck cases may also involve a carrier, owner, maintenance provider, broker, or other business in addition to the driver.
What a claim may address
A claim may address medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning ability, pain, disability, and other losses supported by the facts and South Carolina law.
Why early preservation matters
Vehicles are repaired, recordings are overwritten, and witnesses become harder to locate. Prompt investigation can help preserve evidence before it changes or disappears.