McKnight Law Firm
Learn how pain and suffering damages work in South Carolina personal injury claims. Understand what they cover, how they’re evaluated, and what determines fair compensation after an accident.
When you are injured in an accident, the idea of filing a case can feel overwhelming. What does the process look like? How long will it take? What happens behind the scenes that you do not see? Understanding the anatomy of a personal injury case can help ease the uncertainty. While every case is unique, […]
At McKnight Law Firm, we believe safer streets are not just a community goal, they are a legal necessity. When safety standards are weak, accidents increase. When accidents increase, lives change forever. Charleston has seen a rise in incidents involving cyclists, pedestrians, and drivers sharing crowded roads. These are not random events. They are often […]
In Mid-February, 2020, none of us could have imagined what has transpired since then. It’s difficult to process. Our human nature is to want to… […]
Actual Damages Actual damages are also referred to as “compensatory damages,” which have the sole purpose of compensating a person for the harms and losses suffered… […]
It has been over fifteen years since the South Carolina legislature has amended the South Carolina Financial Responsibility Act to increase the minimum limits of… […]
When attorneys evaluate personal injuries, there are three major components to consider, sometimes referred to as each “leg” of the “stool”/case. Leg 1…. Liability: The at fault party must be legally liable by breaking a rule; Leg 2…. Damages are caused by the at fault party breaking the rule(s); and Leg 3….Insurance Coverage: There must […]
Compensatory or Actual Damages, refers to those damages such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life
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Every case does not end up in a civil lawsuit; many disputes with attorney involvement are settled pre-suit. But sometimes, it’s necessary. A civil lawsuit allows companies and citizens a reasonably organized manner in which to resolve disputes and restore justice for wrongs, through monetary awards. This is much different than a criminal […]
A “Civil” lawsuit is where one party sues the other for money; and in the context of personal injury cases, those civil lawsuits in state and federal courts are governed by state and federal rules of civil procedure that govern the “civil litigation” between the parties. More often than not, an insurance company attorney […]
