If The Other Driver Was Drunk But Not Convicted, Can I Still Sue?

Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, although drivers who make a habit of driving while drunk or tipsy may not get caught until they cause an accident. Unfortunately, sometimes drunk drivers are not convicted of driving under the…

Crash Course: Traffic Laws in South Carolina

In the state of South Carolina, driving is a privilege that the state bestows upon its citizens. In order to be eligible, potential drivers are required to prove their skills through both written and in-vehicle tests before receiving a license. Unfortunately,…

Goose Creek Ranks 10th Nationally in Number of Car Accidents

Just a couple of months after being named one of Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live in the United States,” the City of Goose Creek, situated in Berkeley County, South Carolina, and the 17th fastest-growing county in the country last year…

The 7 Top Factors Causing Car Accidents in South Carolina

Unfortunately, car accidents are a common occurrence. They happen each and every day. Car accidents can also have a huge, negative impact on your life, especially if they involve you or someone you love. According to the National Highway Traffic…

Ever Think ‘My Insurance Company is Ripping Me Off’?

Many clients who have been injured in car accidents turn to Joye Law Firm for help because they are disappointed at the insurance company’s response to their needs. Some are more blunt, complaining that “My insurance company is ripping me off!” When…

Safety Groups Recommend 2020 Car Models for Teen Drivers

Consumer Reports (CR) and the Insurance institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) have put together a list of 18 recommended car models for parents looking to buy a reliable new car for their teenage drivers. With 2021-model-year vehicles reaching dealer lots later than…

Calculate Car Value After Accident: How to Determine Diminished Value

Originally published April 18, 2022. A car that has been damaged in a crash can suffer from “diminished value” after the accident. Even after the vehicle is repaired, the presumption is that a previously wrecked vehicle will be somewhat less…

Safety Tips for Keeping Elderly Drivers Safe on the Road

A 2018 survey recorded over 45 million licensed drivers age 65 or older in the U.S. For perspective, that’s a 69% increase since 1999, and accounts for one in every five drivers on the road. Why is this important? Older drivers…