Category: Car Accident

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…

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…

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…

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…

Alcohol detection systems, specifically Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs), are currently used in South Carolina to help prevent accidents caused by repeat offenders of DUIs. Essentially an in-car breathalyzer, these devices require drivers to take a breath alcohol test before their…

A secondary car accident is any crash that happens as a result of another “primary” car accident. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), one in every five car crashes is a secondary crash. However, drivers should never make the…

After a serious accident such as a car crash, you will likely need a lot of financial help to get your life back to normal. When the accident wasn’t your fault, you can usually sue for compensatory damages, such as…

A line item in the $1.5 trillion transportation and infrastructure bill passed by the U.S. House in July could lead to automation in cars to identify drivers who are intoxicated. The provision requires the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)…