Before you go on vacation, you spend hours making plans for your visit and preparing for potential hazards along the way. But no matter how much you prepared, most people do not think about the possibility of a car accident while in Myrtle Beach.
On average, over 130,000 car accidents happen each year in South Carolina, and Myrtle Beach has its fair share. Because Myrtle Beach is a draw for tourists, car accidents in the area tend to be more frequent than in other parts of the state.
It can be difficult to know what to do if you have a car accident while on vacation. You aren’t familiar with the local law enforcement, local traffic laws, or local insurance requirements. You probably don’t know how to obtain a police report, which is necessary for filing an insurance claim. You may not even know where to go to be medically evaluated and treated after the wreck.
The only way to make sure that everything is handled correctly is to hire an experienced local accident attorney. A Myrtle Beach personal injury attorney will be able to:
- Guide you in how to get medical evaluation and treatment right away, rather than waiting until you return home.
- Handle the filing and negotiation process with the insurance company, especially if the accident was the other driver’s fault, and the other driver lives in Myrtle Beach.
- Handle all local aspects of your case, including obtaining the police report.
- Represent you in court in Myrtle Beach so you are not inconvenienced by another trip, in the event your case goes to trial.
If you are a tourist who has had a car accident while vacationing in Myrtle Beach, contact us today for your free consultation.