Lane splitting (also known as white-lining and stripe riding) refers to riding a motorcycle between two lanes of stopped or slowed traffic. In January 2017, California became the first state in the nation to allow lane splitting for motorcycles. The move is forcing other states to re-examine their existing policies. If you have been injured […]
Expert Roundup – Making Driving Safer For Teens
Learning how to drive is a major milestone for teens. For parents, it can be a highly stressful one. They have every reason to be concerned about their child’s safety on the road. Here, we have compiled a list of statistics and expert opinions about the risks which teen drivers face. As you will see, […]
Community Spotlight: Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services
Throughout Columbia, Lexington and the Midlands, you can find a wide range of organizations that are dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives. To bring attention to the important work of these organizations, The Jeffcoat Firm launched our “Community Spotlight” series. In this series, we highlight local groups that are making a difference in […]
What do you do right after a car accident?
You’ve just been in a car accident. No one expects to be in a wreck. You need to know what to do. I’m Michael Jeffcoat. I’m going to tell you The Real Deal. I help make things right for injured people just like you by getting them the money they need to get their lives […]
What should you do if you can’t work after a car accident?
What should you do if you can’t work after a car accident? I’m Michael Jeffcoat, and this is The Real Deal. I help people just like you by getting them the money they need to get their lives back on track after an accident. The main thing to remember about what you should do if […]
How do you prove that it was the other driver’s fault after an accident?
How do you prove that it was the other driver’s fault after an accident? Hi, I’m Michael Jeffcoat and this is The Real Deal. I help people just like you get the money that they need to get their lives on track after an accident. Number one, witnesses who weren’t involved in the actual wreck […]
Get to Know The Jeffcoat Firm
Hi. I’m Kim Shealy Jeffcoat with The Jeffcoat Firm and if we haven’t met yet, I’m Michael’s wife. Michael and I have lived in the Midlands of South Carolina our entire lives as has our family. Lots of generations have come before us and we love our community. Michael and I have been married for […]
How do you know how much your personal injury claim is worth
How do you know how much your personal injury claim is worth? I get this question all the time. I’m Michael Jeffcoat and this is The Real Deal. I help injured people just like you get the money they need to get their lives back on track after an injury. There are three main drivers […]
South Carolina Winter Driving Tips to Prevent Road Accidents
While South Carolina isn’t traditionally known for the amount of snow it gets, the large snowstorm that happened in the winter of 2018 showed residents just how important it is to be prepared for driving in ice and snow. The snowstorm that caused more than 650 accidents, three fatal crashes and at least 20 minor […]
Congratulations 2018 Scholarship Winners!
The Jeffcoat Firm hosted their annual scholarship contest this year. We asked applicants to answer the following prompt in an essay or video: Have you or someone you know been affected by drunk driving? In what ways has it made or would it make you a safer driver? We received many great entries but could […]
