TURNING TRAUMA INTO TRIUMPH
Kristen’s Story of Finding Legal Support After a Crash
Kristen’s story began when she was hit by a drunk driver in Greenville — a jarring experience but, fortunately, not a severe crash. She found our firm on Google and reached out, curious if a South Carolina car accident attorney could help her get a fair settlement. My team provided her with valuable resources, including a free copy of my book on handling car accident cases in South Carolina, so she scheduled a free consultation and hired us right away. She hadn’t realized just how much expertise would be needed to get the best possible outcome, but I assured her we’d handle it. The Accident On Sept. 19, 2023, Kristen was on her way to work when she stopped at a red light on Poinsett Highway. Suddenly, a car slammed into her from behind at 35 mph, forcing her vehicle into the car in front of her. When police arrived, they found the other driver was intoxicated and immediately arrested her for DUI. Kristen’s injuries were thankfully mild; she was diagnosed with whiplash and underwent six weeks of chiropractic treatment, incurring $5,275 in medical bills and $800 in lost wages. Why the DUI Changed Everything In a typical case, I might have advised Kristen to settle her claim independently, but the DUI opened the door for a potential settlement that included punitive damages. Knowing the insurance
company would likely resist without a seasoned attorney involved, I saw a chance to secure Kristen the full value she deserved. Insurance adjusters know experienced attorneys can argue for punitive damages effectively, especially when they see a case that could succeed at trial. Going the Extra Mile The first step was obtaining the DUI police report, but I didn’t stop there. We found out this wasn’t the at-fault driver’s first DUI — she’d been charged less than a year prior, with disturbing details about her impairment. I gathered all this evidence, including Kristen’s medical expenses and a description of her personal suffering, to make a powerful demand on the insurance adjuster. The Outcome As a result, the insurance company’s lawyer agreed to pay the driver’s liability limit of $50,000. Kristen was thrilled to receive a settlement she never expected, just in time for the holidays.
*Past outcomes don’t guarantee future results. Every case is different, and all cases depend on unique facts and laws.
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KOREAN STEAK SLAW
Ingredients
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2 tbsp gochujang or sriracha hot sauce
• 1 large carrot • 1/2 red cabbage • 5 green onions, divided • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 2 tsp sesame seeds, toasted
“Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” –Colossians 3:2
• 2 tbsp soy sauce • 3 tbsp sesame oil, divided •
2 sirloin steaks, about 1 lb total
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1 daikon radish
Directions 1. In a large bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, and 2 tbsp sesame oil. Set aside 1 tbsp of mixture to use for dressing. Place steaks in bowl with the remaining marinade and coat. 2. Julienne radish and carrot into strips. Shred red cabbage and slice 3 green onions. Mix the reserved marinade with the remaining sesame oil and rice vinegar, then toss with vegetables in a large bowl to coat. 3. Heat a frying pan until very hot. Fry steaks for 2 minutes on each side for medium rare, brushing with the marinade as they cook. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, then slice into thin strips. Slice the remaining green onions and add to the slaw. 4. Serve sliced steak over the slaw and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a
time of adversity.” –Proverbs 17:17
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