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August 14, 2025 15 mins

“Don’t panic,” Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. advises anyone who has been sued. From determining insurance coverage to understanding the litigation process, Dirk walks through the critical steps in this conversation with Pearl Carey, from the firm's professional staff. He reveals how insurance companies control settlement decisions, explains the concept of "blue sky" policies when coverage limits are exceeded, and discusses bad faith insurance practices in South Carolina. Dirk emphasizes that "the final say-so is the insurance company" when it comes to settlement decisions, even when defendants disagree. Tune in for his insights about protecting your assets and navigating the complex relationship between insurance companies and plaintiff attorneys.

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