A wrongful death lawsuit is a lawsuit brought against a defendant who has caused someone’s death either through negligence or through an intentional act. South Carolina Code of Laws Section 15-51-10 defines this as a “wrongful act, negligent or default of another.” Determine if a Wrongful Death Lawsuit Can Be Filed To determine if a […]
If you were injured in a car accident, you might be wondering, does my car accident head injury qualify for a claim? Head injuries can cause complex medical issues that may induce severe long-term damage to your quality of life. If you become injured in a car accident, determining negligence and who is at fault […]
Navigating the world of ERISA and employer benefits claims is complicated, with countless rules and procedures to follow. Meanwhile, your employer and insurance company are looking out for their interests. In some cases, you file a claim to get the support you need, and your claim is denied. At this point, it might feel like […]
Slip and falls happen every day. Whether you are in the grocery store or at a restaurant, you may be injured in a slip and fall accident. If this happens, you may be entitled to compensation for the accident, your injuries, future disabilities, a loss of income, and more. Personal Injury Lawsuit Process Below, we […]
Semi-truck accidents are some of the worst that happen on South Carolina’s roads. Semi-trucks are very large and heavy, transporting goods around the state and to the rest of the nation. Also called “big rigs’ or “tractor-trailers,” semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds—dwarfing the size of much smaller passenger vehicles. If you’ve been in […]
Brain injuries are some of the hardest to recover from after a car accident. Unlike a simple fracture, which can heal if given enough time, a traumatic brain injury can leave a person unable to leave the house for months. Some traumatic brain injuries never improve but leave a person permanently disabled. At our firm, […]
There are too many drunk drivers on South Carolina’s roads, and they are a definite danger to public safety. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drunk drivers killed 3,870 people in South Carolina in a ten-year period from 2003 to 2012. They have also injured tens of thousands more. As a leading […]
Large commercial trucks go by several names—tractor-trailers, big rigs, 18 wheelers, etc. These vehicles transport goods from the Carolinas to the rest of the county and bring back food, clothes, and other merchandise from the rest of the nation. It is not an exaggeration to say that commercial trucks play a vital role in the […]
Based on our experience, semi-truck accidents are some of the worst that a motorist can suffer. Large commercial vehicles cause a lot of damage when they run into smaller passenger vehicles. When a large truck rear-ends a smaller vehicle, the accident is usually called an “override” because the truck can frequently ride up over the […]
Each year, millions of Americans are injured in falls. Some of them slip in a private residence, while others fall in businesses like grocery stores or on public property. Regardless of where the person fell, many have suffered devastating injuries that require expensive medical treatment. If you have been injured, you might wonder when you […]