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 […]
If you have been injured in a fall, you should meet with an attorney as soon as possible. A lawyer will help analyze whether you have a legitimate legal claim and can work to negotiate a settlement for you. One question some victims have is, “How long do you have to report a slip and […]
Getting hurt in a car accident can be devastating. Especially when the injury results in temporary or permanent disability. Depending upon the severity of the crash and the specific facts of the accident, you may have sustained injuries that require multiple follow-up visits, surgeries, and treatments from your physician. Moreover, if you are undergoing treatment […]
Nobody in South Carolina gets behind the wheel of a car or climbs into the passenger seat in an automobile with the expectation of getting hurt in a crash. However, car accidents happen more often than most of us think. When you are injured in an auto accident, it is extremely important to begin thinking […]
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was passed in the 1970s to help shore up the nation’s pension system after a series of high-profile implosions. ERISA sets standards that plan administrators must follow to safeguard pensions and make it less likely that they will go bankrupt. ERISA has also expanded to cover a variety […]
Bodily injuries can leave victims in serious pain. Fortunately, South Carolina law lets you receive compensation for this pain and suffering, which can be in addition to your economic losses like medical bills and lost wages. If you’ve been in a car or other accident, you need a lawyer who knows how to obtain the […]
Not every car accident causes bodily injuries. For example, you might have parked your car to run into a bakery, only to have someone slam into it while you were inside the store. Or someone could have hit your car when it was parked on the side of the street or in a parking lot. […]
As a general rule, a personal injury settlement or personal injury verdict is meant to be compensatory in nature. In other words, if you suffered $10,000 in damages in an accident, you are usually entitled to recover $10,000 in compensation through a personal injury claim. That being said, there is a very important exception to […]
The unexpected loss of a loved is a deeply traumatic event for any family. If you find out that the fatal accident could have been prevented with proper safety precautions, it can make the tragic experience even more painful. Under South Carolina law (SC Code § 15-51-10), negligent parties that contribute to deadly accidents should […]
Being involved in even a relatively minor car accident can be a frightening and painful experience that leaves many people unsure of what to do next. Although whether you need an attorney after this type of accident depends on the specific circumstances of your case, including how severe your injuries were and who was at […]