Wrongful Death Settlement Recovered for Passenger of DUI Driver
A family received a settlement for wrongful death and a Greenville man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for DUI resulting in death, and failing to stop for a police vehicle resulting in death. Kent Eric Washington, 31, was driving on I-85 in Greenville when a South Carolina
What is Covered Under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law?
Navigating the South Carolina workers’ compensation process can be challenging for employees who have never filed a claim before. Many workers often wonder if their expenses will be fully covered, or if they will be forced to pay out-of-pocket for their treatment. This article is designed to provide an overview
Man charged with felony DUI after crashing car into motorcycle, killing passenger
A South Carolina man has been charged with felony DUI after crashing his car into a motorcycle in York County, killing the passenger of the motorcycle. The driver of the car, 68-year-old Robert Ormand of Heath Springs, was arrested on charges of DUI causing death, DUI causing great bodily injury,
Can I be fired for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim in South Carolina?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you might worry about being fired if you file a workers’ compensation claim. Although firing someone for that reason is illegal, some employers try to do so under the guise of another reason. That’s why it’s important to know the facts when it
Distracted South Carolina Drivers Contribute to 20,000 Wrecks Each Year
Technology has undeniably made our lives easier, but it can also put our lives in danger. Drivers across South Carolina often become distracted by their phones, contributing to 20,000 collisions each year. Distracted driving can come in many forms, with texting and other cell phone usage being some of the
Bars Pay $2.6M To Settle DUI Dram Shop Case
2 Charleston bars agree to $4.6 million settlement after tourist dies in drunk driving accident The owners of two Charleston bars have agreed to pay a $4.6 million settlement to the widow of a man killed in a drunk driving accident. The at-fault driver had allegedly become intoxicated at the
14 Important Facts About SC Workers’ Compensation Law
If you’re an employee in the state of South Carolina, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “workers’ compensation” over and over again. But despite being aware of the concept, most employees are caught off guard when they get injured on the job and aren’t sure if they even qualify to make
Bayer sets aside $2 Billion In Effort To Settle Future Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Bayer has announced it has reached a $2 billion formal agreement with the plaintiffs’ counsel in a class-action Roundup suit which alleges the weed killer causes cancer. The settlement, which has been submitted to a California judge for approval, is aimed at managing future Roundup lawsuits. The deal would provide
Schools across US join class-action lawsuit against JUUL e-cigarettes
Schools across the United States have joined a class-action lawsuit against JUUL, claiming the e-cigarette maker targets minors in advertising campaigns and downplays the health risks associated with vaping. Lexington School District One in South Carolina is one of the plaintiffs. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, alleges
Firefighting Foam Causes Water Contamination
Spotlight on firefighting foam as environmental groups warn of contaminated SC water A coalition of environmental groups has urged the South Carolina Legislature to do more about toxic chemicals known as PFAS which threaten drinking water across the state. It comes as a South Carolina judge continues to oversee mounting
Firefighting Foam Lawsuit
Settlement reached in class action firefighting foam lawsuit Tyco Fire Products has settled a class action lawsuit for $17.5 million for PFAS contamination caused by firefighting foam. The company, which is known for mixing and testing foam containing “forever chemicals,” submitted the settlement to a South Carolina judge. The settlement
Covid in Nursing Homes
Nursing home residents & staff account for 39% of South Carolina COVID-19 deaths. As long-term care facilities across South Carolina continue to be hit hard by COVID-19, new data has revealed that residents and staff of those facilities account for 39 percent of coronavirus deaths. The data, released by the South Carolina
