5 Big Mistakes That Can Wreck An Accident Case
The South Carolina personal injury law firm you choose to represent you after an accident plays an important role in the success of your claim for damages. Equally as important in determining the success or failure of your claim is what you do to avoid the five biggest mistakes that
Product Liability – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Product Liability – What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You When Fred awoke yesterday morning, he had no idea he would end up in the intensive care unit within an hour of leaving his home, because his car’s brakes suddenly failed. Myrna and her friend Lisa went to a local
6 Workers’ Compensation Misconceptions
Workers’ compensation provides three kind of benefits to workers injured on the job: wage replacement during a period of disability, permanent disability or disfigurement benefits, and medical treatment & prescriptions. In addition, employees are compensated for mileage to and from authorized medical appointments if the drive is over 10 miles
Wreaths Across America
Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, as well as at more than 1,400 additional locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. This year, there are 32 cemeteries
Cayce Train Collision Leaves 2 Dead and over 100 Injured.
Amtrak train collided with a CSX train at 2:35 am outside of Columbia SC. Two Amtrak employees were killed, and over 100 people injured. It was reported that the rail switch had been manually set to divert the train onto the track that contained the parked CSX train. Video has
How Long Does the Process Take For An Auto Accident Case?
Being involved in an automobile accident is bad enough, but suffering a personal injury as a result is even worse. When you are injured through no fault of your own, you could face months or even years of lost wages and reduced income. At the same time, you could find
Tips to Prevent Distracted Driving
A few decades ago, drunk driving was the biggest hazard on the road. Back then, the patrons at the local bar thought nothing of getting behind the wheel, even when they felt more than a little tipsy. To make matters worse, local law enforcement often looked the other way, simply
What Qualifies as a Disability?
Whether you are unable to work as the result of an accident or an illness, the results can be devastating. Being out of work means that there is no money coming in, putting a significant strain on your finances. Even worse, the expenses associated with your illness or injury keep
Everything you need to know about boating accidents in South Carolina
How many of us love to go fishing with family and friends on Lake Murry, Lake Marion, Lake Wateree and the many other beautiful lakes in South Carolina? However, no one embarks on these fun fishing trips thinking something may happen that turns their trip into a tragedy. Unfortunately, boating
What is PIP Insurance and Do I Need It?
No matter what its type or coverage level, insurance is designed to shield people from risk. Business owners carry liability insurance to protect themselves and their personal assets from unforeseen circumstances and lawsuit-happy customers. Drivers buy car insurance to protect themselves in the event of an accident. Homeowners and renters
Erb’s Palsy in Newborns – What Every Parent Needs to Know
Your life is filled with wonder as you get ready to welcome a new bundle of joy into the world. You have decorated the nursery, pored over books full of baby names and baby-proofed your entire home in anticipation of the new arrival. With all the details taken care of,
Changing the Lives of Children in Ghana, Africa
Changing the Lives of Children in Ghana, Africa By Geoff Coston Director of Marketing & Technology McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A. In early 2015 I was approached by my brother-in-law, Jim Arant, to work with the churches of the Orangeburg District of the United Methodist Church to build a school
