South Carolina Personal Injury Blog

E-cigarettes continue to dominate headlines amid mounting reports of vaping-related deaths and accusations that market leader JUUL targets young people with its advertising campaigns. Here are some recent media reports related to vaping.   JUUL sued by school districts for being a ‘drain on resources’ Three school systems have filed

IF I’M INJURED ON THE JOB, DO I GET TO CHOOSE MY DOCTOR? If you’ve been injured on the job, you’re entitled to file a workers’ compensation claim. Although your employer’s insurance will pay for 100% of your medical bills, the system comes with stringent rules – including a list

WHY DO I NEED A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ATTORNEY IF I’M INJURED ON THE JOB? Being injured on the job or developing a serious illness as a result of your occupation can be an extremely stressful experience that comes with physical and financial worries. A skilled South Carolina Workers’ Compensation lawyer

If you find yourself in need of an attorney, there’s a good chance you’ll turn to your trusty friend Google to assist you in your search. It’s also likely that some of the first results you’ll receive will be attorney finder websites and directories – but should you really rest

Importance Of Medical Evidence In A Personal Injury Claim You suffered serious injuries, including broken bones and a herniated disc, because a distracted driver ran through a stop sign and crashed into your car. It might seem unfair that the lawyers and insurance adjuster representing the negligent driver want to

There are some legal and financial liability issues parents need to know about when it comes to teen drivers. Getting a driver’s license is exciting for any teenager, but the experience is often met with anxiety from parents. Although no one wants to think about their child being involved in

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 restaurant for lunch and they became so ill that they

As per the most recent ascertainable numbers from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA), 5,977 pedestrians across the nation died from injuries that they suffered in motor vehicle accidents in 2017.  More than 70,000 were estimated to be injured. In the context of fatalities, that was a nine percent

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

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

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