Understanding Attorney Finder Websites and Directories
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
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
Teen Drivers and the Law: What Parents Need to Know About Legal and Financial Liability
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
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 restaurant for lunch and they became so ill that they
Pedestrian Accidents Continue to Surge
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
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
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
