Common Workplace Injuries
To have a worker’s compensation case, your injury must have happened while you were arriving, leaving or working on the job. You still may have a case even if the injury was your fault. Not all injuries that occur on the job are accidents. Repetitive injuries like carpal tunnel or
SlideShow – Defective Medical Products & How We Can Help
Defective medical products or prescription drugs are more common than you may think. When you or a family member has a medical device used on you or a prescription drug prescribed, you have the rightful expectation that everything will go according to plan. Unfortunately and all too often, a prescription
Quiz: Do You Know Your South Carolina Motorcycle Laws?
The state of South Carolina has enacted several motorcycle laws intended to maintain optimal levels of safety for all riders sharing the road. However, obeying these laws is important for much more than safety reasons. If you violate state motorcycle laws, it can impact your ability to recover compensation after
Bodies Recovered After Weekend Boating Accident
Jacque Bracewell Jr. and several others were enjoying a night out on Lake Moultrie around 7:30 on Saturday, July 23rd, when their night quickly turned deadly. Bracewell’s 35-foot Contender was 3 miles out from Short Stay boat landing when it hit a wave and made a sharp turn. Several people
Takata Airbag Recall Impacts 1 in 8 Vehicles
According to a new report by Kelley Blue Book, recalls of vehicles containing defective Takata airbags impact approximately 1 out of every 8 vehicles on our nation’s roads. However, this report also found that 33% of individuals surveyed were unsure whether their car was part of the recall. To date,
Preparing For Your Workers’ Compensation Medical Evaluation
After you have been injured on the job and submitted a written report to your supervisor, you may be required by your supervisor to get a medical evaluation. The results of this examination can affect the final outcome of your case, so you need to be aware of how to
How Can I Claim My Volkswagen Settlement?
German automaker Volkswagen recently settled with the United States government over emissions tampering lawsuits, which began to appear after the company admitted to putting software in its diesel vehicles that was designed to cheat emissions tests. According to the terms of the deal, owners of affected car models can sell
Damage Caps in Your Medical Malpractice Case
As medical expenses rise, the costs of a botched operation or treatment make it all the more expensive to be a victim of medical malpractice. Lawsuits for malpractice are traditionally designed to help you recover these expenses. However, the state of South Carolina puts a cap on the amount of
The Many Types of Nursing Home Neglect
Not all forms of nursing home abuse are the result of active maliciousness toward residents. In many ways, the most insidious form of nursing home abuse is the type that comes from doing nothing at all. When a caretaker for your elderly family member fails to fulfill their obligation as
South Carolina’s Drunk Driving Fatality Rate Leads Nation
It’s a well-known fact that drunk driving leads to an increased number of fatalities from auto accidents. But according to data recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), this is a much bigger problem in South Carolina than it is elsewhere in the United States. According to
Filing an Insurance Claim for Your Car Accident in South Carolina
The sudden violence and physical shock of a car accident, even one that happens at a low speed, can be quite startling. You may start acting on the influence of adrenaline and instinct, without much awareness of what you are doing or saying. It’s difficult to maintain complete control over
Recent High-Profile Defective Product Cases
The last few months have seen a number of high-profile cases in which major companies were bringing defective products to market. These products often had the potential to cause millions of dollars in environmental and personal damages, but they were nevertheless brought to market through either the incompetence or irresponsibility
