Our Attorneys can Help after a Motorcycle Accident
In the following video, Pat McWhirter explains how our attorneys can help if you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence of another. Often, the injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident can be catastrophic in nature, resulting in costly medical bills, ongoing rehabilitation and lost wages from
Common Causes of Medical Malpractice
In the following video, Pat McWhirter discusses the different types of mistakes that result in medical malpractice. If you’ve been the victim of medical malpractice, you most likely have many questions regarding what happened. The attorneys at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates have been fighting for the rights of medical malpractice
Eliquis Linked to Dangerous Health Complications
In the following video, Pat McWhirter discusses some of the serious health consequences associated with the blood-thinning drug Eliquis. If you’ve suffered a serious bleeding injury after taking Eliquis, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your damages. The attorneys at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates have been fighting for
Drunk Driving Car Accidents during the Holiday Season (Infographic)
The holiday season is a great time to celebrate with friends and family, but this time is also dangerous. Holiday parties, Christmas gatherings and New Year’s celebrations result in excessive drinking throughout the month of December. Unfortunately, many people don’t act responsibly, making drunk driving car accidents an even greater
Cell Phone App Usage Increasing Car Accident Fatalities Nationwide
In recent years, many states have introduced laws banning talking and texting while driving. The purpose of these laws is to reduce the levels of distracted driving which are contributing to car accidents on our roads. However, the laws enacted in most states have completely ignored the use of apps,
Quiz – Do You Need Help with Your Worker’s Compensation Case?
If you’ve suffered an injury while you were at work, it is highly likely that your employer needs to cover your medical care, expenses, and lost income with worker’s compensation. However, many employers will try to avoid paying these fees. Please take our quiz to find out if you need
Trucking Industry Puts Pressure on Congress to Relax Truck Safety Regulations and Places Drivers in Danger as a Result
Due to their massive size and poor maneuverability, trucks present significant safety risks to others sharing the road. In order to combat these risks, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has enacted a variety of safety regulations that have reduced the number of truck accidents on our nation’s roads.
Simple Tips to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
The warm seasonal weather brings more motorcyclists out to enjoy a ride. Motorcycle collisions with automobiles can often be devastating to the motorcyclist while the other vehicle involved may not suffer much damage. According to the federal government, it is estimated that, for every mile traveled, the number of deaths
National Safety Council Predicts Highest Labor Day Auto Accident Fatalities since 2008
Labor Day is a little more than a week away, and many individuals in the Columbia area will embark on a road trip over the long weekend. However, it is important to drive safely and alertly due to the large increase in auto accidents occurring on our nation’s roads this
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
