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 money you can receive from ...
The Many Types of Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing Home AbuseNot 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 a caretaker, it is known ...
South Carolina’s Drunk Driving Fatality Rate Leads Nation
Car AccidentIt’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 the data, 44% of all ...
Nausea Drugs
Product LiabilityIf you were given Zofran® during your pregnancy, you may have been unaware of the possible harmful side effects that this drug may have had on your unborn child. The manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, failed to sufficiently warn mothers of the potential harmful birth defects that Zofran could cause if taken during the early stages of pregnancy. Originally approved by the ...
Recent High-Profile Defective Product Cases
Product LiabilityThe 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 of decision-makers at the companies. ...
How Disability Benefits are Calculated in South Carolina
Personal InjuryWhen you make a workers’ compensation claim in South Carolina, your workers’ compensation comes in a few different forms. Workers’ compensation insurance generally pays for your medical bills and rehabilitation treatments as they occur. Your wage replacement and disability compensation come in the form of a weekly payment. The size of this weekly payment varies ...
Proving Neglect in a Nursing Home Abuse Lawsuit
Nursing Home AbuseNursing home lawsuits can cover a wide range of possible abuses, some easier to prove than others. While it may be clear if loved ones are being physically abused at their nursing homes, nursing home neglect can be much more difficult to prove. Rather than showing positive signs of abuse, you need to argue that ...
Essure Birth Control Device Causes Medical Complications
Product LiabilityThe variety and effectiveness of birth control devices has risen significantly in recent years, making it easier than ever for couples to choose if or when they want to start a family. Unfortunately, not all of these devices are entire free of defects. The Essure Birth Control Device, in particular, has had some nasty side ...
Flood Claims
Personal InjuryWhat You Should Do If You Have a Flood-Related Loss From the SC Department of Insurance Immediately: Call your agent or insurance company. Have the following information with you when you place your call: (1) the name of your insurance company (your agent may write policies for more than one company); (2) your policy number; and (3) ...
Volkswagen Diesel Car Emissions Lawsuits
Product LiabilityIf you follow the news, you’ve likely heard about the Volkswagen car emissions scandal. The German automaker recently revealed that their TDI® diesel models contained software designed to fool emissions regulations, and that the vehicles did not meet minimum emissions requirements. VW has been selling these defective products since 2009. If you own one of ...