A family received a settlement for wrongful death and a Greenville man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for DUI resulting in death, and failing to stop for a police vehicle resulting in death. Kent Eric Washington, 31, was driving on I-85 in ... Read More >
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What is Covered Under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law?
Navigating the South Carolina workers’ compensation process can be challenging for employees who have never filed a claim before. Many workers often wonder if their expenses will be fully covered, or if they will be forced to pay out-of-pocket for their ... Read More >
Man charged with felony DUI after crashing car into motorcycle, killing passenger
A South Carolina man has been charged with felony DUI after crashing his car into a motorcycle in York County, killing the passenger of the motorcycle. The driver of the car, 68-year-old Robert Ormand of Heath Springs, was arrested on charges of DUI ... Read More >
Can I be fired for filing a Workers’ Compensation claim in South Carolina?
If you’ve been injured on the job, you might worry about being fired if you file a workers’ compensation claim. Although firing someone for that reason is illegal, some employers try to do so under the guise of another reason. That’s why it’s important to ... Read More >
Distracted South Carolina Drivers Contribute to 20,000 Wrecks Each Year
Technology has undeniably made our lives easier, but it can also put our lives in danger. Drivers across South Carolina often become distracted by their phones, contributing to 20,000 collisions each year. Distracted driving can come in many forms, ... Read More >
Bars Pay $2.6M To Settle DUI Dram Shop Case
2 Charleston bars agree to $4.6 million settlement after tourist dies in drunk driving accident The owners of two Charleston bars have agreed to pay a $4.6 million settlement to the widow of a man killed in a drunk driving accident. The at-fault driver ... Read More >
14 Important Facts About SC Workers’ Compensation Law
If you’re an employee in the state of South Carolina, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “workers’ compensation” over and over again. But despite being aware of the concept, most employees are caught off guard when they get injured on the job and aren’t ... Read More >
Bayer sets aside $2 Billion In Effort To Settle Future Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Bayer has announced it has reached a $2 billion formal agreement with the plaintiffs’ counsel in a class-action Roundup suit which alleges the weed killer causes cancer. The settlement, which has been submitted to a California judge for approval, is aimed ... Read More >
Schools across US join class-action lawsuit against JUUL e-cigarettes
Schools across the United States have joined a class-action lawsuit against JUUL, claiming the e-cigarette maker targets minors in advertising campaigns and downplays the health risks associated with vaping. Lexington School District One in South Carolina ... Read More >
Firefighting Foam Causes Water Contamination
Spotlight on firefighting foam as environmental groups warn of contaminated SC water A coalition of environmental groups has urged the South Carolina Legislature to do more about toxic chemicals known as PFAS which threaten drinking water across the ... Read More >
