Category Archives: Personal Injury
Is It Legal To Use A Dashcam In South Carolina?
Dashcams, or small video cameras mounted to a car’s dashboard, can provide useful information if you are involved in a car crash. A dashcam will record all events leading up to a car accident, and may provide valuable insights as to what caused the accident and who is liable for causing it. This can… Read More »
Have You Been Injured In A South Carolina Train Accident?
South Carolina has a rich locomotive history, originally boasting more than 4,000 miles of train tracks at the beginning of the century. Although today South Carolina’s forms of transportation have expanded, it still has nearly 2,500 miles of functioning railway tracks. And, while traveling by train is actually one of the safest forms of… Read More »
You May Be Surprised By Leading Cause Of Concussions
When most people think of concussions, they think of football games and other sports. However, while it’s true that sports such as football are the leading cause of youth concussions, the picture looks different for adults. For adults, the leading cause of concussions is falling. Car accidents are also a leading cause of traumatic… Read More »
Suing For Injuries After A Fight
If you have suffered injuries after being attacked, assaulted, or defending yourself in a fight that you did not instigate, you may be unsure of what your options are legally or what steps to take. The good news is that you may have avenues for recovery available to you. In South Carolina, when someone… Read More »
What To Do After You’ve Been In A South Carolina Truck Accident
If you’ve been involved in an accident with a truck, you are lucky to be alive. Semi-trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Trucks can weigh up to thirty times that of a standard passenger vehicle, leaving most cars on the road highly vulnerable. Because of their heavy weight, trucks can take 20-40 times… Read More »
Slip-And-Fall Accidents Leading Cause Of Traumatic Brain Injuries
It’s summertime, and with all the fun that comes with pool visits and slip-and-slides, so too does an increase in the risk of slip-and-fall accidents. While many people may think slips and falls are inevitable, particularly during the summer months, most slip-and-fall accidents are 100% preventable. Further, there is even more reason to ensure… Read More »
The Dangers Of Roll-Over Truck Accidents
Any accident between a standard passenger vehicle and a semi-truck has the potential to be deadly. With a semi-truck weighing up to 80,000 pounds (including its cargo), it’s hard to imagine a 5,000-6,000 pound car standing a chance. Let alone a pedestrian or motorcycle. Roll-over crashes are particularly dangerous, because unlike other kinds of… Read More »
Determining Liability For Summertime Pool Injuries
The weather is getting warmer and people are starting to open their pools for the summer. With pools come good times, relaxing weekends, and an abundance of possible injuries. So before you pop the top of your pool, it’s probably a good idea to make sure you understand what your legal duties are to… Read More »
What is My South Carolina Personal Injury Claim Worth?
Suffering an injury due to another’s negligence can be a life-altering and deeply frustrating experience. It is fundamentally unfair that you should have to suffer the consequences of someone else’s carelessness. In the aftermath of such an accident, a personal injury lawsuit may be the last thing on your mind. But as medical bills… Read More »
Can Mindfulness Help You Avoid Slip-and-Fall Accidents?
Slips and falls are a major cause of injury and death in the United States. There are many things that can contribute to a slip or fall, from cleaning materials to a leaking roof. However, a recent study indicates that practicing mindfulness may enable us to better avoid these dangers. The idea is that… Read More »
