Category Archives: Personal Injury
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 »
Proving Negligence in South Carolina
If you or a loved one have been injured or even killed due to another party’s negligence, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your options. However, you do not have to shoulder the burden alone. An experienced Charleston personal injury lawyer can zealously advocate on your behalf and help you navigate the… Read More »
Injured on Someone’s Property in South Carolina? Here’s What You Need to Know
Premises liability may not be a familiar phrase, but the concept is simple: it’s an action alleging that another party is responsible for an injury that occurred on their property. The responsibility of the party who owns the property is determined by a number of factors, including, why the injured individual was on their… Read More »
You May be Running Out of Time to Bring Your Medical Malpractice Claim
If you or a loved one have been injured or even suffered death due to a medical provider’s negligence, you are not alone. In fact, it is estimated that 10% of fatalities in the United States are caused by medical errors or mistakes. According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, medical negligence… Read More »
