Legal News & Articles
In a court of law, there are specific rules governing what types of things can and cannot be admitted into evidence. Admitting something into evidence means that the evidence, whether it be an[...]
Tractor-Trailer Tragedies in South Carolina
Tractor-trailers are the large, 16-18-wheeled, multi-cargo big rigs that you see driving on the right side of the highway. Due to their sheer weight, size, and speed, any accident involving these vehicles can[...]
Summertime Safety: What Are Your Rights on The Beach?
With summer upon us, and disconcerting news regarding shark attack reports in North Carolina, now is a good time to brush up on water safety for the whole family. While of course patrons[...]
Understanding Damages in Catastrophic Injury Cases
Catastrophic injuries are generally defined as long-term, permanent, or life-changing injuries that severely impair one’s ability to live a normal life. In the context of personal injury law, these types of injuries generally[...]
Bad Roads Cause Bad Accidents
Road funding is no longer a high priority to South Carolina lawmakers, given that the 2015 session has lapsed with no steps to improve our roads. The bumps, potholes, and unevenness that make[...]
When the Brakes Break: Sharing the Road with Cyclists
Industry bicycle leader Trek recently recalled a series of brake levers that consumers complained were malfunctioning. Although Trek has stood by the statement that this was not a manufacturing defect, but rather improper[...]
Receive Benefits From Different Sources After An Accident
A serious or long-term injury can be catastrophic emotionally, professionally, and financially. If you are injured at work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation insurance, which can pay your medical expenses and[...]
PTSD Workers’ Compensation Up for Discussion in SC
Back in September 2014, we explored the possibility of workers’ compensation benefits extending to employees that suffered emotional trauma on the job. Now, a new discussion about its specific applicability in first responder[...]
Privatized Workers’ Compensation? Possible Changes and What it Means for You
A recent legislative push for privatized workers’ compensation insurance is sweeping the nation, including South Carolina. The Association for Responsible Alternatives to Workers’ Compensation (ARAWC) is pushing to allow companies to have their[...]
The Dangers of Road Rage
According to a recent news report, road-rage related incidents are on the rise in South Carolina. This is a significant concern, as AAA Greenville estimates that road rage is a factor in over[...]