Legal News & Articles
If you are frustrated by an inability to work due to a disability, you may be one of the over 60,000 individuals living in the United States that qualify for Social Security disability[...]
Emma’s Law Reforms DUI Punishments in South Carolina
Legislators in South Carolina had great success in DUI reform this summer. South Carolina, previously criticized for being lax on drunk driving offenses, passed “Emma’s Law,” a law requiring an interlock device to[...]
What if I’m in an Accident While Test Driving a Vehicle?
Buying a new (or new-to-you) car is a huge financial investment. Before you commit to taking out an auto loan or forking over thousands of dollars, you want to be sure that a[...]
Workers’ Compensation Claims: Not Just For Manual Labor
Many people, incorrectly, attribute workers’ compensation claims only to those in dangerous, labor-intensive, manual labor-type occupations. However, the vast majority of employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance, regardless of the relative[...]
What to Do After an Auto Part Recall
When you invest in a vehicle, you expect it to stay in good working condition for the foreseeable future. You do everything within your ability to make sure that it does, including taking[...]
Local Attorney Speaks Out to Improve Services for Victims of Crime
Columbia attorney Carl L. Solomon was among the speakers featured recently at three one-day seminars sponsored by The National Center for Victims of Crime. These seminars were offered free to professionals in South[...]
How to Safely Pass a Tractor-Trailer on the Highway
Passing a tractor-trailer on the highway can be scary. It doesn’t have to be scary or dangerous though. Understand the truck, plan your moves, remain calm, and avoid distractions, and that truck will[...]
How Often Do Car Accidents Result in Spinal Cord Injuries?
According to the DoT’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics, there were nearly 6.76 million car accidents in 2019, the latest year for which complete data is available. These resulted in 2.74 million injuries and[...]
Drug Recall Has Widespread Impact
FDA Withdraws Approval Of Pain Medications After Study Shows Related Heart Problem Columbia, SC – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it had withdrawn approval of any medications containing propoxyphene after[...]
Carl Solomon Addresses SC Bar Convention Published on Jan 28, 2011 at 3:34 pm in News & Community.
Carl L. Solomon speaks to House of Delegates and attendees Columbia, SC – Carl L. Solomon attended the SC Bar convention held at Hilton Head Island January 20-23, 2011. He presided over the Plenary Session,[...]