Archives for February 2017
Knee, Thigh, and Hip Injuries Are Common After Car Accidents
Seat belts and airbags have helped more people than ever survive the devastating upper-body and head injuries that used to kill so many car accident victims. However, these safety devices don’t do anything to prevent victims from suffering serious injuries...
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Is the Delivery Company or the Driver Liable for Accident Claims?
With more and more people shopping online throughout the year for everything from shoes to groceries, the delivery truck is a common sight in just about every neighborhood these days. Those delivery drivers are under a lot of pressure to...
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What Factors Can Lead to an Anesthesia-related Death?
Many South Carolinians worry about the side effects of anesthesia when they need surgery — and understandably so. While experts say the risks of anesthesia are generally low, research suggests the general anesthesia death rate may be as high as...
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How a Civil Trial Can Succeed Where a Criminal Trial Fails
Prosecutors can only bring a case to trial if they have enough evidence to convince a jury that a crime has been committed “beyond a reasonable doubt,” which is the highest standard of evidence used in court. That can sometimes...
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Truck Accident Claims Lives of 3 Children in South Carolina
Four people are dead after a horrific two-vehicle crash along I-95 last month. The crash happened early morning, at approximately 4 a.m. in Colleton County, South Carolina. According to police, a vehicle carrying three children was hit by a semi-truck...
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Hold Drunk Drivers Accountable for Accidents They Cause
Drunk driving accidents can cause serious harm to the people who are involved in them. The drunk drivers need to be held accountable for the choice they made to get behind the wheel. This can be done through a civil...
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Bringing a Civil Suit Against a Driver Facing Criminal Charges
Can you sue a driver who is already facing criminal charges for causing you serious bodily harm while driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol? Yes—although you may decide to wait until after the criminal trial plays out to...
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Bond Denied for Man Involved in Fatal Accident
A 21-year-old man is facing charges for reckless homicide, leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death and felony driving under the influence result in death for his role in a fatal multi-vehicle accident. South Carolina troopers responded to...
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Understanding Your Rights When the Police Use Excessive Force
You might be familiar with the term “police brutality” from movies and television shows, but the fact is, that is not an actual charge police officers who act beyond their training can face in South Carolina. While it might be...
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Texting and Driving in South Carolina
As phones get smarter, drivers get more distracted. Texting and driving is a habit that is fatal yet common. What exactly makes texting and driving so dangerous? How common is it? Who does it the most? What laws are there...
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