A sudden injury is always a shocking and painful experience. And when someone else’s careless or intentional actions are to blame, there is also a deep sense of injustice. The injured person may face steep medical bills, lost income, and...
Personal Injury Blog
Can I Get Reimbursed for My Rental Car After a Car Accident?
A South Carolina car accident can leave people with injuries and inconveniences, especially if their vehicle needs repairs. Many individuals rent cars while their vehicles get fixed. But rental fees add up quickly, averaging around $81 per day in a...
The Impact of Personal Injury on Mental Health
After an accident, many people focus on how an injury affects the victim’s physical health. However, a serious injury can severely affect a person’s mental health. Never underestimate the impact of an emotional injury on a person’s life. Getting professional...
How to Determine Pain and Suffering in a Car Accident Case
If you suffered injuries in a South Carolina car accident, you could be eligible to receive compensation for a wide range of losses. Recovering money for medical treatment and lost wages is a common expectation. These expenses can be calculated...
Elder Abuse Laws in South Carolina
South Carolina’s Omnibus Adult Protection Act requires specific organizations, such as nursing homes, to provide adequate care and protect older adults from abuse. The Act also establishes abuse reporting guidelines and authorizes certain entities to investigate incidents of elder abuse....
The Hidden Dangers of Big Pickup Trucks
Big pickup trucks offer several advantages for South Carolina motorists, particularly for towing and hauling large loads. But today’s pickups are more dangerous than ever. Why? Modern pickups weigh 24 percent more than they did in 2000, and a pickup...
Suing a Nursing Home for Negligence
Did someone you love suffer abuse or neglect in a South Carolina nursing home? If so, you’re right to be angry and heartbroken about what happened. You also have the right to demand answers and justice for the cruelty your...
Fires and Explosions at Construction Sites in South Carolina
Fires and explosions are frighteningly common at construction sites. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), firefighters responded to an average of 4,300 construction site fires in a recent five-year period. Those blazes led to at least five deaths...
Common Injuries after Trucking Accidents
When a semi-truck collides with a car or light truck, the force generated can be 22 times greater than that of a typical passenger car collision. The smaller vehicle bears the brunt of the impact, and the occupants inside are...
Are Driverless Trucks the Future of the Trucking Industry?
Commercial trucking is vital to the U.S. economy. Roughly 80 percent of Americans rely on trucking for daily deliveries of materials, goods, and products. In addition, the trucking industry faces a continual shortage of workers, lacking as many as 80,000...