June 18, 2024 / South Carolina Law
Jury duty is a fundamental civic duty in the American judicial system. However, many South Carolina residents naturally wonder about their jury duty obligations. This includes the circumstances under which they may be excused from serving on a jury. Our personal injury lawyers understand the importance of jury service and the exemptions available under South […]
Read moreJuly 1, 2024 / Personal Injury
Causation is the logical link between wrongful conduct (negligence, for example) and a victim’s harm. Unless someone’s conduct caused the harm that the defendant is complaining about, there is no personal injury claim. An injury caused purely by inclement weather, for example, cannot justify a personal injury claim. South Carolina law recognizes two types of […]
Read moreJune 6, 2024 / Personal Injury
Personal injury lawyers practice within several areas of law. They often have widely different personalities and may approach cases in completely different ways. However, there is one thing they almost all have in common: nearly all personal injury attorneys offer free initial consultations. A free consultation provides an opportunity for you and your prospective attorney […]
Read moreMay 30, 2024 / Personal Injury
Nearly every person has fallen and hit their tailbone at some point in their lives. While painful, such injuries are usually minor and require nothing more than rest and at-home treatment. Less common are individuals who fall and break their tailbone. A recent study found that an average of 25,000 people suffer a broken tailbone […]
Read moreMay 9, 2024 / Personal Injury
Even if you do not have an auto accident policy through GEICO, you have likely seen the company’s commercials and are familiar with its lizard mascot. The company boasts that it insures just under 30 million vehicles today despite being formed less than 100 years ago. With such a large footprint in the auto market […]
Read moreMay 9, 2024 / Personal Injury
The federal government has two programs that provide financial assistance to disabled individuals. If you cannot work, you might be eligible for SSDI or SSI benefits. SSDI is for workers who become disabled because of an accident, injury, or illness. SSI is intended to assist low-income individuals with disabilities who have not worked enough to […]
Read moreMarch 12, 2024 / Personal Injury
One of the number one questions victims in personal injury cases ask is how long personal injury cases take to settle. The question is understandable as they’re usually dealing with medical bills and expenses related to their accident. The reality is that the length of lawsuits varies widely based on the specifics of each case. […]
Read moreMarch 6, 2024 / Car Accident
Brake checking is an increasingly popular type of aggressive driving that often leads to car accidents. The tricky thing about brake-checking accidents is that the rear driver is often presumed responsible for the accident. If you’ve been in a brake-checking accident in South Carolina, you need an accident and injury lawyer to represent you and […]
Read moreMarch 5, 2024 / Personal Injury
Being involved in an accident can have stressful or devastating consequences, such as injuries, medical bills, and lost wages. If someone else’s negligent conduct caused the accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your losses. Whether you were injured in a car accident, a slip and fall, or some other type of accident, […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2024 / South Carolina Law
Do you know what a yield sign means when you see one in an intersection? Most people probably think they understand this common traffic law. However, the failure to yield the right of way is one of the most common causes of South Carolina car accidents. Understanding what exactly it means to yield the right […]
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