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 moreNovember 8, 2024 / Truck Accidents
A commercial driver’s license (CDL) serves as verification that a driver has mastered the requisite knowledge for safely operating a commercial vehicle through formal training and rigorous road testing. Understanding these special licenses has become increasingly important as commerce grows more dependent on commercial transportation. Different Types of Commercial Driver’s Licenses The Federal Motor Carrier […]
Read moreOctober 30, 2024 / Personal Injury
Many people who live in coastal areas in the United States are familiar with hurricane season, which lasts roughly from June to the end of November. Unfortunately, those six months of the year often bring a lot of devastation, costing the country about $22.8 billion per storm. What’s even worse is that nearly 7,000 lives […]
Read moreOctober 4, 2024 / Personal Injury
When you file a claim or lawsuit in Rock Hill, South Carolina, you will most likely have to be deposed by an attorney. Whether you have filed a lawsuit for a car accident or a slip-and-fall accident (to name a few examples), a deposition could play a significant role in your case. You may be […]
Read moreOctober 3, 2024 / Personal Injury
According to the American Burn Association, about 4,000 people die from burn injuries each year. Burn injuries are also common after a car accident. When two vehicles collide, it could lead to fires and explosions. If you have suffered burn injuries after a car accident, you could recover compensation from the negligent party that has […]
Read moreOctober 3, 2024 / Personal Injury
Attorney-client privilege essentially means that your attorney can’t reveal any confidential information you’ve shared while seeking legal advice. Likewise, you can’t be compelled to testify about anything you’ve communicated to your lawyer for legal guidance. So, what exactly is this privilege, and when does it kick in? The privilege is generally understood as follows: When […]
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 […]
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