Nearly 5,200 people were killed in a traffic collision while riding a motorcycle in 2017. While this represents a small decrease from the year before, it’s still too many fatalities. In South Carolina, as temperatures start to warm, you’ll see more motorcycles on the road, and that means the risk of accidents rises. In 2016, […]
How Long Do You Have to File a Lawsuit in South Carolina?
Many people don’t realize that if they’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, there is a limited amount of time to pursue their claim. Like other states, South Carolina has a statute of limitations that determine how much time can pass between when the accident occurred and when the at-fault party can be sued […]
What Constitutes a Medical Malpractice Claim in South Carolina?
Medical malpractice is when a medical provider does not administer treatment with the appropriate standard of care. These are typically very complex matters. You have to address the medical and legal issues, comply with all the unique procedural rules, and the plaintiff needs to be aware of how any cap on damages will affect their […]
6 Reasons to Hire a South Carolina Personal Injury Attorney
While you might want to try and resolve a personal injury claim on your own, you may run into problems. Perhaps the insurance company extends a lowball offer, or you inadvertently say something that hurts your case. There are a number of reasons why you should consider hiring a Lancaster personal injury attorney. The top […]
Types of Damages Recoverable in a South Carolina Car Accident Claim
If you were injured in an accident that was not your fault, you are entitled to pursue compensation for your damages. The amount of a settlement or award will always vary based on individual circumstances surrounding the accident, severity of injuries, and more. The most commonly awarded damages in an accident or other personal injury […]
Questions to Ask Your South Carolina Personal Injury Attorney
If you are looking to hire a South Carolina personal injury attorney, it’s important to retain the right one for you. You shouldn’t retain an attorney on a whim. If you are pursuing compensation for a personal injury claim, you need an attorney with enough experience to handle your claim, but also someone you feel […]
Reasons Your South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim May Be Denied
If you’ve been injured in a workplace accident, you may assume that your workers’ compensation benefits will be automatic. Unfortunately, even a legitimate workers’ compensation claim will sometimes be denied. The denial may be issued by your employer and their insurance company, or it might be denied by the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission. Although […]
Overview of Workers’ Compensation Laws and Benefits in South Carolina
The workers’ compensation system in South Carolina provides medical care and financial benefits to eligible workers for illnesses or injuries that occurred on the job. An employee who is injured while performing their job or develops an illness that is related to their occupation or workplace conditions is eligible to receive benefits. The system in […]
Defenses to Dog Bite Cases in South Carolina
You’ve been bitten by a dog, which is traumatizing enough, but then the owner decides to claim that he is not responsible. Does he have the right? Dog bite claims can be complex and subjective. It’s important to retain a skilled South Carolina personal injury attorney who has ample experience handling dog bite cases. In […]
Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation in South Carolina
Differences Between Arbitration and Mediation in South Carolina Arbitration and mediation are two methods that makeup what’s known as alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Mediation and arbitration are commonly utilized in a variety of legal matters, including car accidents and other personal injury claims, business litigation disputes, and even divorce. Typically, personal injury and car accident […]
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