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- I was in a car accident and the airbag did not work. Do I have a defective airbag lawsuit?
- Fatal Head-on Collision Leaves Two Lowcountry South Carolina Women Dead
- Top 5 Ways You Can Stop DUI Accidents
- Safe Driving In The Heat of Summer
- Fatal Car Accident in Loris South Carolina
Accidents Involving Children & Minors
- The “Danger Zone” and School Bus Safely
- Toy Gun Sold at Local Store Could Be Deadly to Kids
- Value of Back-Up Sensors
- New Software Stops Teens From Texting While Driving
- Two Toddlers Hurt in Car Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
- How To Be a Safe Pedestrian
- Coastal Carolina Student Fatally Struck While Crossing The Street
- John's Island Man Struck & Killed by Car While Assisting Motorist
Workers' Compensation
- Fraudulent Claims for Workers' Compensation Down in 2010
- Man Mauled By Bear To Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits Even Though He Used Marijuana
- Machine Operator Has Fingers Amputated After Work Injury
- Pizza Shop To Pay Obese Employee's Weightloss Surgery as Part of Worker's Comp Claim
Wrongful Death
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dog Bites
- It's Not Just Pit Bulls That Do The Biting!
- Man Fatally Attacked & Killed by Daughter's "Pet" Pit Bulls
Fatal Accidents and Wrongful Death
- Third Wrongful Death Suit Filed in Tragic Oil Rig Explosion
- Attorney Seeks $46 Million For Family in Wrongful Death Case
- Texting Plays Role in Fatal Car Accident
- Woman Dead After Rock Thrown Through Windshield
- Family of Woman Who Died During Radio Contest Gets $16.56 Million
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- TV Falls on Man While Exercising
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- Posted on 9/6/2010Two South Carolina Motorcycle Accidents with Very Different Outcomes...
- Posted on 8/26/2010N. Charleston DUI Motorcycle Crash Leaves Serious Injuries...
- Posted on 8/12/2010Safety Gear Helps But Does Not Prevent All Work-Related Injuries...
- Posted on 8/5/2010Tragic Automobile Accident Kills Two, Driver and Eight Others Survive...
- Posted on 7/16/2010Woman Dies in Tragic Head-On Collision with RV...
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Car & Truck Accidents
- 18-Wheelers Can Turn South Carolina Roads Deadly
- Shelly Leeke Answers South Carolina Accident Victim's Most Important Questions
- After A Crash: 5 Steps South Carolina Motorcycle Riders Must Take
- Do I Have A Defective Airbag Case?
- Driving Under the Influence in SC: Don't Even Think About It!
Accidents Involving Children & Minors
- 10 Tips For Staying Out Of The School Bus “Danger Zone”
- May 2010 Children's Product Recalled Due to Defects
- Keeping South Carolina Kids Safe in Cars
- Car Accidents are the #1 killer of teens, according to the Institute for Highway Safety recent reports. Safety for South Carolina teens is especially important because most fatal accidents occur on rural roadways.
- Pools Can Be Fatal For Children: 5 Safety Tips to Prevent Drownings
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Workers' Compensation
- What Is Workers' Compensation?
- Steps To Take After An On-The-Job Injury
- Do I Need a Lawyer for My Workers' Compensation Case?
- Items To Take With You To The Free Consultation
- GLOSSARY OF SC WORKER'S COMPENSATION TERMS
Wrongful Death
- Automobile Accidents & Wrongful Death: When “I didn’t mean to” Isn’t Good Enough
- Compensation for the Family of a Loved One Killed by Wrongful Death
- Documents to Take to Your Attorney Consultation For Wrongful Death
- What will a lawyer do for a family who has suffered a wrongful death?
- 10 Tips for Dealing with Trauma and Tragedy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children
- Seven Tips For Parents Of Children With TBIs
- Ten Tips For Teachers Of Students With TBIs
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Seven Ways to Prevent TBIs
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- YAZ Warning Letter From Dept. of Health And Human Services, October 2008
Dog Bites
- Dog Safety Tips for South Carolina Kids
- Dog Owners or Caretakers Are Responsible for The Actions of Dogs They Control
- South Carolina Dog Owners are Responsible if Their Dog Attacks or Bites An Innocent Person
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Oprah Declares April 30 "No Phone Zone Day"
The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that an estimated 6,000 people die each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. And, testing drivers are 20 times more likely to have a car accident than those who are not distracted. Oprah has teamed up with American transportation officials to launch a public service announcement informing Americans of the fatal consequences of distracted driving. Oprah's has officially declared April 30 as "No Phone Zone Day."Labels: car accident Charleston car accident attorney charleston car accident lawyer charleston car wreck attorney Charleston car wreck lawyer Charleston personal injury attorney charleston personal injury lawyer goose creek accident attorney goose creek accident lawyer Oprah no phone zone texting while driving
Mount Pleasant Contemplates Texting While Driving Ban
The entire country is debating texting while driving and this includes South Carolina. Just last week, the Mount Pleasant Town Council met to discuss banning texting while driving within the town's limits. The meeting was held on April 13, 2010 and was a place for residents of Mount Pleasant to voice their opinions on the ban. Many people are for the ban, while others believe that it will be hard to enforce and costly to residents. Others believe that the ban will save lives and make the time and effort of banning texting while driving worth it.Make Your Car a No Phone Zone And Save Lives
Lately, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about the ongoing debate over cell phone use and texting while driving. Cell phone related accidents and deaths are at an all time high. Oprah calls it “America’s New Deadly Obsession.” That’s why Oprah has started a movement to make cars a No Phone Zone. Starting in January of this year, Oprah began her No Texting Campaign. In this campaign, anyone can sign “Oprah’s No Phone Zone Pledge” and start to break their “addiction” to texting while driving. To sign the pledge, go to Oprah.com and click on “No Phone Zone.”South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Ban On Texting & Driving
The House has given key approval for its bill banning texting while driving. If the bill is passed, it will then go to the Senate, where a similar bill is pending. The bill imposes a fine of $25 if someone is caught texting while driving. Some representatives feel this fine is too small, but most have voted the bill for a second reading.Accidents Involving Children & Minors
New Software Stops Teens From Texting While Driving
A new software called CellSafety has been developed by WebSafety to allow parents to monitor their children and stop texting while driving. The software is downloaded on to cell phones and gives parents the ability to monitor their children from anywhere around the world 24/7. One of its best features is its ability to disable cell phone texting systems while someone is driving. The software uses the cell phones GPS technology to disable texting once a car is going 10 miles per hour. The software is sure to put power back in parents' hands and save lives.
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Pedestrian Accidents
If I was involved in a pedestrian accident, what damages should the settlement cover?
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- I was crossing the street and was hit by a car. What should I do?
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Wrongful Death
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dog Bites
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- What should I do if my child is bitten by a dog?
18-Wheeler Accidents
- What is the most common cause of tractor trailer accidents?
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