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Car & Truck Accidents
- 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
- 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
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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Car & Truck Accidents
- Do I Have A Defective Airbag Case?
- Driving Under the Influence in SC: Don't Even Think About It!
- Front- or Rear-End Collisions: Their Tragic Result, By: Dr. Matthew Wurst
- Misconceptions of Personal Injury Victims & Their Lawyers
- The Attorney Client Privilege
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
Pedestrian Accidents
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
- What is The South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission?
Wrongful Death
- 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
Boating Safety
Medical Malpractice
- Charleston South Carolina Medical Malpractice
- Charleston South Carolina Medical Malpractice
- Charleston South Carolina Medical Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice Claims: What You Need To Know
Child Seat Belt and Booster Seat Law
South Carolina Traffic Laws
Injuries and Medical Treatment
- Three Ways to Prevent Electrical Fires and Burns
- Chondrolysis & Pain Pump Devices
- Your Medical Records Should Start With Injury And End With Recovery.
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Automobile Insurance Coverage & Insurance Policies
- Top 5 Reasons medical Benefits Are Denied and How to Fight It
- Top 10 Strategies for Dealing with Health Insurance Denials
- Top Five Worst Insurance Companies
- Top Five Things Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Automobile Insurance
- Insurance Agent's Don't Always Have Your Best Interests in Mind
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Car & Truck Accidents
- I was in an accident that was the fault of another driver. I didn't have insurance at the time of the accident. Can I still be compensated for my injuries?
I was involved in an accident where the other driver was on drugs. Is this considered driving under the influence?
How long do I have to bring my case against a person who was driving under the influence?
What damages can I recover in an accident case that was caused by a person who was driving under the influence?
- I was hit by a drunk driver. Do I have to go to court?
- My wife was involved in a car accident with a drunk driver who had just left a bar. Is there any way to sue the bar?
When is someone considered to be driving under the influence (DUI)?
- If I let a friend borrow my car and he gets in an accident in South Carolina, does my insurance company pay for any damages?
- What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage or UIM?
- What is Uninsured Motorist coverage or UM?
- What does Loss of Consortium mean in a Personal Injury Case?
- If I file a claim, will my premiums go up?
- What is a Contingency Fee Agreement
- I settled my case without an attorney, can I change my mind?
- What is included with pain and suffering damages?
- What are "punitive damages"?
- What is a Personal Injury?
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I just received a medical authorization form in the mail form the insurance company. What should I do?
- Will I be reimbursed for the prescription medications I paid for medications I was prescribed for my injuries?
- If I accept the insurance adjustor's settlement offer, will the insurance company still pay my medical bills?
- What is the statute of limitations for filing a lawsuit for an accident in South Carolina?
- Should I go to the doctor even if I just have neck and back soreness?
- Who will pay my medical bills?
- What should I do in the weeks and months following the accident?
- Will you still take my case even though I do not live close to your office?
- The Insurance Adjustor Is Calling Me? Should I speak with the Adjustor?
- I just got a new car and my insurance company gave me 25/50/25 in coverage, is this Full Coverage?
- Do I Have A Case?
- Do I really need to hire a lawyer for my accident case?
Accidents Involving Children & Minors
- My child was in a school bus accident, do I need a lawyer?
- Who is responsible if my child is involved in a school bus accident?
- What types of injuries can a child have from being in a school bus accident?
Pedestrian Accidents
- What exactly is a pedestrian accident and doesn't a pedestrian always have the right of way?
If I was involved in a pedestrian accident, what damages should the settlement cover?
- I was crossing the street and was hit by a car. What should I do?
- What do I do if I was hit by an uninsured motorist?
- I was hit by an automobile while crossing the street. Does it matter if I was not in a crosswalk?
- Who will pay for my medical bills if I am a pedestrian who was struck by an automobile?
Workers' Compensation
- What types of accidents are covered under Workers' Compensation?
- Who is considered an employee?
- What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
- What is my employer required to pay if I am involved in a work accident?
- I was injured at work, can I sue my employer?
- Who will send my disability checks?
- I was released to work by my doctor, but with restrictions of light-duty.Will I still receive weekly checks?
What is Average Weekly Wage?
- I do construction work and was injured while on the job. My boss is a general contractor and he calls me when he has a job available. I have mounting medical bills from the back in jury I suffered from falling off a ladder. Does my boss have to pay my medical bills?
- Do I have to report my work injury to my employer?
- I was injured in a car wreck while on the job and the wreck was not my fault. Do I have a workers' compensation claim?
- I was injured in a work accident, and the doctor released me to work at light duty. Now I am being paid less than I was before I was hurt. What compensation am I entitled to?
- Can I be fired from my job for reporting an on the job injury?
- If I am hurt on the job, can I go to my own doctor?
- Will I receive a paycheck while I am out of work for my injuries?
Wrongful Death
- How long after the death of a loved one, must a wrongful death claim be filed?
- What is a wrongful death?
- Who is entitled to bring a wrongful death claim in South Carolina?
- What recovery is available for the family of a loved one was killed in an accident?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- What is a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)?
How common is TBI?
- What are the symptoms of TBI?
What are the most common causes of TBI?
Dog Bites
- What should I do if my child is bitten by a dog?
- If I am bitten by a dog or other animal, who is my case against?
- If I have a dog bite case, what am I entitled to recover for my injury?
Medical Malpractice
- What is a medical malpractice case?
- Do I have a medical malpractice claim?
- What will an attorney do for my medical malpractice case?
Will an expert be consulted about my medical malpractice case?
When is a standard of care violated in a medical malpractice case?
- What damages are awarded in a medical malpractice claim?
- How long do I have to file my medical malpractice claim? What is the statute of limitations?
- What should I bring when I meet with the attorney about my medical malpractice claim?
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Car & Truck Accidents
- I was in an accident that was the fault of another driver. I didn't have insurance at the time of the accident. Can I still be compensated for my injuries?
I was involved in an accident where the other driver was on drugs. Is this considered driving under the influence?
How long do I have to bring my case against a person who was driving under the influence?
Accidents Involving Children & Minors
- What types of injuries can a child have from being in a school bus accident?
- Who is responsible if my child is involved in a school bus accident?
- My child was in a school bus accident, do I need a lawyer?
Pedestrian Accidents
If I was involved in a pedestrian accident, what damages should the settlement cover?
- What exactly is a pedestrian accident and doesn't a pedestrian always have the right of way?
- I was crossing the street and was hit by a car. What should I do?
Workers' Compensation
- What types of accidents are covered under Workers' Compensation?
- Who is considered an employee?
- What is the difference between an independent contractor and an employee?
Wrongful Death
- How long after the death of a loved one, must a wrongful death claim be filed?
- What recovery is available for the family of a loved one was killed in an accident?
- Who is entitled to bring a wrongful death claim in South Carolina?
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dog Bites
- If I have a dog bite case, what am I entitled to recover for my injury?
- If I am bitten by a dog or other animal, who is my case against?
- What should I do if my child is bitten by a dog?
Medical Malpractice
Will an expert be consulted about my medical malpractice case?
- What will an attorney do for my medical malpractice case?
- Do I have a medical malpractice claim?