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• Car & Truck Accidents
• Accidents Involving Children & Minors
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Workers' Compensation
• Wrongful Death
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Dangerous Drugs- YAZ
• Dog Bites
• Boating Safety
• Medical Malpractice
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Car & Truck Accidents:

• Do I Have A Defective Airbag Case?   
  Description: If you were seriously injured in a car crash and the airbag did not deploy, you may have a defective airbag case against the airbag manufacturer. Shelly Leeke Law Firm represents injured victims throughout South Carolina. For information that could protect your rights and save you thousands, call us today 843-277-6061.
• Driving Under the Influence in SC: Don't Even Think About It!   
  Description: Driving while under the influence is the cause of half of the fatal accidents that occur in South Carolina each year. If you have been injured by a person who was driving under the influence, contact Charleston personal injury lawyer Shelly Leeke at 843-277-6061.
• Front- or Rear-End Collisions: Their Tragic Result, By: Dr. Matthew Wurst   
  Description: Dr. Matthew Wurst is a chiropractic physician and owner of B.L. Black Clinic in Mt. Pleasant, SC. If you have been injured in an accident, contact Charleston personal injury attorney Shelly Leeke at 843-277-6061.
• Misconceptions of Personal Injury Victims & Their Lawyers   
  Description: The Propaganda Spread by Insurance Companies may cause people who have suffered legitimate injuries in auto accidents, fear of being labeled as ambulance chasers. - Shelly Leeke Law Firm, we protect the rights of accident victims in South Carolina, Charleston, North Charleston, and surrounding areas throughout South Carolina.
• The Attorney Client Privilege   
  Description: The attorney-client privilege protects confidential communications between attorney and client. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers complimentary accident case evaluations. Contact us today at 843-277-6061.

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Accidents Involving Children & Minors:

• 10 Tips For Staying Out Of The School Bus “Danger Zone”   
  Description: Most people do not realize the getting on and off a school bus can be a dangerous task. Following these then tips will ensure that you and your children properly board and unboard the school bus. The Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers books and FREE reports to help accident victims in the low country. If you or a loved one was injured in an accident, the Shelly Leeke Law Firm may be able to help. Schedule your FREE consultation at 843-297-8485 or toll free at 1-800-533-1046.
• May 2010 Children's Product Recalled Due to Defects [PDF]   
  Description: This document links to some of the most recent children's product recalled by manufacturers and stores. Click on the link below for more information and what to do if you own one of the recalled products. Shelly Leeke Law Firm represents children injured by defective products. Call 843-277-6061 today.
• 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.   
  Description: 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. Shelly Leeke Law Firm. Representing Children, teens and adults injured in car accidents in South Carolina, including Charleston, North Charleston, West Ashley, Goose Creek, Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, Harleyville, Waltorboro, Orangeburg and throughout the state of South Carolina.
• Keeping South Carolina Kids Safe in Cars   
  Description: Taking appropriate safety measures for children traveling in cars in South Carolina can help reduce the risk of injury in the event of a car wreck. Shelly Leeke Law Firm Represents children in car accidents, school, bus and daycare accidents. Call 843-277-6061 for a complimentary case evaluation.
• Pools Can Be Fatal For Children: 5 Safety Tips to Prevent Drownings   
  Description: Hundred of children drown in pools every year. Follow these safety tips to protect your children from fatal consequences.

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Pedestrian Accidents:

• Prevent Pedestrian Accidents in South Carolina   
  Description: In 2008, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that approximately 12 pedestrians died every day in pedestrian/motor vehicle accidents. That’s about 4,378 lives lost each year. With cities such as Charleston Clemson, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach, which are big college and tourist towns, it is not surprising that the state had 106 pedestrian deaths in 2007.

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Workers' Compensation:

• Steps To Take After An On-The-Job Injury   
  Description: There are things that should and must be done after you are injured on-the-job. Making sure you do these three things can save your workers' compensation case. If you are injured at work, call Shelly Leeke Law Firm, for a complimentary case evaluation, 843-277-6061.
• Items To Take With You To The Free Consultation   
  Description: Being injured at work can be a devastating experience. South Carolina workers' compensation claims can be complex and leave you with many questions. That is why Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for South Carolina workers injured at work. Call us today at 843-277-6061.
• Do I Need a Lawyer for My Workers' Compensation Case?   
  Description: Not all workers' compensation cases in South Carolina require the assistance and guidance of an attorney. However, it is always a good idea to at least talk with an experience SC Workers' Compensation lawyer about your work injury case. An attorney who regularly handles accident cases for injured workers can advise you on whether or not your case is one that you should handle on your own.
• GLOSSARY OF SC WORKER'S COMPENSATION TERMS   
  Description: Worker's Compensation claims can be complex. That is why we provide reports and information for injured workers in South Carolina, for free. If you are injured at work, call Shelly Leeke Law Firm, for a complimentary case evaluation, 843-277-6061.
• What is The South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission?   
  Description: The South Carolina Workers' Compensation Commission is composed of seven commissioners who are responsible for hearing and determining claims. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for Charleston and South Carolina workers injured on the job. Call 843-277-6061 today for a free case evaluation.

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Wrongful Death:

• What will a lawyer do for a family who has suffered a wrongful death?   
  Description: The Shelly Leeke Law Firm strives to protect the rights of accident victims and their loved one's. If you or someone you know has been lost a loved one due to the fault of another and have questions, contact the Shelly Leeke Law Firm for a consultation and case evaluation at 843-277-6061 or Toll Free at 1-888-690-0211.
• Documents to Take to Your Attorney Consultation For Wrongful Death   
  Description: The sudden death of a loved on as a result of another’s negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional acts are unexpected and tragic. If is important that the family seek the advice of a lawyer to not only protect their rights, but the rights of their deceased loved one.
  Make sure your rights are protected. Contact the Shelly Leeke Law Firm for a Free consultation and case evaluation at 843-277-6061 or Toll Free at 1-888-690-0211.
• Compensation for the Family of a Loved One Killed by Wrongful Death   
  Description: When a loved one dies due to another's negligence, the family is unsure of where to turn. At the Shelly Leeke Law Firm we will assist in the wrongful death litigation process and probate process. Make sure you and your loved one's rights are protested. Contact the Shelly Leeke Law Firm for a Free consultation and case evaluation at 843-277-6061 or Toll Free at 1-888-690-0211.
• 10 Tips for Dealing with Trauma and Tragedy   
  Description: The trauma that follows the death of a loved one can shock both your mind and body. These 10 tips may help you manage your physical and emotional symptoms and begin your path to recovery.

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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI):

• Ten Tips For Teachers Of Students With TBIs   
  Description: TBIs are devastating and life-changing for children, their parents, and their teachers. These seven tips will help any teacher better support a child that has suffered a TBI.
• Seven Tips For Parents Of Children With TBIs   
  Description: TBIs are devastating and life-changing for children and their parents. These seven tips will help any parent with a child that has suffered a TBI.
• Traumatic Brain Injuries in Children   
  Description: Almost half a million children between the ages of 0 and 14 years are treated in Emergency Rooms across the United States for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) annually. That is 35% of the 1.365 million emergency department visits made each year for TBIs.
• Progesterone May Be New Treatment For TBI   
  Description: Every year 1.5 million people in the United States are treated for a traumatic brain injury. That is one person every 15 seconds! Now doctors and researchers believe they have found a new treatment for TBI in the hormone Progesterone.
• Seven Ways to Prevent TBIs   
  Description: TBI stands for Traumatic Brain Injury. A TBI is an injury to the brain that is caused by a bump, blow, jolt, or penetrating injury to the head that disrupts the brain's normal function. Most TBIs are considered "mild," such as concussions, but some result in "severe" brain injuries.Reducing the risk of TBI for yourself or your family could be as easy as following these seven guidelines.

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Dangerous Drugs- YAZ:

• 2009 Letter from Department of Health And Human Services, Yaz Advertising is Misleading and Fails To Communicate The Risks Associated with the Birth Control Pill [PDF]   
  Description: Bayer is required to pull the promotional advertising. DHHS finds the promotional materials associated with the birth control contraceptive Yaz, "omit the most serious and frequently occurring risks associated with the drug..." and misleadingly state the drug is safer than has been proven.
• Department of Health Letter Warns Yaz Advertising is Misleading, 2003 [PDF]   
  Description: Department of Health Letter Warns Yaz Advertising is Misleading, Raises Serious Public Health and Safety Concerns-- If you or a woman you know has been injured by the dangerous side effects of Yaz or Yasmin, call Shelly Leeke, Injury Law Firm today, 843-277-6061.
• YAZ Warning Letter From Dept. of Health And Human Services, October 2008 [PDF]   
  Description: Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has already been cited for misleading advertising and failing to adequately explain the risks and side effects of the drug, Yaz, including omitting and understating the seriousness of the potential dangers of the drug.

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Dog Bites:

• Dog Safety Tips for South Carolina Kids   
  Description: Children in South Carolina and throughout the country are at the highest risk for being bitten by a dog. Shelly Leeke Law Firm encourages you to follow these tips in teaching your child how to behave around dogs. Call Shelly Leeke Law Firm if you or someone you know has been attacked by a dog or other dangerous animal. Call 843-277-6061 today.
• South Carolina Dog Owners are Responsible if Their Dog Attacks or Bites An Innocent Person   
  Description: Dog owners in South Carolina are responsible for the actions, damages, and injuries inflicted by their dog. There are special requirements that come with keeping a dangerous animal or dangerous dog. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for South Carolina Animal Attack or Dog Bite Victims. Call 843-277-6061 today.
• Dog Owners or Caretakers Are Responsible for The Actions of Dogs They Control   
  Description: South Carolina dog bite laws hold a dog's owner or caretaker responsible for injuries caused by the dog. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers FREE reports and other information to help protect and educate parents whose children are victims of a dog bite or animal attack and other South Carolina dog bite victims. Call 843-277-6061 for information on your legal rights after a dog bite or animal attack.

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Boating Safety:

• More Boating Safety Tips   
  Description: Here are some additional boating safety tips to keep your summer happy and afe while on the water.
• 5 Tips For Boat Safety   
  Description: With boat traffic only increasing over the coming months, it is important that everyone practice boat safety. The following five safety tips may save your life and the lives of others.

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Medical Malpractice:

• Medical Malpractice Claims: What You Need To Know [PDF]   
  Description: Free Report: Medical Malpractice Claims in South Carolina. Learn what you must know before you decide to sue a doctor in South Carolina. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for Charleston South Carolina personal injury and medical malpractice victims.
• Charleston South Carolina Medical Malpractice [PDF]   
  Description: Free Report: South Carolina Medical Malpractice Claims; What you must know before you decide to sue a doctor in South Carolina. Download free today.
• Charleston South Carolina Medical Malpractice [PDF]   
  Description: Free Report: South Carolina Medical Malpractice Claims; What you must know before you decide to sue a doctor in South Carolina. Download free today.
• Charleston South Carolina Medical Malpractice [PDF]   
  Description: Free Report: South Carolina Medical Malpractice Claims; What you must know before you decide to sue a doctor in South Carolina. Download free today.

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Child Seat Belt and Booster Seat Law:

• South Carolina Child Restraint Law   
  Description: South Carolina Child Safety Laws regulate the safety requirements for children riding as passengers on South Carolina roads. Shelly Leeke Law Firm publishes The South Carolina Accident Book, offered free to residents of South Carolina. Order your Free copy today, 877-216-6723.

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South Carolina Traffic Laws:

• Failure to Stop For Law Enforcement Vehicle   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for south carolina accident victims. Call 843-277-6061 today.

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Injuries and Medical Treatment:

• Three Ways to Prevent Electrical Fires and Burns   
  Description: Fire and burns cuase 4,000 deaths and inuries, 60,000 people to seek treatment at hospitals, and 25,000 people to be admitted to burn centers each year. By taking these three steps to burn-proof your home, you can limit or prevent burn injuries to yourself and others.
• Chondrolysis & Pain Pump Devices   
  Description: Recently, a correlation between Chondrolysis and implanted pain pump devices has caused several hundred lawsuits across the country alleging the pain pumps were the cause of this often times debilitating joint condition. If you have questions or would like a free case evaluation, contact Shelly Leeke Law Firm at 843-277-6061.
• Your Medical Records Should Start With Injury And End With Recovery.   
  Description: Medical treatment is one of the key ingredients to recovery for pain and suffering in an automobile case. Your medical records are a reflection of the injuries you sustained and are often times the first documents the insurance company will look at when evaluating the extent of your injuries. Shelly Leeke Law Firm is a personal injury law firm dedicated to helping Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester County car accident victims. Call 843-277-6061

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Greater Charleston Area Chiropractor Directory:

• Greater Charleston Chiropractor Directory   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm publishes directories of medical providers as a service to South Carolina residents. Our listing of a health care provider does not indicate our recommendation of the facility or medical provider and it does not imply a relationship with any particular health care facility or medical provider. You should conduct your own research and determine the health care provider that is right for you.

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Automobile Insurance Coverage & Insurance Policies:

• Top 10 Strategies for Dealing with Health Insurance Denials   
  Description: Fighting your health insurance for denying your claim can be frustrating and confusing. At first you don't even know why the claim was denied and then you don't know what to do about it. Well here are 10 stragegies that can help you get through this confusing and daunting task.
• Top 5 Reasons medical Benefits Are Denied and How to Fight It   
  Description: In today's world, healthcare can be a frustrating and confusing area. For the common person, understanding your health insurance benefits can seem impossible. One of the most confusing aspects of health insurance is understanding why a claim has been denied. Here are five reason why insurance denies your benefits. Followed by the Top 5 strategies to fight the denial.
• Top Five Worst Insurance Companies   
  Description: The Top Five Worst Insurance Companies in America, as reported by the American Association for Justice. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and books to educate residents of South Carolina. Call 888-690-0211 for a complimentary, free personal injury case evaluation today!
• Insurance Agent's Don't Always Have Your Best Interests in Mind   
  Description: Insurance Agent's may not have your best interests in mind when helping you with purchasing automobile insurance. In fact, they could be leading you toward a certain policy only because it offers agent incentives from the Insurance Carrier when the policy is sold.
• Top Five Things Insurance Companies Don’t Want You To Know About Automobile Insurance [PDF]   
  Description: When shopping for auto insurance, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Protecting yourself and your family, means knowing your best interests and the insurance company's interests often are at odds.

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Press Room:

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• October, 2009 Press Release [PDF]   
  Description: Attorney Shelly Leeke authors book to help South Carolina accident victims. The South Carolina Accident Book is being offered free to accident and injury victims and residents of South Carolina.

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Videos:

• Wreckless But Sober Worker Crashes Forklift In To Aisle of Vodka   
  Description: Free Reports, Articles and more for South Carolina personal injury and work injury accident victims. Contact us for our free South Carolina Accident Book, or to discuss your legal rights. 1-888-690-0211. Offices in Charleston and serving all of South Carolina.

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For Clients: Law Firm Overview:

• Questions We Hear and What We Do To Help You   
  Description: We get many questions about accidents and how to deal with insurance companies. At Shelly Leeke Law Firm, we strive to answer our client's questions and protect their rights. Call us today for a complimentary case evaluation, and get our FREE accident book that South Carolina accident victims rely on. Call 843-277-6061.
• Shelly Leeke Law Firm's "Client First" Pledge [PDF]   
  Description: Client First Approach to Personal Injury Legal Services
• What Makes Our Law Firm Different?   
  Description: Choosing the personal injury or accident attorney for your case can be a difficult and stressful time. Shelly Leeke Law Firm strives to provide the ultimate client satisfaction experience for each client. Learn how Shelly Leeke Law firm is different and see why we enjoy standing out in the crowd of personal injury lawyers.

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The Legal News: Shelly Leeke Law Firm Newsletter:

• Volume II, Issue 3: June 2010 [PDF]   
  Description: The Legal News, produced and distributed by Shelly Leeke Law Firm, offers the latest personal injury & accident information for Charleston South Carolina residents and surrounding areas.
• Volume II, Issue 1 [PDF]   
  Description: The Legal News, produced and distributed by Shelly Leeke Law Firm, offers the latest personal injury & accident information for Charleston South Carolina residents and surrounding areas.
• Volume II, Issue 2: April 2010 [PDF]   
  Description: Oprah's Pledge To End America's Deadly Obsession, Shelly's Big News and a Mother's Day Contest!
• Volume 1, Issue IV: December 2009 [PDF]   
  Description: Holiday Safety Tips. The year's funniest and bizaar cases, and more in this 2009 end of the year holiday edition.
• Sign Up To Receive South Carolina's Top Legal Newsletter   
  Description: Sign up to receive the legal newsletter South Carolina subscribers can't wait to read. With up to date legal information and the latest tips and information for accident victims, subscribers have an interesting, informative and up to date newsletter delivered to their doorstep. Subscribe today and don't miss another edition.

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Shelly Leeke Law Firm Postcards:

• Free Injury Case Consultation With Attorney Shelly Leeke [PDF]   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Offers Complimentary Case Evaluations to South Carolina Accident Victims. Here is a free consultation card for use by South Carolina victims of personal injury or work related injury. Call today to schedule your free case evaluation.
• Download Shelly Leeke Law Firm's recent postcard with all South Carolina College's 2009 Football Season Schedule [PDF]   
  Description: Football Schedule For South Carolina College Teams, Shelly Leeke Law Firm, Personal Injury Law is our focus. Client service is our dedication.
• SC Accident Book Postcard [PDF]   

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South Carolina Jury Vedicts:

• Recent Jury Verdicts - Summer 2010   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm is devoted to helping accident victims in the Charleston and Lowcountry areas. If you or a loved one were injured by another person, contact the Shelly Leeke Law Firm for a FREE case evaluation at 843-277-6061 or toll free at 1-888-690-0211.

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Charleston County Jury Verdicts:

• Charleston County Jury Verdicts: Spring 2010 [PDF]   
  Description: Charleston County, South Carolina Jury Verdicts 2010
• Charleston County Jury Verdicts: Winter 2009 [PDF]   
  Description: The Clerk of Court for Charleston County South Carolina, report of jury awards and verdicts for the winter of 2009 court session. Cases include civil jury verdicts and awards for civil cases, including actions for slander and libel, personal injury, auto accidents, breach of contract, trucking accident cases, and actions for employer liability.
• Charleston County Jury Verdicts: Fall 2009 [PDF]   
  Description: Charleston County Court of Common Pleas- Jury Verdicts for the Fall of 2009. This is summary information for jury verdicts and awards for Charleston County cases. The information includes motor vehicle accident cases, real property cases, breach of contract, awards for medical malpractice, car accidents and personal injury awards. This information is provided by the Clerk of Court for Charleston County .
• Charleston County Jury Verdicts: Summer 2009 [PDF]   
  Description: Charleston County Court of Common Pleas- Jury Verdicts for the Summer of 2009. Includes jury awards and verdicts for motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, breach of contract, personal injury and automobile accidents. This information is provided by the Charleston County Clerk of Court.

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Charleston & Surrounding Areas of the Lowcountry:

• Moncks Corner, South Carolina Injury Law Firm   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm is an accident law firm that focuses strictly on personal injury cases. Most of our cases involve representing injury and accident victims against insurance companies. We represent clients in Moncks Corner and throughout the State of South Carolina. Many of our cases are able to be settled without filing a lawsuit. However, if the insurance company is not offering a fair settlement for our client, we are prepared to file a lawsuit and litigate the case in court.
  
  Call or contact us today at 843-277-6061.
• Summerville, SC Personal Injury Lawyer   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm is an accident and injury law firm that focuses strictly on personal injury cases. Most of our cases involve representing injury and accident victims against insurance companies. We represent clients in Summerville, Charleston, and throughout the State of South Carolina.
• Hanahan, South Carolina Injury Lawyer   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm is an accident and injury law firm that focuses strictly on personal injury and accident cases. Most of our cases involve representing injury and accident victims against insurance companies. We represent clients in all of Charleston, including Hanahan, North Charleston, and throughout the State of South Carolina.
• Sumter Car Accident Attorney   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm represents Sumter personal injury and accident victims. Whether you are involved in an auto accident or injured in Sumter, or if you are a resident of Sumter and injured elsewhere, Shelly Leeke Law Firm can help you. Call today for a free case evaluation 843-277-6061 or toll free 888-690-0211.
• Goose Creek SC Personal Injury Law Firm   
  Description: Shelly Leeke Law Firm focuses its practice of law in the area of personal injury and accidents. With two convenient offices, the firm represents accident and injury victims throughout South Carolina, including Charleston and Goose Creek. Call 843-277-6061 today for a complimentary case evaluation.

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