If you suffered injuries in a South Carolina car accident, you could be eligible to receive compensation for a wide range of losses. Recovering money for medical treatment and lost wages is a common expectation. These expenses can be calculated...
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Elder Abuse Laws in South Carolina
South Carolina’s Omnibus Adult Protection Act requires specific organizations, such as nursing homes, to provide adequate care and protect older adults from abuse. The Act also establishes abuse reporting guidelines and authorizes certain entities to investigate incidents of elder abuse....
The Hidden Dangers of Big Pickup Trucks
Big pickup trucks offer several advantages for South Carolina motorists, particularly for towing and hauling large loads. But today’s pickups are more dangerous than ever. Why? Modern pickups weigh 24 percent more than they did in 2000, and a pickup...
Suing a Nursing Home for Negligence
Did someone you love suffer abuse or neglect in a South Carolina nursing home? If so, you’re right to be angry and heartbroken about what happened. You also have the right to demand answers and justice for the cruelty your...
Fires and Explosions at Construction Sites in South Carolina
Fires and explosions are frighteningly common at construction sites. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), firefighters responded to an average of 4,300 construction site fires in a recent five-year period. Those blazes led to at least five deaths...
Common Injuries after Trucking Accidents
When a semi-truck collides with a car or light truck, the force generated can be 22 times greater than that of a typical passenger car collision. The smaller vehicle bears the brunt of the impact, and the occupants inside are...
Are Driverless Trucks the Future of the Trucking Industry?
Commercial trucking is vital to the U.S. economy. Roughly 80 percent of Americans rely on trucking for daily deliveries of materials, goods, and products. In addition, the trucking industry faces a continual shortage of workers, lacking as many as 80,000...
What Should You Do After Collision with an Out-of-State Vehicle in SC?
A collision with an out-of-state vehicle can present challenges for drivers who reside in South Carolina. Each state sets its own insurance requirements, which may create confusion when trying to recover compensation for your injuries and losses. These are hassles...
How Long Does a Motorcycle Accident Claim Take to Settle?
Did you suffer injuries in a South Carolina motorcycle accident? You could be entitled to compensation if another party is to blame. Compensation can include money for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other losses. But how...
Are Vehicle Recalls Important?
In South Carolina, we’re busy people. So when we get a vehicle recall notice in the mail, we might wonder whether it’s really important to get our cars repaired. The answer is simple: Yes. Carmakers and the National Highway Traffic...