Month: February 2015

Getting into a car accident is a terribly stressful event. But there are some common mistakes you should avoid in order to protect your rights in the aftermath of a crash. Neglecting certain responsibilities could be costly. Listed below are seven of…

Dogs can be furry, cute and loyal companions. But dogs also bite about 4.5 million Americans each year, many of them young children. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, especially if the bite is near the face or neck. If you or…

Another month, another air bag recall. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the recall of 2.12 million previously recalled cars to again address faulty air bags. The air bags could deploy inadvertently, without warning and without the vehicle’s…

On March 17, 2001, Alan Jenkins (the client’s name has been changed for confidentiality reasons) was traveling down Interstate 26 in rush hour traffic. Mr. Jenkins was following a tractor trailer carrying an oversized load. Unfortunately, the driver of the…

In the summer of 1999 Julius Doctor was working at a textile plant in North Charleston. His job involved feeding multiple lines of thread through a “warper” machine so that the thread could be made into canvas. The thread ran…

November 5th is Election Day and there are several key races in South Carolina which will impact the future rights of consumers, injured workers, and other injured persons. Because we have law firm members who are actively involved in both…

The Joye Law Firm is currently investigating potential claims against the manufacturers of welding products – including welding rods, wires, and electrodes – for damages caused by exposure to manganese fumes. This potentially harmful exposure usually occurs during the process…

Michelle has devoted her life to caring for others, working for over 30 years as a radiology technologist for a number of local hospitals and medical clinics. “That was pretty much all I knew,” said Michelle. “I completed training to…