Front Seat May Be Safer in a Head-On Collision

It may come as a surprise, but the front seat may be the safest place to be in a head-on crash. Because of automotive safety innovations such as front airbags and more sophisticated seat-belt restraints, it may be safer to…

Can I Get Workers’ Comp for Injuries from a Fight at Work?

South Carolina’s workers’ compensation program is no-fault insurance that pays benefits for workplace injuries regardless of who or what caused them. In most cases, workers’ comp pays for medical bills and partial wage replacement without any question as to who is…

The Explosion of Emotional Support Animals

Recently, I came across an article by licensed counselor Cynthia Chandler in “Counseling Today” titled “Is there an epidemic of emotional support animals?” Lest anyone wonder about how I spend my spare time, my wife is finishing up her master’s…

What Is A Medical Costs Projection and Do You Need One?

In handling personal injury and workers’ compensation cases for injured South Carolinians for more than 30 years, it has become apparent to me that my clients’ future medical costs are often a crucial component of their damages… Continue reading

How to Stay Safe When Using an Uber or Lyft Rideshare

The abduction and murder of a USC student in Columbia raises awareness of the importance of taking safety precautions when using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers, like others across Columbia and the nation, offers heartfelt…

Why Return Calls And Responsiveness Matter

Article By Attorney Ken Harrell When I was a young lawyer at the corporate law firm of Nelson, Mullins, Riley, and Scarborough, one of the first things my first boss told me was “never leave your office until all of your…

Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers Opens Annual Scholarship Program

Joye Law Firm Injury Lawyers is pleased to announce its 2019 Scholarship Contest. The law firm will provide six $2000 scholarships to graduating seniors in South Carolina who plan to attend a four-year institution for higher learning during the fall. Our…

The Risks of Walk-In Tubs

Walk-in tubs have become a hotly marketed commodity for companies like Jacuzzi. Basically, these units are large bathtubs with a water-tight door. They are marketed primarily to the elderly on the premise that the door allows you to step over…