Why More Trucking Accidents Happen During the Holidays

There’s no good time for a truck accident, but they can be especially devastating when they happen near holidays. Summer and winter holidays are traditionally busy times for visiting with family and friends. Many people choose to travel by car…

Getting a New Job While on Workers’ Comp

The objective of workers’ compensation insurance is to support an injured worker financially and provide needed medical treatment until he or she recovers and is ready to return to work. But some people who have been badly injured at a…

Arbitration for Personal Injury Cases

Most personal injury claims are settled outside of court, often before a trial even begins. Resolving a case through some type of alternative dispute resolution saves time and money. It also reduces the burden on the court system and keeps…

The Unique Dangers of Car Carrier Accidents

Commercial tractor-trailers used as car carriers or car transporters are a unique danger on highways. Their weight and unwieldy nature can lead to serious accidents. Because automobile manufacturers have a significant presence in South Carolina, car carriers are a common…

Who is Liable for a Car Accident Caused by a Medical Emergency?

Car accident claims are typically based on who is at fault in an accident. The injured person making a claim must show that the other driver acted improperly by speeding or running a stop sign, for example. But sometimes a…

How Long Can You Stay on Workers’ Compensation in South Carolina?

Any injured employee can receive workers’ compensation for benefit checks to cover medical expenses, partial wage replacement, and other benefits without having to prove their employer’s negligence was at fault for their injury. Workers’ compensation is set up to allow…

Cerebral Palsy Due to Medical Malpractice, What Can I Do?

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a group of disorders that primarily affect motor function. It is the most common disability affecting movement and balance in children. There is no cure for CP, and it can take an enormous emotional and financial…

Is it Safer to Ride a Motorcycle on Streets or the Highway?

Riding a motorcycle is, in general, more dangerous than driving a car, truck, or SUV. This is because motorcycles don’t have safety features like airbags or seatbelts, and riders are more vulnerable in collisions. According to the Insurance Information Institute…