Joye Law Firm Announces 2023 Scholarship Program

Joye Law Firm is pleased to announce its 2023 scholarship program to help some deserving South Carolina students further their educations. Joye Law Firm is offering six $2,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who plan to attend a four-year…

How Often Do Car Accident Cases Go to Trial?

If you are considering filing a car accident claim, you may wonder if your case will go to trial. Most car accident cases never make it to trial, even if the parties move from an insurance claim to a personal…

Why Can’t I Use My Own Doctor on Workers’ Comp?

Workers’ compensation can help you recover lost wages and pay for causally related medical expenses if you are injured in a workplace accident. Knowing what to do if you suffer an injury on the job is vital to ensuring you…

Workers’ Comp Settlement After Surgery

It is not unusual for an injury suffered in a job-site accident to require surgery. For most workers employed in South Carolina, the state’s workers’ compensation system should pay for surgery related to any injury suffered in a workplace accident….

3 Ways Trucking Companies Break the Law and Cause Crashes

The trucking industry forms the backbone of America’s freight transportation, with over 38.9 million vehicles moving over 72% of the nation’s freight in 2021. However, statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also reveal accidents involving large…

What to Know Before Boating After Dark in the Winter

Boating is popular in South Carolina, with 1 out of every 16 residents in the Palmetto State owning a watercraft. With 2,876 miles of tidal coastline and an endless number of inland water bodies, many South Carolinians spend a lot…

Is it Better to Go to Trial or Take a Settlement?

Many injured victims assume that the only way to obtain compensation for a personal injury is to take the case to court. While taking your case to trial is an excellent way to establish the other party’s fault, it isn’t…

Who is Liable if My Child is Injured by Another Child at a South Carolina School?

Originally published September 27, 2021 When an adult is injured because of someone else’s negligence, they can file a personal injury lawsuit to get financial compensation for their injuries, pain, and distress. But the situation becomes more complicated when a…