Year: 2024

Americans love to drive SUVs and pickups because they are higher off the ground and provide a better view of the road. Because commercial trucks like 18-wheelers are even taller, you might think they’d have the best view of the…

You might have noticed road crews fixing potholes on highways in places like Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and beyond. It’s a familiar sight for travelers in South Carolina, and it’s not going away anytime soon. Although the South Carolina Department…

Being in a car accident is bad enough—finding out afterward that the driver who slammed into you doesn’t have a driver’s license is a heart-sinking feeling. That’s because anyone driving without a license is also unlikely to have car insurance…

Most of the time, getting hurt at work isn’t a big deal.  It may take a little time to heal, but after some rest and recuperation, you are ready to pick up exactly where you left off.  Unfortunately for some,…

Auto accidents involving emergency vehicles such as ambulances or police cars can be complex and fraught with legal implications. If you are hit by one of these vehicles, you may wonder about your rights and whether you can pursue legal…

While you may pay a retainer or hourly fee for legal representation in many civil or criminal cases, personal injury claims often have a different arrangement called a contingency fee agreement. This helps you get legal services upfront without paying…

If you’ve been injured on the job and qualify for workers’ compensation, your employer cannot force you to use your paid time off (PTO). However, they may permit — or even encourage — the use of PTO while you’re receiving…

Although parking lots are typically viewed as areas with a lower risk of accidents, for motorcycle riders who lack the protection afforded to drivers in enclosed vehicles, the impact of a collision can still be catastrophic. If you suffer physical…