Is it Safe to Ride a Motorcycle in the Rain?

Everyone in South Carolina knows that if it isn’t raining, just wait 15 minutes! That’s because the weather here is famously unpredictable, often changing on a dime.  So, while riders should avoid using their motorcycles during anticipated rain, that’s easier…

Is a Loved One Seriously Injured? Nine Ways You Can Help Them to Recover

Every year, thousands of South Carolinians are injured in motor vehicle accidents, falls, and other serious accidents. Traumatic injuries aren’t just painful and physically debilitating, they often are mentally and emotionally draining as well. If your loved one is recuperating after…

What Happens During the Discovery Stage of a Personal Injury Trial?

Objection! Overruled! Everyone is familiar with the high-drama court proceedings depicted in movies and on TV. They may leave you wondering, “What happens in a real-life personal injury trial?” While far less theatrical, real life court cases can be filled…

When Medicaid Pays Your Bills After an Accident, What Happens?

While a serious accident is over within seconds, the serious injuries you suffer in that moment will last much longer your injuries will need treatment, often for a long time afterward, and possibly, for the rest of your life. Car…

The Difference Between a Tort and a Personal Injury Lawsuit

If you’ve been injured by a negligent person, defective product, dangerous drug, or unsafe property conditions, you are probably seeing firsthand how complicated personal injury law can be. While the person or company responsible for the harm you suffered may…

Workers’ Comp Mistake: Not Following Work Restrictions

Injured workers navigating the South Carolina workers’ compensation system may find themselves ready to return to work under physical restrictions determined by their workers’ comp doctor.  If you’re in this situation, you must follow these restrictions until you have recovered enough to…

South Carolina Lane-Splitting: Is It Legal?

Our South Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers often hear from bikers injured in all kinds of accidents. Sometimes the motorcycle accidents occurred while they were riding between lines of traffic – a practice known as lane splitting – leaving them to…

Can You Work and Get Disability Benefits?

While Social Security disability programs pay benefits to people who are unable to perform their jobs because of a serious physical or mental impairment, the Social Security Administration considers it a priority to support the efforts of disabled individuals who want…