Do Pedestrian Accidents Go Up Around Back-to-School Season?

As the school year begins and children are more commonly seen on roads and in school zones, it’s crucial to increase school zone safety awareness. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, fatal pedestrian accidents involving a child…

Who Is Responsible For a Sports Injury At School?

More than 60,000 boys and 35,000 girls play high school sports in South Carolina. Hundreds of thousands more participate in sports as a part of physical education classes. Every one of them risks injury. As parents, we know we cannot…

Accident Victims Often Suffer Post-Traumatic Stress

In recognition of National Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month, it is essential to recognize that combat veterans aren’t the only people in our country to experience the disorder. Many people suffer from PTSD after other traumatic events, like car…

How Much Can You Get for Pain and Suffering in South Carolina?

When someone is injured through no fault of their own, they can get compensation in a personal injury lawsuit, and the purpose of that compensation is to get the victim back to how they were before the accident happened, or…

Traffic Signs in School Zone and What They Mean

School zones are a flurry of activity at certain hours. Every day, thousands of children and adults walk, bike, and drive through school zones in South Carolina. School buses load and unload children. School crossing officers raise signs to stop…

How to Prove Lost Wages in a Personal Injury Case

If you are seriously injured in a car accident or other mishap in South Carolina, you may require extensive rehabilitation. This could leave you unable to work for weeks or even months. You may use up all of your paid…

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…

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…