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Have you been injured in a car accident in South Carolina caused by a driver who made an illegal wide turn? Improper turns are some of the most common causes of traffic collisions. An accident involving an illegal wide-turn can…

As high school students all along the Carolina Coast – from Myrtle Beach to Charleston – gear up for prom, it is a good time to talk to your kids about the consequences of drinking and driving. Teenagers might say prom…

By Ken Harrell, Managing Partner Most responsible drivers (including most teen drivers) are well aware of the dangers of driving while intoxicated. Every year, our law firm sees several cases where a fatality or serious injury has occurred due to a…

Rural roads can be surprisingly dangerous for drivers. Not only are they narrower and have lower shoulders than city streets, but they also have fewer law enforcement patrols. According to federal data from 2010, the last year complete information is…

  A bill to allow North Carolina motorcyclists over the age of 21 to ride without helmets has passed a committee of the state House. If this legislation becomes law, North Carolina will join South Carolina in relaxing laws on…

Liability insurers are now separating the policies of medical professionals who practice in hospitals from those of general internists. In the past, hospitalists were given the same rate as primary care physicians. But this could soon change because the number of lawsuits…

Perhaps, you’ve been wondering about the deep cough or chest pain that always greets you in the morning. Or maybe, you have trouble breathing when you break even the slightest sweat later in the day. What’s more confusing and troublesome,…

By Melissa Fried, Attorney If you have been injured in a car wreck, but the officer at the scene marked you at fault, you may still be able to recover for your injuries. This might become an issue if you…