Perhaps you have worked as a roofing contractor for years and never experienced injuries more serious than a bruised knee and an ankle sprain. However, your recent fall from a ladder left you with a broken shoulder. What are the next steps in filing a claim for...
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What are the dangers of eating while driving?
Most Americans are aware that drunk driving is a crime for a good reason. Additionally, most drivers know that distractions like cell phones can cause serious accidents on the roads. However, some forms of distracted driving are a lot more innocuous-seeming than...
What should I know about SC IID laws?
Every state in the country has strong laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and South Carolina is no exception. Just like every other state in the nation, South Carolina also has specific parameters where individuals the courts convict of...
Is this a sign of a TBI?
If you know someone who has suffered a blow to the head, you need to keep an eye out for potential signs of a brain injury. These often accompany head injuries and can put the victim at great personal risk. In particular, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) can have a...
What are the common characteristics of a fatal auto accident?
Accidents can happen at any time no matter the situation, but there are some common factors that tend to be present in fatal auto accidents. Knowing these factors may not prevent you from ever having a crash, but they can help you to be a more informed driver. You may...
Support for families when loved ones die at work
There are certain types of jobs that carry inherent risks for danger. Along with fishing jobs, electrical and factory work, and certain public service duties, such as police or fire fighting work, construction workers are typically listed among those most at risk for...
Is it possible to fight assault and battery charges?
You were out with your friends, doing your thing, really minding your own business. Then, out of the blue, it seems, someone approaches your party, exchanges words and a fight starts. Before you know it, you find yourself in police cuffs and charged with assault and...
Taking the necessary measures in the aftermath of a collision
There may be few events in life that are as stressful as being involved in a motor vehicle accident. Even a minor accident could throw a wrench into your plans for the day, and although you might not be responsible for the incident, you will likely still have to deal...
Charged with a marijuana-related drug crime?
South Carolina is one state that still treats drug crimes quite seriously. This includes marijuana-related drug crimes. If you find yourself facing drug charges for marijuana possession, sale or trafficking, sit tight -- you may have a long legal battle ahead of...
Errors drunk drivers often commit that can put you in harm’s way
Like most other highways in the nation, South Carolina roads are often busy, chaotic places. Some motor vehicle journeys may later leave you wondering how you ever made it safely to your destination. No matter how cautious and alert you are behind the wheel, you have...
