Personal Injury
Seeking Justice for Victims After the Little River Boat Party Shooting
A Memorial Day weekend celebration turned into a frightening and chaotic scene in Little River, South Carolina on Sunday night. Gunfire broke out on board the private charter boat either during or just after the three hour cruise. Ten people were shot, leaving some in critical condition. The victims and their families are now left…
Read MoreWhen Should You Worry About Pain After a Car Accident?
Have you been hurt in a car wreck recently? If you have, rest assured that a certain amount of car accident pain is not necessarily anything to worry about. You shouldn’t be surprised if you feel sore after a car accident–after all, soreness after a car accident is exceedingly common. When two or three tons…
Read MoreHow Cell Phone Data Is Used in a South Carolina Personal Injury Claim
When you think about personal injury claims, you probably picture witness testimonies, medical records, and accident reports. That makes sense. These are all common parts of the process. However, another piece of evidence is becoming increasingly important in these cases: cell phone data. The device you carry in your pocket holds a vast range of…
Read MoreHow Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Work?
Navigating a personal injury lawsuit can be complex and overwhelming, especially for those unfamiliar with the legal process. Understanding the process can help you feel more prepared and confident in pursuing your claim. This guide, courtesy of our South Carolina personal injury law firm, provides a detailed overview of how a personal injury lawsuit works,…
Read MoreThe “Troubled Teen” Industry and Companies Operating in that Industry Face Lawsuits
Dealing with troubled teenagers is extremely challenging. As a result, an entire industry has sprung up to provide options for parents struggling to get their teens on the right path. However, the “troubled teen” industry is increasingly facing lawsuits for abusing and neglecting young residents. What is the troubled teen industry? The term “troubled teen…
Read MoreWhen Children Suffer Neglect in Residential Treatment Facilities
The decision to place a child in a residential treatment facility is rarely an easy one. Parents and caregivers who turn to residential treatment facilities often do so as a last resort, but they do it with the child’s best interests at heart. Typically, they have already tried to get their child or loved one…
Read MoreEPA’s Ban of Chlorpyrifos on Food Crops Can Help Save Our Children
From the moment parents bring their child home, they typically try to do everything in their power to protect that child. This includes feeding them a healthy diet that includes plenty of fruits and vegetables. Imagine doing all of that and then realizing that your child is suffering from neurological damage that is the direct…
Read MoreWhy Are Falls So Dangerous for Children?
It is a simple fact of life that children fall. They slip, they trip, they tumble, and they hit the ground. Most of the time they get back up and go back to playing or whatever they were doing without another thought. Sometimes they may need a cuddle from a parent or caregiver, and to…
Read MoreWhen the Dog Bites, Children Suffer Serious Injuries
Dogs have a reputation as being man’s best friend, and while that is often true, the same may not always be true of the relationship between dogs and children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are approximately 4.7 million dog bites every year in the United States. Of those, the Humane…
Read MoreCould the HALT Drunk Driving Act Stop People from Driving Drunk?
Congresswoman Debbie Dingall (D) from Michigan has introduced a bill to Congress, requiring that all vehicle manufacturers install alcohol monitoring equipment by September 30, 2024. Representative Dingall introduced this legislation in honor of the Abbas family, all five of whom died in a drunk driving crash in January 2019. The Abbas family was driving through…
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