South Carolina Attorneys

If you don’t know when to hire a personal injury attorney after a trucking accident, the answer is ‘as soon…

Considering the large size and weight of semis, it should come as no surprise that truck accidents inherently carry a…

Product-related injuries are not rare and, according to data from the National Safety Council, more than 15 million Americans received…

Understanding what  construction defects might include, such as a flawed foundation, poor drainage, or water intrusion, helps pinpoint the nature…

You may be able to file a lawsuit if you were exposed to chemicals at work, if an entity’s negligence…

In the legal world, damages for auto accidents are typically calculated by combining economic damages, non-economic damages, and (less often)…

When people inhale, ingest, and handle hazardous chemicals or pollutants, they can experience exposure-related illnesses and injuries. When negligent manufacturing…

When safety issues are identified with a retail product, most consumers would expect its sale to cease promptly. In many…

The trial attorneys at Bell Legal Group understand how to prove a fatigued truck driver caused your or a loved…

According to estimates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly six million police-reported traffic accidents occurred on U.S. roadways…

Toxic tort litigation helps those who have been injured from exposure to harmful chemicals or compounds in water, soil, or…

When a case involves complex facts, jurisdiction challenges, or legal hurdles, partnering with a trial-driven law firm like Bell Legal…

Drunk driving was responsible for nearly 12,500 deaths in the United States in 2023, the most recent year for which…

Individuals trust medical professionals to recognize the signs and symptoms of potential health problems and protect them. But when a…

Toxic tort cases arise when an entity’s negligent actions or inaction contaminates the air, soil, or water, resulting in exposure-related…

When companies produce and sell products to the public, they have an obligation to make sure these products are safe…

A seat belt failure during an auto accident can lead to serious harm or even ejection from the vehicle, complicating…

When unsafe products harm consumers, those injured may have a right to file a product liability lawsuit—often with the help…

This post uses a faulty child’s toy as an example of a potential defective product, but our law firm handles…

The South Carolina Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act took effect on September 1, 2025, requiring drivers to remain attentive on…

When a trucking company fails its safety obligations and continues non-compliant and negligent operations, it puts other drivers on the…

Multi-car accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that can make long-term physical, emotional, and financial impacts on the people involved.…

If you or a loved one has undergone a medical procedure and suspect a healthcare provider made a mistake or…

Product defects harm many Americans annually, and surged in 2024 with 869 reported incidents and 25 deaths1. This trend is…

Bell Legal Group’s referral and partnership programs help our collective practices and clients succeed. We’ve developed a partnership program that…

You don’t expect everyday items in your home to severely harm you or a loved one, but lawsuits for defective…

Law firms are built on the idea of partnership, which is an arrangement where parties agree to cooperate in order…

J. Edward Bell has been appointed Lead Counsel of the Plaintiffs’ Leadership Group (PLG) for a third time, demonstrating his…

The aftermath of a commercial vehicle accident can be overwhelming when the other party is a semi-truck driver. Considerations for…

A medical device malfunction that results in physical injury, revision surgery, or financial strain requires reporting and possibly litigation. The…

Policymakers and fire industry advocates continue pushing for firefighter protection acts, safety improvements, and accountability. The Firefighter PFAS Injury Compensation…

Knowing the tactics insurance adjusters try to use against you and how to sidestep these can safeguard your rights to…

Parents can file lawsuits when dangerous toys harm their children, potentially holding the designers, manufacturers, marketers, or retailers accountable for…

Bell Legal Group proudly announces the selection of Matthew Mariani and Gabrielle Sulpizio to join the American Institute of Trial…

Studies show that using hair relaxers made with formaldehyde, parabens, and phthalate chemicals are linked to higher rates of developing…

Many individuals overlook the seriousness of seat belt syndrome injuries and fail to take appropriate action against the at-fault motorist…

Serious injuries can occur when a product malfunctions or doesn’t work as intended. The steps you take after an injury…

When healthcare professionals fail to communicate, medical malpractice claims can result. This communication breakdown can occur in a number of…

From drunk to  distracted driving, a multitude of factors can cause car accidents, leading to vehicle and property damage, injuries,…

Some hair relaxers include hazardous chemicals that are banned in other countries, because they are known to increase a woman’s…

When an airbag malfunctions during a car accident and fails to cushion an impact or prevent serious injuries, legal action…

South Carolina native J. Edward Bell, III, is one of a few remarkable individuals named to the Trial Lawyer Hall…

While drivers don’t often need a lawyer for a simple fender bender, motorists should consider obtaining legal help for car…

Taking the right steps after a car accident can help you if you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit.…

Though most crashes involving large trucks are caused by operator errors, sometimes the accident investigations reveal defective parts contributed. The…

Efforts to protect the rights of those harmed by Camp Lejeune water contamination continue as the lawsuit intensifies. Meet-and-confers and…

Photo courtesy of Mark Adams, SCETV Following weeks of debate in the South Carolina legislature, the Senate returned on March…

Nearly a million people were exposed to toxins at Camp Lejeune due to the sizable base population and its widespread…

South Carolina medical malpractice laws and damage limits are state-specific rulings that are difficult to understand, especially without experience. Various…

Truck accidents can dramatically impact your life and they’re difficult to take on alone! If you’ve filed a car crash…

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation1 revealed many military installations still stock—and deploy—aqueous foam for combatting fuel fires, despite numerous…

Not every injury after labor and delivery is malpractice in South Carolina, but an injury due to a provider’s negligence…

Product liability laws safeguard individuals harmed by defective products, allowing them to sue companies who produce, sell, design, or manufacture…

On January 24, 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, a case addressing…

Our partnership program allows us to collaborate with firms all over the country on complex civil cases. We have working…

James served at Camp Lejeune as a healthy young man but after leaving, his mental and physical health declined, and…

South Carolina residents should understand the dangers of the proposed tort reform bill, Bill S.244, which threatens to weaken liability…

If you have questions about the lawsuits against manufacturers of hair relaxer products, you’re in the right place. Cosmetic brands…

Steven started at the firehouse at 18 and has embraced the culture wholeheartedly, even after AFFF toxins and contaminated firefighter…

Many military members reach out to us with questions about Camp Lejeune claims and lawsuits. Read on to get answers…

Medical malpractice cases typically involve permanent injuries that affect patients’ well-being and result in long-term physical, financial, and emotional damage.…

The dangers of cancer-causing relaxers weren’t fully revealed until recently because manufacturers concealed this information from the public, despite its…

South Carolina’s scenic highways make road trips enjoyable, but the prevalence of semis and other trucks also makes travel in…

Hair relaxer ingredients are now associated with uterine, endometrial, and ovarian cancer, proving that they are dangerous and put women’s…

This post highlights injuries from faulty medical devices, such as joint replacements, but our law firm’s practice areas aren’t limited…

Misconceptions about medical malpractice lawsuits can impact an individual’s decision to seek legal help after being harmed by a healthcare…

You might exacerbate an already precarious situation if you don’t take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your best…

Uncovering the true ingredients in hair relaxer products revealed a controversy between what manufacturers knowingly sell and what consumers believe…

When you’re harmed in a truck accident in South Carolina and an insurer denies or undervalues your claim, it may…

The South Carolina attorney you choose for a truck accident will stress the importance of evidence collection and preservation, for…

Truck accidents in South Carolina happen often enough that local law firm Bell Legal Group has a practice area dedicated…

Parkinson’s disease and  the agricultural industry will be forever linked. Herbicides containing paraquat dichloride are some of the most widely…

A new study on PFAS, the toxic compound in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), confirmed that dermal absorption is a viable…

Understanding the complexities of medical malpractice versus personal injury cases can be challenging. Many types of lawsuits, including those for…

The South Carolina Medical Board doesn’t publicly release physicians’ disciplinary actions, leaving patients in the dark about problematic doctors. There…

Understanding your patient rights when seeking medical care in South Carolina helps you stay prepared to protect yourself from below-standard…

Manufacturers hid scientific studies that connected the use of weed and grass killers containing paraquat dichloride to the risk of…

There’s still time for hair relaxer users diagnosed with certain cancers to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of certain…

Since more than 20,000 trucking companies call South Carolina home, all drivers are at risk of being in an accident…

You expect doctors to treat ailments, but what happens if they don’t, and when does a physician’s failure to treat…

Anyone pursuing a medical malpractice lawsuit in South Carolina should seek legal help to bring their case and meet evidentiary…

Nursing malpractice may seem limited in South Carolina compared to physician or surgical errors, but these practitioners’ negligence can lead…

A Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill was held on September 17, 2024 by public health advocates and farmworkers calling for…

South Carolina trucking laws and federal regulations enforce rules to maintain safe roadways, but truckers often ignore these and put…

Women with a history of frequently using chemical hair straightening products are more than twice as likely to develop uterine…

Forever chemicals profoundly affected firefighting, and decades later these compounds continue to influence the industry, only this time for the…

The symptoms from Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) exposure are debilitating, but the impact of using these suppressants stretches beyond physical…

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) manufacturers fooled fire departments for years with marketing tactics that emphasized the foam’s benefits instead of…

The latest Order by Magistrate Judge Jones reinforces the Court’s desire for swift proceedings. The Plaintiff’s Leadership Group (PLG) and…

An Order was issued by all four Camp Lejeune Judges on July 9, 2024, confirming which Plaintiffs will proceed to…

When herbicide manufacturers explain what paraquat is, they say it’s a safe chemical for weed and grass control, but farmers…

It’s unknown what amount, route, or duration of paraquat exposure causes Parkinson’s disease, but no pathway is exempt from creating…

The window for filing Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) claims has closed, but this ending marks only the beginning for…

An Order for the Camp Lejeune litigation, issued on August 7, 2024, provides a schedule for pretrial matters related to…

The hair relaxer lawsuit gives people who have developed cancer from using chemical hair straighteners an avenue to hold the…

The Court for the Camp Lejeune litigation has reappointed the Plaintiffs’ Leadership Group (PLG) for an additional term, keeping Edward…

Hearing the facts about Camp Lejeune’s water contamination isn’t easy for anyone, least of all those whose lives were forever…

The Judges overseeing the Camp Lejeune Litigation case have issued an Order appointing a Settlement Master and liaison, bringing those…

At the Status Conference held on June 27, 2024, United State Magistrate Judge Robert B. Jones, Jr. announced that two…

The Capitol Hill publication Roll Call has released updates about lawmakers’ strategies to expedite lawsuits filed against the Government after…