Taking the right steps after a car accident can help you if you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit. Documenting the scene, reporting the accident to the proper entities, and taking photos are all vital to your case. It’s…
Though most crashes involving large trucks are caused by operator errors, sometimes the accident investigations reveal defective parts contributed. The freight company might use this information to try to escape liability or explain the crash as an unusual, unavoidable failure.…
Efforts to protect the rights of those harmed by Camp Lejeune water contamination continue as the lawsuit intensifies. Meet-and-confers and status hearings spark contentious battles between “The Parties” (the PLG and Government) over depositions, expert testimony, and trial framework. These…
Following weeks of debate in the South Carolina legislature, the Senate returned on March 18th and Senator Michael Johnson (York) presented a “compromise” amendment to S.244, the proposed Tort Reform Bill. The amended sections largely deal with insurance liability rates…
Nearly a million people were exposed to toxins at Camp Lejeune due to the sizable base population and its widespread contamination. Despite its tragic history of contaminated water, Camp Lejeune has remained a frequent stop for military personnel since it…
South Carolina medical malpractice laws and damage limits are state-specific rulings that are difficult to understand, especially without experience. Various statutes and acts govern the timelines, procedural steps, and damages for medical malpractice cases in South Carolina. These rules apply…
Truck accidents can dramatically impact your life and they’re difficult to take on alone! If you’ve filed a car crash claim, you may think you understand the process and can manage a truck accident claim without legal help, but attempting…
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation1 revealed many military installations still stock—and deploy—aqueous foam for combatting fuel fires, despite numerous case studies advising against its use. AFFF works primarily by creating a barrier between the flammable liquid and the oxygen…
Not every injury after labor and delivery is malpractice in South Carolina, but an injury due to a provider’s negligence often qualifies. If your family has undergone a frightening birth experience, you may immediately assign fault to the provider, but…
Product liability laws safeguard individuals harmed by defective products, allowing them to sue companies who produce, sell, design, or manufacture defective products. Being aware of the law as it applies to your potential case can help you understand your legal…