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

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident?
While drivers don’t often need a lawyer for a simple fender bender, motorists should consider obtaining legal help for car…

Steps To Take After a Car Accident in SC
Taking the right steps after a car accident can help you if you decide to file a personal injury lawsuit.…

The Effect of Defective Truck Parts on Truck Accidents
Though most crashes involving large trucks are caused by operator errors, sometimes the accident investigations reveal defective parts contributed. The…

Phase I Update: Momentum Builds for the Camp Lejeune Lawsuit
Efforts to protect the rights of those harmed by Camp Lejeune water contamination continue as the lawsuit intensifies. Meet-and-confers and…

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

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

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

The Challenges of Handling a Truck Accident Case Alone
Truck accidents can dramatically impact your life and they’re difficult to take on alone! If you’ve filed a car crash…

Progress Report: The Military’s Switch to PFAS-Free AFFF Replacements
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) investigation1 revealed many military installations still stock—and deploy—aqueous foam for combatting fuel fires, despite numerous…

Is Negligence During Labor and Delivery Considered Malpractice in South Carolina?
Not every injury after labor and delivery is malpractice in South Carolina, but an injury due to a provider’s negligence…

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

The Supreme Court Grants a Certiorari on Class Action Lawsuit Requirements
On January 24, 2025, the Supreme Court granted certiorari in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, a case addressing…

Bell Legal Group’s Partnership Program
Our partnership program allows us to collaborate with firms all over the country on complex civil cases. We have working…

Decades-Long Effects of Camp Lejeune Chemical Exposure
James served at Camp Lejeune as a healthy young man but after leaving, his mental and physical health declined, and…

About South Carolina’s Proposed Tort Reform: What Bill S.244 Means for You
South Carolina residents should understand the dangers of the proposed tort reform bill, Bill S.244, which threatens to weaken liability…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steps To Take After a Trucking Accident
You might exacerbate an already precarious situation if you don’t take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your best…

The Controversy With Hair Relaxers: Why Hair Care Packaging Can’t Be Trusted
Uncovering the true ingredients in hair relaxer products revealed a controversy between what manufacturers knowingly sell and what consumers believe…

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

The Role of Evidence in South Carolina Truck Accident Cases
The South Carolina attorney you choose for a truck accident will stress the importance of evidence collection and preservation, for…

The Role of South Carolina Law Firms in Handling Truck Accidents
Truck accidents in South Carolina happen often enough that local law firm Bell Legal Group has a practice area dedicated…

Paraquat-Induced Parkinson’s Disease and the Agricultural Industry: The Stages From Discovery to Disability
Parkinson’s disease and the agricultural industry will be forever linked. Herbicides containing paraquat dichloride are some of the most widely…

Study Confirms Skin as an Exposure Pathway for PFAS in Firefighting Foam
A new study on PFAS, the toxic compound in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), confirmed that dermal absorption is a viable…

Medical Malpractice vs. Personal Injury: What’s the Difference?
Understanding the complexities of medical malpractice versus personal injury cases can be challenging. Many types of lawsuits, including those for…

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

South Carolina Patient Rights for Medical Care: Protection From Errors & Malpractice
Understanding your patient rights when seeking medical care in South Carolina helps you stay prepared to protect yourself from below-standard…

What Science Says About Paraquat-Based Weed Killers and Parkinson’s Disease
Manufacturers hid scientific studies that connected the use of weed and grass killers containing paraquat dichloride to the risk of…

How To Join the Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
There’s still time for hair relaxer users diagnosed with certain cancers to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of certain…

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

When Failure To Treat Becomes Malpractice in South Carolina
You expect doctors to treat ailments, but what happens if they don’t, and when does a physician’s failure to treat…

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

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

Parkinson’s Advocates Urge Congress To Ban Paraquat
A Congressional briefing on Capitol Hill was held on September 17, 2024 by public health advocates and farmworkers calling for…

How Trucking Law Violations Impact South Carolina Highway Safety
South Carolina trucking laws and federal regulations enforce rules to maintain safe roadways, but truckers often ignore these and put…

Developing Uterine Cancer From Chemical Hair Straightening Products
Women with a history of frequently using chemical hair straightening products are more than twice as likely to develop uterine…

Then and Now: How Forever Chemicals Changed Firefighting
Forever chemicals profoundly affected firefighting, and decades later these compounds continue to influence the industry, only this time for the…

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

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

Courts Push for Common Ground on Camp Lejeune Trial Framework
The latest Order by Magistrate Judge Jones reinforces the Court’s desire for swift proceedings. The Plaintiff’s Leadership Group (PLG) and…

Camp Lejeune Trial Update: Track 1 Plaintiffs Finalized
An Order was issued by all four Camp Lejeune Judges on July 9, 2024, confirming which Plaintiffs will proceed to…

What Is Paraquat? Who Uses It and Who Is at Risk of Exposure?
When herbicide manufacturers explain what paraquat is, they say it’s a safe chemical for weed and grass control, but farmers…