Workers’ Comp Settlement After Surgery

It is not unusual for an injury suffered in a job-site accident to require surgery. For most workers employed in South Carolina, the state’s workers’ compensation system should pay for surgery related to any injury suffered in a workplace accident….

3 Ways Trucking Companies Break the Law and Cause Crashes

The trucking industry forms the backbone of America’s freight transportation, with over 38.9 million vehicles moving over 72% of the nation’s freight in 2021. However, statistics compiled by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) also reveal accidents involving large…

What to Know Before Boating After Dark in the Winter

Boating is popular in South Carolina, with 1 out of every 16 residents in the Palmetto State owning a watercraft. With 2,876 miles of tidal coastline and an endless number of inland water bodies, many South Carolinians spend a lot…

Is it Better to Go to Trial or Take a Settlement?

Many injured victims assume that the only way to obtain compensation for a personal injury is to take the case to court. While taking your case to trial is an excellent way to establish the other party’s fault, it isn’t…

Who is Liable if My Child is Injured by Another Child at a South Carolina School?

Originally published September 27, 2021 When an adult is injured because of someone else’s negligence, they can file a personal injury lawsuit to get financial compensation for their injuries, pain, and distress. But the situation becomes more complicated when a…

Renting a Boat in South Carolina: Do I Need a License?

Originally published July 12, 2021. Now that summer is upon us, more people are enjoying time out on the water along South Carolina’s coastline or on one of our state’s many lakes and rivers. And for many of us, that…

Calculate Car Value After Accident: How to Determine Diminished Value

Originally published April 18, 2022. A car that has been damaged in a crash can suffer from “diminished value” after the accident. Even after the vehicle is repaired, the presumption is that a previously wrecked vehicle will be somewhat less…