Opioid Shipments Rise As Drug Epidemic Hits America & South Carolina

New reporting connected to lawsuits filed by more than 2,000 state, local, and tribal governments seeking to hold drug companies accountable for the opioid crisis in America shows how shipments of opioid painkillers increased across the country as addiction rates…

Can You Work and Get Disability Benefits?

While Social Security disability programs pay benefits to people who are unable to perform their jobs because of a serious physical or mental impairment, the Social Security Administration considers it a priority to support the efforts of disabled individuals who want…

Injured in South Carolina? Beware of the Paper Tigers!

Anyone who has been seriously injured due to someone else’s fault (especially if it was someone else’s idiocy, like driving drunk), is faced with the question of hiring the right lawyer to help them get their life back on track. This…

How to Deal With Shock After A Car Accident

A car accident resulting in serious injuries is a traumatic event. When someone sustains physical harm in such a crash, they can go into physical shock. This critical medical condition poses a life-threatening risk and requires immediate emergency treatment. A…

What to Watch Out for in Auto Insurance Policies

  Every month, you pay your auto insurance premiums. However, when did you last review your insurance policy? Do you know what type of protection you have bought in case you get into an auto accident? Are you looking to buy…

Back to School Safety Tips

The new school year is already here. When school starts, there is more traffic on the roads including school buses as well as students travelling to school on foot and on bicycles. It can be easy for car accidents and bus…

What to Do As a Bystander of an Accident

At the Joye Law Firm, we know that being involved in a car accident in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Summerville, or Clinton, SC can be a harrowing experience. For victims of serious car crashes, the aftermath of a collision can be extremely…