Category: Personal Injury

As South Carolina gears up for the solar eclipse, it’s important to keep in mind that observing this once-in-a-lifetime astronomical event can lead to accidents and injuries, and not only if you stare at the sun. No doubt you know that…

Joye Law Firm is proud to have five attorneys selected by their peers for inclusion in 2018 Best Lawyers in America®. Senior Partner, Attorney Mark Joye, was selected for his work in Personal Injury, as was Attorney Sydney Lynn. Managing Partner, Attorney…

Accidents can happen anywhere, and when they do, the damage can be severe. You could find yourself suffering serious injuries that require ongoing medical care and treatment, while preventing you from working or engaging in hobbies and activities you once…

Car accidents usually involve a sudden and abrupt collision, which forces the heads of drivers and passengers to first travel forward, and then backwards, and then forward again in a whip-like motion. When this occurs, especially if the crash happens…

In the aftermath of a South Carolina car crash or other personal injury accident, hesitation can be costly. Delaying in seeking medical treatment, for instance, can result in minor and easily-treatable injuries developing complications and requiring much more aggressive treatment. Similarly, hesitating…

I Was Bit and the Dog’s Owner Refuses to Pay for My Medical Care. What Can I Do? Any kind of dog can bite a human victim if it is provoked. In most cases, the dog’s owner is liable for the victim’s…

What Qualifies as Symptoms of “Pain and Suffering” for Compensation? Demonstrating the amount of economic damages that a person suffered in an accident is a relatively straightforward process. A plaintiff need only provide receipts for medical expenses, vehicle repair or…

“Pedestrians have the right of way” is a rule that we are all taught when obtaining our driver’s license in Charleston, South Carolina, but when we are actually driving, there are instances in which we wonder, “Do pedestrians really have the right…