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For teenagers and their parents, spring means a season of celebrations such as the prom, high school graduation, and other warm-weather events. Many of these occasions mean parties. And for some young people, that means drinking alcohol. Although the legal…

While much of the focus lately has been on distracted driving – and texting while driving in particular – a new study demonstrates the very serious consequences of something most people probably do at some point: drive while they are tired. The…

If you have been injured on the job in South Carolina, you likely have a viable claim for workers’ compensation benefits. But you have to follow a few rules to be able to collect on your claim, including who to tell…

Getting into a car accident is a terribly stressful event. But there are some common mistakes you should avoid in order to protect your rights in the aftermath of a crash. Neglecting certain responsibilities could be costly. Listed below are seven of…

Dogs can be furry, cute and loyal companions. But dogs also bite about 4.5 million Americans each year, many of them young children. Dog bites can cause serious injuries, especially if the bite is near the face or neck. If you or…

On June 26, 2007, Governor Mark Sanford signed a bill which significantly changes many aspects of South Carolina’s workers’ compensation laws. While some changes will reduce the rights of injured workers, there were also some changes which will help hold workers’ compensation…

(By: Ken Harrell, Joye Law Firm Partner) Note: Mr. Harrell is the head of the workers’ compensation department at Joye Law Firm and serves on the executive committee of the Association of South Carolina Claimant Attorneys for Workers’ Compensation. Recently, I…

Merrill, Lynch and Other Securities Claims In May of 2002, Merrill, Lynch agreed to pay a 100 million dollar fine based on charges by the New York Attorney General that it had misled investors with biased stock recommendations. To summarize,…