Category: Personal Injury
Important Factors for Proving Negligence
In any personal injury case, the plaintiff has the burden of proof. This means that the plaintiff must provide evidence to support their allegations that the defendant was negligent and caused their injuries. The plaintiff cannot rely on speculation or conjecture; they must present concrete facts. This can be difficult,…
South Carolina Personal Injury Damage Caps in 2022
In personal injury cases, damages are typically economic (medical bills, lost wages, etc.) and non-economic (pain and suffering, mental anguish, etc.). In some cases, punitive damages may also be available. A damage cap limits the amount of damages that can be awarded in a personal injury case. This article will…
Steps To Take After a Work Injury
What you do after you have suffered a work injury could determine whether you receive workers’ compensation. The law has very strict requirements for you to follow, and the failure to observe any one of them could hurt your claim. Here is what you should do after a work injury…
Is South Carolina a No-Fault State?
Simply put, no. South Carolina is a tort law state, which is also called a “fault-based” jurisdiction. In other words, you break it, you buy it. A lot of people somehow do believe that South Carolina is a no-fault state, but in most cases, people don’t really understand what that…
What Are the Signs of Internal Bleeding?
It is important to understand the signs and symptoms of internal bleeding, especially after an accident, surgery, or other traumas that can lead to this dangerous condition. If you are aware of the signs of internal bleeding, you can get help sooner, which drastically improves the chances a doctor will…
Summer Means Sunshine and More Emergency Room Visits
Summer is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Although many summer activities are perfectly safe, several of them have at least some degree of risk. Sporting activities and outdoor recreation activities cause thousands of injuries every summer. Many of these injuries can be prevented with…
How To Find A Quality Personal Injury Attorney in South Carolina
If you suffered injuries in a car accident in the state of South Carolina, you may understand that you have the legal right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. However, you may feel confused and frustrated at the process to attempt to receive that compensation from an insurance…
Making Sure Your School Is Using Updated Football Helmets
In South Carolina high schools, players come and go but helmets get passed on to new players every season, year after year. There is some information that you as the parent of a South Carolina high school football player should know regarding the helmets your child is wearing. Which Helmets…
Make Sure Your Coaches Are Practicing Safe Football Techniques
In Charleston, South Carolina, playing football in high school is a great way to be part of a team and stay active, it doesn’t come without risks of injury. Being hit in the head while being tackled can affect your brain and cause serious problems with your brain later. Having…
Personal Injury Cases and COVID-19
The COVID-19 global pandemic is affecting every area of life in the United States including the way personal injury cases are handled. If you were in an accident of any kind due to someone else’s negligence, you should understand how the coronavirus pandemic is currently affecting court systems in the…
