Category: Personal Injury

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

An elderly person with white hair is sitting on a couch, covering their face with both hands. They are wearing a light blue shirt and beige cardigan.

Whether due to deteriorating health, or the need for assistance and added support, elderly individuals move into long-term care facilities each year across the United States. For family members, the decision to place a loved one into a nursing home is difficult, even if they are convinced that it’s the right choice. Thus, imagine the… Continue readingabout Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Bicycle Accidents

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As more and more South Carolinians move to dense, urban areas where they can bike to work and other events, there are rising safety problems that are evidenced in crash data. Palmetto Cycling Coalition (PCC) provides detailed reports, including safety statistics and other analytical information. The following counties exhibited the highest bike crash rates (relative… Continue readingabout Bicycle Accidents

Pesticide Exposure And Poisoning

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There’s no doubt that the benefits of pesticides are well recognized, as they provide protection for much of today’s food supply, while controlling certain diseases. As such, pesticides (or a mix of several) are used to destroy or mitigate pests such as insects, rodents, fungi and weeds. While their usage remains widespread across the U.S.… Continue readingabout Pesticide Exposure And Poisoning

Parasailing Injuries

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While cool temperatures continue to linger throughout the Southeast, there’s no question that many families are already planning a summer full of fun along the coast. Whether you’re one to sit on the beach for hours, go deep-sea fishing or catch the latest wave of sporting activities on the water, it’s important to exercise caution… Continue readingabout Parasailing Injuries

Dram Shop Claims

Two Cars Involved in an Accident

When it comes to alcohol-related accidents, every state handles liability differently. While a claim can be made against a drunk driver that has caused an accident, for instance, a separate claim can be established against the bar or liquor store that provided or sold alcohol to the intoxicated driver prior to the crash. A Dram… Continue readingabout Dram Shop Claims

Traumatic Brain Injury

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When an individual sustains a devastating injury from a violent blow or jolt to the head or body, or when an object penetrates brain tissues, this can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Interestingly, symptoms from a traumatic brain injury can manifest immediately, or they may appear days or even weeks following the event,… Continue readingabout Traumatic Brain Injury

Admiralty (Maritime) Law

Boat on Water Charleston SC

While legal issues that occur on land (i.e. workers’ compensation, criminal offenses and injuries) also occur on water, there are special considerations and legal rules that apply. What’s more is that there are international laws that apply in certain cases. Given these reasons, when individuals face a legal issue that has occurred on the water,… Continue readingabout Admiralty (Maritime) Law

When A Loved One Becomes A Victim Of Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse

An elderly person with white hair is sitting on a couch, covering their face with both hands. They are wearing a light blue shirt and beige cardigan.

The elderly are some of the most vulnerable, yet beloved members of society. Thus, when placing them in long-term residential care, families want to believe that they will be treated with dignity and care. Tragically, there are many cases in which healthcare and nursing home providers fail to provide appropriate care. From bedsores and ulcers,… Continue readingabout When A Loved One Becomes A Victim Of Nursing Home Neglect And Abuse