Category: Personal Injury

Holiday Drunk Driving Accidents

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Summer has passed and the holidays are approaching. Holiday celebrations are much-anticipated events to gather with family and friends and have a good time. Halloween costume parties, Thanksgiving/Harvest parties, Christmas and the New Year are busy times for celebrations and having fun. Unfortunately, they are also busy times for drunk driving accidents. Holiday Parties and… Continue readingabout Holiday Drunk Driving Accidents

3 Tips for Navigating Personal Injury Lawsuits During the Pandemic

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The COVID-19 pandemic has changed traditional practices and procedures for many industries. Courts and lawyers have taken drastic measures to help stop the spread while still pursuing justice. However, these measures can significantly affect the outcome of a personal injury lawsuit. There are things you can do to help minimize these effects while seeking fair… Continue readingabout 3 Tips for Navigating Personal Injury Lawsuits During the Pandemic

Healthcare Provider Miscommunication and Medical Malpractice

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Unfortunately, medical malpractice is more common than you may realize. Malpractice occurs when there is an injury or even death due to the lack of or wrong medical care because of your doctor, hospital or other healthcare providers. At the root of many medical malpractice cases is miscommunication between healthcare providers. What is Healthcare Provider… Continue readingabout Healthcare Provider Miscommunication and Medical Malpractice

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

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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