Alcohol-related crash victims have multiple legal options, and they need them. Alcohol is a factor in about a third of the fatal car accidents in South Carolina. This proportion has increased since pandemic lockdowns began in 2020. During these lockdowns, vehicle traffic and traffic enforcement both dropped to practically nothing in many areas. Therefore,…
As more legal options become available, over the last decade, the total insurance company payout for dog bite settlements has increased almost 50 percent. As outlined below, South Carolina law is especially complex when it comes to legal options in dog bite claims. Lawmakers have tried to find a middle ground between pet owners,…
Playgrounds aren’t always fun and games. Every year, emergency room doctors treat about 200,000 children who were injured at playgrounds. Most of these injuries are falls. Serious fall injuries are especially common on older playgrounds which don’t have the proper rubber or other protective surfaces. A few less common types of playground injuries are…
This ridesharing company’s annual revenue increased over 50 percent in 2021, to more than $17 billion. Such rapid growth usually involves growing pains. In this context, Uber’s growing pains include a struggle to find enough drivers for all these new passengers. As a result, many Uber drivers have few or no special qualifications, other…
Nursing home abuse is one of the most horrific things that can happen, yet it affects tens of thousands of nursing home residents every year. In many cases, nursing home abuse is a crime, and in nearly all cases, it is an infringement of a nursing home resident’s rights, which can result in civil…
If you are injured in South Carolina and you believe that another party is to blame for your injuries, you maintain the right to file a claim for damages against that party. If you can prove that your injuries would not have occurred but for the other party’s negligence, you can recover monetary damages…
Being injured on the job can be terrifying, especially if your injuries prevent you from being able to return to work for a period of time. However, if you are able to go back to work after being injured on the job, it’s important that you understand workers’ compensation return-to-work restrictions. At the Marc…
Being in a car accident can result in serious injuries, some of which may lead to short- or long-term disability and suffering. While an injury can affect any part of the body, one area that is often affected is the back. Take a look at some common back injuries in car accidents. If you…
Statistics show that the risk of a motorcyclist dying in a crash is much greater than the risk of an occupant of a standard motor vehicle. However, with safe behaviors, paying attention to the road, and defensive operation, the risk of a crash—and certainly a fatal crash—can be reduced. One behavior in particular that…
Being injured on the job can be scary and upsetting. This is especially true if the injury suffered is serious enough to prevent the worker from returning to the job, resulting in medical bills and lost wages. Knowing what to expect after an on-the-job injury can give you some actionable steps and peace of…