
Preventing Your Teen From Drinking and Driving
As a parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your teen safe, especially when driving. One of the biggest dangers facing teen drivers is drinking and driving, which can lead to severe accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. In South Carolina, it’s illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase or
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Look Twice; Save a Life
Riding a motorcycle can be an exhilarating experience, but it’s important to remember that it can also be dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are roughly 27 times more likely to die in a crash than occupants of passenger cars. With that in mind, it’s crucial to prioritize motorcycle safety
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The Benefits of Hiring a Local Lawyer
Many times you will see T.V. advertisements, billboards, and banners with catchy jingles and clever one-liners, and most display a great passion for being client advocates. Their grand claims of getting the best settlements for their clients can be eye-catching to those looking to settle their personal injury suits; however, many times these lawyers want
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The Impact of Harrodsburg V Sallee
On the night of October 7th, 1909, Rebecca Sallee was walking to church with her daughter, when she came upon a pile of dirt and debris blocking the sidewalk. As she attempted to walk around the pile, Rebecca stumbled on the surrounding loose bricks and into a hole in the sidewalk that was unbeknownst to
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Protecting Your Reputation with a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Hiring an attorney does not mean you are admitting your guilt. It is important to seek out immediate legal advice from knowledgeable attorneys when you have been arrested or charged with a crime. Your counsel is there to guide you through legal processes to defend your reputation, develop a strong defense strategy, and possibly reduce
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How to Identify an Unsafe Work Environment
Unsafe work conditions can happen anywhere. Whether you’re in an office, a factory, or a restaurant, you have the right to a safe workplace. However, your employer has a responsibility to provide a safe work environment. We’ve put together a list of ways to help identify an unsafe work environment to protect yourself from major
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Premises Liability in South Carolina
During this holiday season, you’ve probably been doing a lot of shopping in stores as you prepare for Christmas. Stores are busier than ever and accidents happen. Uneven sidewalks, missing wet floor signs, and overall negligence can cause preventable accidents every day. If you have been injured in an accident caused by a property owner’s
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What To Do If You’ve Been Hit By A Drunk Driver
Drunk driving accidents spike during the Holidays, and now is the time to know what you should do if you’ve been hit by a drunk driver in South Carolina. In 2018, there were 10,511 deaths caused by drunk driving in South Carolina – 231 of those deaths being children aged 14 and under. These statistics
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Medical Malpractice in South Carolina
When a medical professional or institution fails to provide the accepted standards of care resulting in illness or injury, it can lead to a medical malpractice claim. Unfortunately, medical malpractice is more common than we think, with medical errors comprising the third leading cause of death in America. Errors can occur in any medical facility
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Driving Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
The holidays bring heavy traffic and tens of millions of Americans are expected to spend some portion of their Thanksgiving on the road. According to the National Safety Council, Thanksgiving is the second most dangerous holiday for driving. South Carolina has the second-highest rate of fatal car accidents during the holidays in the United States.
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