Personal Injury

Each year, thousands of bikers travel to South Carolina’s beautiful Atlantic Coast for a celebration of motorcycles known as Myrtle Beach Bike Week. For decades, motorcyclists have headed to Myrtle Beach to enjoy the city’s entertainment, tasty seafood restaurants, and some of the best biker bars in the country. What…

Although most people are probably unaware or unwilling to believe it, commercially licensed drivers, in fact, have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Delivery drivers spend long hours on the road and are required to meet strict deadlines. Thousands of delivery drivers and other innocent motorists are…

South Carolina has many amusement parks throughout the state. Thousands of people visit amusement parks every year. Unfortunately, severe or fatal injury accidents can occur when park management, staff, or guests aren’t careful. The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) reports 1,299 ride-related injuries across theme parks in…

It’s that time of year when our children are heading back to school.  It’s important for drivers to be alert for buses on the road as well as children waiting for them. Watch for children walking and biking to school too. Anticipate the unexpected and watch for a biker who…

With miles of beautiful beaches to enjoy, North Myrtle Beach is one of South Carolina’s most popular vacation destinations. North Myrtle Beach and the rest of the Grand Strand are often densely packed, especially in the spring and summer months. Whether you are a resident or a tourist, it’s crucial…

When you and your family lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness, your family may decide to pursue compensation in a wrongful death lawsuit. Although no amount of money can bring your loved one back, pursuing financial recovery can help your family manage the expenses of…

“Dangerous by Design,” a new study from the National Complete Streets Coalition reported in the Post and Courier last month, named South Carolina the 10th most dangerous state for pedestrians. The state had the highest traffic fatality rate in the continental United States. Over 900 pedestrians and bicyclists have been…

Earlier this year, WBTW-TV reported that nearly 1 in 5 of the people killed in traffic accidents so far this year were pedestrians, and the South Carolina Department of Public Safety said pedestrian deaths had increased 60 percent between 2013 and 2017. The Greenville News reported that pedestrian fatalities in…

Emotional support animals – particularly dogs – are becoming more and more common. It is not unusual to encounter one in virtually any place or situation. Because emotional support animals lack the training of other service animals, such as guide dogs for the visually impaired, dog bites are a very…

While many people may not think of golf carts as being dangerous, they certainly can be. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), more than 10,000 emergency room visits each year result from golf cart accidents. About 40% of these accidents involve someone falling out of the golf cart….