Recent Blog Posts
Man Sues for Injuries Due to Defective Chair
Premises liability cases often involve slips and falls. A South Carolina man is suing as a result of a fall, but he’s claiming he fell from a defective chair while visiting a casino in Mississippi. The man claims he was sitting at a slot machine at a Biloxi casino when the chair collapsed and… Read More »
Salmonella Outbreak Leads to Recall
The food products we purchase are supposed to be safe for consumption. However, vegetables such as cucumbers can be contaminated, resulting in serious illness. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recalled cucumbers sold across the United States after it was determined that they contained salmonella. The FDA announced a recall for cucumbers grown… Read More »
3 Teens Killed in Crash with Tractor-Trailer
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence and while many are minor, a large number end up tragically being fatal. Sadly, this was the case in Spartanburg County. Three high school students were killed in a multi-vehicle crash. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of April 22nd when a tractor-trailer collided with a pick-up… Read More »
Nursing Homes Can Be Dangerous
When families can no longer care for their loved ones, sometimes their only choice is a nursing home. Such care can be expensive, with some facilities costing more than $9,000 a month to provide care and treatment to a resident. That’s a lot of money, and unfortunately, the care that many residents receive does… Read More »
Pastor Charged With Sexual Assault
People understandably tend to trust pastors and other church employees. These are supposed to be good people who help others, not hurt them. They’re supposed to follow the law. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many pastors use their position of trust to groom victims. They may assault children and other church members…. Read More »
Child Seriously Injured in Dog Attack
Dogs may be considered man’s best friend, but for one South Carolina child, a dog was anything but a friend. Tragically, the dog attacked the 11-year-old girl, leaving her traumatized and with severe head and face injuries. The incident happened on December 17 when deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to an… Read More »
How to Prevent Winter Slip and Falls in the Workplace
It’s still winter in the United States and parts of South Carolina are still seeing cold temperatures, especially in the early mornings. There is also rain and snow in some areas. These conditions make slips and falls more likely. Slips and falls are dangerous situations. A former news anchor in Maine experienced this firsthand… Read More »
South Carolina Ranks High for Deadly Motorcycle Accidents
Many people enjoy the thrill of riding a motorcycle. It can be exciting, especially in a beautiful state like South Carolina. Sadly, motorcycle crashes are common because motorcycles are so much smaller than passenger vehicles. A motorcycle rider hit by a car or tractor trailer has a slim chance of surviving without suffering serious… Read More »
Elementary School Teacher Arrested for Sexual Exploitation of Minor
We expect educators to follow the law and protect children. After all, they interact with kids all day long. Sadly, some teachers exploit children, causing abuse and significant emotional harm. A Myrtle Beach man who worked for a local school district in South Carolina is facing multiple criminal charges in a child sexual abuse… Read More »
Shooting Leads to Police Pursuit, Fatal Crash
Domestic violence is a serious issue all across the country. People are supposed to feel loved and respected in their romantic relationships but, sadly, some relationships result in physical and emotional abuse. Tragically, sometimes individuals are even victims of gun violence. A recent domestic violence incident in Columbia, South Carolina, led to a woman… Read More »