In South Carolina, the laws regarding those accused of sex crimes can be quite severe. If a conviction is secured by prosecuting attorneys, the consequences that follow can affect these individuals for years after the fact, if not for the remainder of their lives. One...
Month: April 2015
Victim’s family may seek damages following a fatal truck accident
A trucker was recently killed at a gas station in South Carolina. Though the demands often placed on truck drivers can put them in dangerous situations, this particular incident seems particularly tragic. While workers' compensation benefits may be available to...
Distracted drivers, a state and national concern
Distracted Driving Awareness Month is currently underway, and more information is being provided to the public in an effort to enlighten drivers to the dangers of behind the wheel distractions. Distracted drivers are a major concern in South Carolina and across the...
Fatal crash leads to felony DUI charge for driver believed liable
A woman in South Carolina is facing criminal charges for an accident that occurred near the end of March. According to reports, this single-vehicle wreck resulted in the death of one individual. Police believe the driver was impaired at the time of the crash. She...
What can cause a head injury and can compensation be sought?
Suffering a head injury is not necessarily an uncommon thing. In fact, quite a few South Carolina residents have suffered or will suffer some sort of head injury during their lifetimes. Not all of these injuries are serious, though, and those with minor injuries will...
Family may seek compensation for damages incurred in fatal crash
The life of a South Carolina woman was taken in a terrible accident earlier this month. According to police, the driver of an SUV turned into the path of the victim's vehicle causing a collision and serious injuries. The woman died a few hours later at a local...