A South Carolina woman was recently arrested for her alleged role in a hit-and-run crash that killed a man. According to reports, this incident occurred in the early morning hours of Aug. 20, in Dillon. The surviving family members of the deceased may be entitled to file a wrongful death claim in an effort to seek compensation for their losses.
Family of man killed in hit and run may file wrongful death claim
Felony DUI charge can have life-altering consequences
A high school teacher in South Carolina has had her teaching license suspended as a result of an alleged DUI-related accident. This individual was reportedly passing a police officer who had another vehicle pulled over for a routine traffic stop when her car struck the officer. She is now facing a felony DUI charge in criminal court.
Facing child pornography charges? Help is available
In South Carolina and elsewhere, anyone who has been accused of sex crimes involving children in any way is likely to face great scrutiny by authorities and in court. This is certainly true for those individuals who have been accused of creating, distributing or even possessing child pornography. Being convicted of such crimes can have consequences that can drastically change the course of one's life.
South Carolina car accidents: 1 killed, 3 injured in wreck
A recent auto accident in South Carolina is responsible for killing one man and injuring three other people. The individual deemed responsible for this wreck has been charged. When car accidents of this nature occur, surviving victims and the loved ones of the deceased may not know what actions they can take in order to seek compensation for their losses. In accordance with state laws, these individuals may file legal claims against the party believed to have been responsible.
South Carolina criminal defense: Car chase leads to arrest
Authorities in South Carolina have arrested a man they say led officers on a chase in Lexington County. This individual is now facing several criminal charges that can carry significant penalties if he is convicted. Thankfully, this individual is entitled to representation by an experienced criminal defense attorney, which could certainly assist him in achieving the best outcome possible for his situation.
South Carolina woman facing drunk driving and other charges
A young woman in South Carolina is accused of driving while impaired with two children in her car and crashing her vehicle. As a result she has been arrested and is facing several charges, including drunk driving and child endangerment. While her relationship to the children involved was not identified, these charges could affect her parental rights if she is the mother of one or both of them.
Mild head injuries can still have serious consequences
Brain injuries are suffered by numerous people in South Carolina and elsewhere every year. It is believed that many of the head injuries seen by medical providers are actually considered mild in nature. However, this does not mean that their lasting effects may not be severe. Some individuals may suffer for years following a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI), which can take a serious toll on one's life.
South Carolina wrongful death: Woman killed in crash
Law enforcement authorities in South Carolina are investigating a crash in Spartanburg that killed a woman. The victim was reportedly a passenger in a car that struck a small bus. As a result of this incident, the victim's surviving family members may be entitled to pursue a wrongful death claim against the driver deemed responsible for this event in an effort to seek compensation for their losses.
