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Birth injuries are a lesser-known yet extremely common form of medical malpractice that occurs when a doctor, nurse, midwife, or other medical professional causes harm to a patient during childbirth, be it the mother or the child. It often happens as a form of negligence or malpractice when the medical professional fails to provide the…
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Truck accidents, while not as frequent as automobile accidents, can be the most devastating type of accident when it comes to fatalities and serious injuries. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 83.3% of collisions in South Carolina involve transport vehicles. In addition to this, 6,474 transport vehicles and 4,697 commercial trucks were…
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Having a lawyer you can depend on and trust is an important factor in your legal success. So what happens when your Spidey senses tell you your lawyer isn’t the right person for the job? Can you change lawyers in the middle of a personal injury case? And how can you tell when it’s the…
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Dehydration is considered one of the most common forms of nursing home abuse. One study found that 39 out of 40 nursing home patients received inadequate fluid intake, with 25 out of 40 of those same patients suffering from another illness due to dehydration. Dehydration happens when a person doesn’t drink enough fluid to compensate…
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You may have heard the term “pain and suffering” tied to personal injury claims like a slip and fall accident, but you may not know what it actually means. This term falls under a larger category called noneconomic damages. There are three types of damages sought in most personal injury claims in South Carolina: (1)…
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If you have been injured because of the acts of your pharmacy or pharmacist, there are five important points to help make these complicated cases easier to understand. Of course, just as with any legal claim, getting a lawyer who has experience with medical malpractice will always ensure you take every step necessary for your…
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After experiencing a slip-and-fall accident, you may not know what steps to take next. You may ask yourself—Can you legally file suit against someone? What steps should you take to ensure you’re not working against your own case? Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take to protect your case and receive fair compensation….
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End of life decisions can seem like a daunting task. No matter your age, questions concerning burial wishes, prolonging your life, and how you want to die can be difficult to process. However, you don’t want to put pressure on your loved ones to try and make these tough choices after you pass away without…
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Accidents that occur at a place of business can cause very serious injuries. These cases generally involve what’s called a defective premise. A premise (or location) is considered defective when it becomes dangerous to those in or around it. Common examples of a defective premise are flooring with cracks or holes, stairwells that are broken…
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Nursing home abuse and neglect is a widespread issue that deserves more attention than it receives. Abuse often occurs at the hands of fellow residents, caretakers, or medical staff. It can be hard to identify, as it typically occurs when family and friends are absent. Even worse, incidents of abuse are often unreported or concealed…
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If you have a loved one in a nursing home or need to consider this option, the tragic stories of nursing home abuse can make it an anxiety-inducing decision. When you hear statistics like 5 million elders suffer from nursing home abuse each year, it might cause you to question your choice. Your parent, grandparent,…
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Despite the stress and damage after a motor vehicle accident, it’s typically a relief to find that either your insurance company or the other driver’s insurance company will pay for your injuries and any damages done to your car. So what happens when the other driver is uninsured? You may assume this means you won’t…
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