Personal Injury

Not all injuries cause serious or long-lasting pain. In fact, some cause disabilities that can be just as difficult to deal with. One of these types of injuries is called vocal cord paralysis, which is caused by a hard blow to the head, throat, or chest. Vocal cord paralysis can occur in a traffic accident,…

Millions of people suffer shoulder injuries at some point in their life. For many, these injuries are the result of a car accident, a slip and fall, or repetitive motion injury on the job. Depending on the injury, it may require surgery to fix. Shoulder impingement occurs when the rotator cuff tendon becomes pinched between…

The brain is the single most important part of our body. It is also one of the most delicate. It controls everything we do, and even small injuries to the brain can create serious problems. According to the Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), 2.5 million Americans suffer a traumatic brain injury (TBI) every year.…

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) provides 90 percent of the knees’ stability. Without it, walking and standing up are not possible. The ACL is incredibly strong, but it can be severed by a direct impact, such as in a premises slip and fall, or absorbing too heavy of a load, such as a skier landing…

Spinal cord damage is one of the most difficult, heart-wrenching injuries that anyone can suffer. Whether the cause was an auto collision, sports injury, car collision with a pedestrian or cyclist, work-related accident, or a slip and fall, the results are equally tragic. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center at UAB, 12,500…

Amusement parks are wildly popular in the United States. According to the International Association of Amusement Parks, 375 million guests visit amusement parks in North America annually. Amusement parks comprise big business in the United States, accounting for an economic impact of approximately $55.4 billion in 2011. South Carolina is certainly no stranger to the…

In a perfect world, doctors would always be the professionals curing injuries and illnesses. In reality, sometimes doctors cause more harm than good. A doctor may face a claim for potential liability by failing to diagnose a condition, diagnosing the wrong condition, making a surgical error, prescribing the wrong medication, or causing errors as a…

The birth of a newborn child marks a significant milestone in the lives of new parents. However, complications during birthing procedures can leave the newborn child traumatized, deformed, or stillborn. Often times in these types of situations, parents will be riddled with the pain and emotions that stem from giving birth to an injured child.…

With inclement weather fast approaching, including rainy weather, and eventually even snow, owners of businesses in South Carolina must be significantly more conscientious regarding the upkeep, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of their respective premises. The complacency of business owners in doing so can lead to situations that may increase the likelihood of customers, patrons, and…

A recent study indicates that approximately 351,000 individuals die every year as a result of food poisoning. With nearly 616,000 restaurants within the U.S., the risk of food poisoning, although not significant, is still a reality, especially where restaurants are facing stiff competition and are under immense consumer pressure to become more efficient, and cater…