Posts Tagged ‘personal injury lawyer’
Pedestrian Injuries and Car Accidents – What every driver and pedestrian should know
In South Carolina, both pedestrians and drivers have rights and responsibilities under South Carolina’s Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways. Pedestrians and Drivers Defined A “pedestrian” is defined in South Carolina law as “any person afoot.” A “driver” is defined in South Carolina law as “Every person who drives or is in actual physical control…
Read MorePersonal Injury: Slips, Trips, and Falls
According to the National Safety Council, falls are the third leading cause of unintentional death in the United States. Almost 32,000 people died in the United States in 2014 due to a fall. Of course, falls can also be the source of injury. Workplace falls were responsible for 600 deaths in 2014. Additionally, there were…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible For Your Slip and Fall Injury?
Some of the most common personal injury cases that we see at the Connell Law Firm involve slip and fall injuries. Many people are naturally embarrassed after a slipping and falling down, especially in a public setting, such as a grocery store. For this reason, it is also not uncommon for victims of such injuries…
Read MoreCommon South Carolina Medical Malpractice Cases
Earlier this year, a South Carolina jury awarded a former Air Force nurse, wife, and mother of three a total of $6.9 million in a medical malpractice suit. The victim filed the suit in 2013 when she discovered that she had Stage IV breast cancer, despite being previously told that a lump discovered in her…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Nursing Home Abuse
Last May, a nursing home resident tragically lost her life when she wandered off the facility’s property. The victim was found two miles away from the assisted living facility the day after she was reported missing. The assisted living facility had previously been under investigation for nursing home abuse after the Department of Health and…
Read MoreObtaining Compensation in a Personal Injury Lawsuit
Sustaining an injury in any type of accident can be traumatic for victims and their loved ones. However, the process of recovery can be even more difficult when the accident was caused by another party’s negligence. Although it is often impossible for victims to return to their former lives, they may be able to obtain…
Read MorePremises Liability in South Carolina
Those who own or lease property are required to ensure that it remains safe for those who enter onto it. Poorly maintained or repaired premises can cause injuries to people due to falls or other accidents. Accidents may occur in public places, office buildings, parks, homes, stores, restaurants, and other places that may be either…
Read MoreSelf Driving CarsSelf Driving Cars
There has been quite a bit of interest lately in the latest vehicle technology – self-driving cars. Self-driving cars are also known as autonomous cars. These vehicles are being produced in a limited way and are now being tested. If all goes well, these vehicles are likely to begin taking over the auto industry within…
Read MorePlayground Injuries
Summer is a time when children play outdoors and enjoy playground equipment. Playgrounds should be safe places where parents are assured that their children can play without the fear of getting hurt. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 200,000 children are treated each year…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Bicycle Accidents Are on the Rise
Bicycles have been around for more than a hundred years, yet they remain a very popular mode of transportation. With a renewed concern for a clean environment, many people use their bicycles instead of their cars. This is especially true in the hot summer months, when the weather is good. Unfortunately, with the increased use…
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