Every day, nine Americans lose their lives in car crashes suspected to have been caused by a distracted driver. Distracted driving occurs when a driver’s attention is diverted from the road. The risk of car accidents rises when a driver is distracted. A distraction might be anything that causes you to take your mind off … Read more
Personal injury lawsuits that involve life-changing events like auto accidents must always be handled by a knowledgeable and emphatic personal injury lawyer Charleston SC. Many factors make personal injury lawsuits complex, including that insurance companies have dedicated legal teams that will do everything they can to reduce the cost of settlements and minimize liabilities. While … Read more
Early September, we posted 5 Rules for Approaching a Stopped School Bus. We reviewed the rules of the road about when to stop and when to go when encountering a school bus on the highway. According to a national survey, these rules are being violated every day. In 2019, the National Association of State Directors of … Read more
I wrote the first part of this article here. If you missed it, I detailed how a distracted driver crashed into a vehicle behind me, moved that vehicle to the side, and then crashed into my vehicle. While I was released from the hospital without serious injuries, the whole ordeal continued to be frustrating. First, a … Read more
I was on my way back to my in-laws’ home after a run on Hunting Island State Park last month when it happened. While at a complete stop, I heard the crunching of sheet metal behind me. Before I could react, I felt the uncontrolled forces of a large object crashing into the rear of … Read more
Many of us have not said these words in years. Once, we said them every school day. Lately, I have been saying those words more frequently as I belong to organizations who start their meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance. Today, the subject of justice seems to divide us. We argue and fight over its meaning. … Read more
Written by Brian R. Murphy. As the hurricane season kicks into high gear, our television sets and social media accounts are filled with hurricane news. We see images of flooded and destroyed homes. Our hearts break. We correctly respond to the suffering of others in natural disasters. We donate money. We volunteer. We rightly offer our … Read more
Written By Julia C KhaledWoman Helping Senior Neighbor With PaperworkEach of these 13 disturbing estate planning facts is true; but, each situation can be avoided with a strong, individualized, comprehensive, and up-to-date estate plan. · If you don’t name a guardian in your will, your minor children could end up with persons you either don’t like or don’t know. · If … Read more
Written By Frank BentleyInternally at the firm we talk at length about what constitutes a case and if some prospective clients even need to talk to an attorney. I am actually the one who first talks to almost all of our prospective clients. Ultimately I do not make the decision on whether you have a case, … Read more
Written By Joanna HarveyWhen you think about your 4th of July celebration, what comes to mind? Family, games, barbecues, and of course fireworks. But consider for a moment the origin of what we now value as a part of our culture. The highlight of so many peoples Independence Day celebration is the customary fireworks display – … Read more