A high school student in Mount Pleasant ended his Friday evening with pitching practice, a few home runs, and an unexpected fractured femur after being struck by a vehicle. A Lucy Beckham High School baseball player was leaving practice on March 1 when he was hit by a vehicle while in the Whipple Road crosswalk, … Continued
Losing a loved one can be an unimaginable and devastating loss for a family to endure – particularly if it’s due to the fault of another party. Wrongful death occurs when you lose a loved one due to the negligence, reckless, or intentional act of another person. While there is nothing that can be done … Continued
When it comes to finding a vacation stay that perfectly balances Southern hospitality and historic charm, the hotels in Charleston, South Carolina exceed even the greatest of expectations. Unfortunately, not every vacation goes off without a hitch. Accidents can happen anywhere, even on vacation. But what happens if a bad case of bed bugs or … Continued
Families across the North Charleston area are grieving the tragic loss of three people killed in vehicle collisions on February 23. The first fatal incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a motorcycle drove off the roadway on Rivers Avenue near Otranto Road, according to North Charleston Police Department spokesperson Harvey Jacobs. The Post and Courier … Continued
A sudden slip and fall injury can take an ordinary day and turn it into a life-altering event. The simple impact can produce millions in medical bills and a long recovery period–both physically and mentally. Slip and fall accidents are incredibly common, happening to anyone at any time. With one out of five falls resulting … Continued
A car accident early Tuesday morning on 2/13 left one sandwich shop owner without an entryway – unless customers wanted to walk through what’s left of the front door and window-lined entrance to place an order. Anthony Marini, owner of The Pass sandwich shop in downtown Charleston, SC, awoke around 3:30 a.m. on February 13 … Continued
When you think of a workplace injury, you often think of a sprained ankle from a slip and fall or pulling a muscle from lifting something too heavy. However, workplace injuries include both the physical effects on your body and the mental distress on your brain. Stress is a common issue in the workforce, with … Continued
While we don’t often seek medical attention when a headache arises, car accident headaches are a different story. Considered one of the most debilitating injuries, headaches can develop anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks after an accident – and can be a sign of a more serious injury. A headache after a … Continued
When driving on South Carolina roadways, you’ll come across various vehicles ranging from small and quick motorcycles to large and in-charge 18-wheelers. Due to their stature and length, semi-trucks can raise anxiety and caution even in the most confident drivers, and for good reason. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, more than 5,000 … Continued
While some slips and trips leave nothing more than a scrape or bruise, others may result in serious injuries, including permanent damage to the spinal cord. In fact, slips and falls are among the leading causes of spinal cord injuries, increasing from 17% in the 1970s to 31% from 2010 to 2013. An everyday incident … Continued