One of the most common types of injuries in a rear-end accident is a whiplash injury. This is often referred to as a soft-tissue injury because bones are not broken. However, even without the trauma of a broken bone, a strain on the head and neck can cause tremendous pain and neurological damage for months […]
Maximizing Your South Carolina Personal Injury Settlement
Recovering a maximum payout for a car accident settlement isn’t always easy. Unfortunately, many people who are victims of car accidents fall victim a second time to Insurance companies have “delay, deny, and defend” tactics to try and avoid paying you on your claim, and eventually pay you as little as possible. Claims adjusters are […]
Preventing South Carolina Distracted Driver Accidents
Accidents caused by distracted drivers are a huge problem in our country, with more than a million accidents caused by distracted drivers each year, resulting in thousands of fatalities and hundreds of thousands of injuries. The Jeffcoat firm has handled many South Carolina personal injury claims arising from accidents involving distracted drivers over the years. […]
11 Important Questions to Ask a Personal Injury Lawyer Before Hiring
Can Wrongful Death Happen in an Ambulance?
EMSs and paramedics are local heroes who often brave horrendous conditions to bring patients to hospitals for treatment – and they often provide temporary, life-saving care on the way. Unfortunately, they are also capable of making mistakes that can lead to the death of a patient. Due to the nature of ambulance care, wrongful death […]
What to Do if a Dog Bites You: 7 Key Steps to Take
According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 5 people need medical attention after being bitten by a dog. Almost 18% of dog bites result in bacterial infections, including rabies, MRSA and Tetanus. Although dogs can be close companions and fun to be with, they can also bite. If they do, there are certain […]
Drowsy Driving vs. Driving Drunk: Not as Different as You Think
Hurt By a Product? Here’s How to Start a Product Liability Lawsuit and Make Sure Justice Prevails
Products are virtually anything: the clothes on your back, the appliances in your home, even the food in your fridge is considered a product. Sometimes we buy products that are cheap and not expected to last long. Other times we buy products that we expect to use for years or even a lifetime. However, there […]
The Hippocratic Oath Matters! Here’s How to Start a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Do you know the odds of your average physician facing a malpractice lawsuit is 75% percent? And that’s just for those engaged in low-risk specialties. According to this study, a high-risk variant is 99% more likely to encounter one by the age of sixty-five. This concept of medical accountability is not new. In fact, as […]
Injured at Work? A Complete Guide to Your Rights and Responsibilities
Every seven seconds, an employee gets injured on the job. In fact, over 4,600,000 employees sustain workplace injuries every year. Were you injured at work? You don’t have to deal with your injuries on your own. Instead, you’re entitled to worker’s compensation insurance. Not sure what you’re rights and responsibilities are? Make sure you keep reading […]
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