News About Personal Injury & Criminal Law

Consultation FAQS

Saturday, December 10th, 2016

What You Should Ask In Your Consultation If you are considering hiring a lawyer to help you with your issue, then you will want to schedule a consultation with a potential attorney to discuss your case. There are a few questions that you will always want to ask your attorney. How long have you practiced law? If you have an extremely complicated case, you may want an attorney who has practiced law for years, or even decades. Many legal problems, … Read more

Accutane

Friday, December 9th, 2016

Accutane What is Accutane? Accutane (isotretinoin) is a form of vitamin A that was used to treat severe cystic acne before being discontinued. The drug, which belongs to a class of drugs called retinoids, works by reducing the amount of oil that your skin releases. The drug became very popular, and was so effective at treating severe acne that it began to be prescribed frequently for all stages of acne. What Side Effects Can I Experience While Taking Accutane? Several … Read more

Pokemon Go

Friday, December 9th, 2016

Pokémon GO: The Dangers of Playing While Driving Pokemon GO, a worldwide location-based game for iPhones and Androids, took the world by storm following its July 6th, 2016 release. The game quickly received more downloads than Netflix, Twitter, or Pandora. While the game is meant to encourage exercise by using walking to different locations as a way to capture Pokémon, some users have discovered that the game can also be played by driving to these locations. Not surprisingly, car accidents … Read more

Attorneys Fees

Friday, December 9th, 2016

An Overview of Attorneys Fees Attorneys fees are often the source of fear and intimidation at the initial meeting. If you are considering hiring an attorney, then you may know that there are different ways that you may be charged for the attorney’s services. The following article provides an overview of the most common types of fees that you may encounter when seeking an attorney’s help. Consultation Fees A consultation fee is often charged for the initial meeting between you … Read more

Statute of Limitations

Friday, December 9th, 2016

If you are thinking of filing a lawsuit, then you need to know that you don’t have an unlimited period of time to file a claim. Many types of legal claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which dictates the amount of time you have to bring a lawsuit, so it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible in order to keep the statute of limitations from barring your claim. What is a Statute of Limitations? … Read more

Taxotere Hair Loss

Friday, December 9th, 2016

Taxotere Hair Loss Taxotere Hair Loss claims have been brought as a result of the side effects of this drug. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you may have been given Taxotere to treat the disease. While hair loss can be common with chemotherapy drugs, if you have experienced permanent hair loss after being given Taxotere, then you may be entitled to damages. What is Taxotere? Taxotere (docetaxel) is an injectable cancer medication that works to stop the spread … Read more

Family Purpose Doctrine

Friday, December 2nd, 2016

Family Purpose Doctrine Young drivers can pose unique difficulties in an automobile accident—they are more inexperienced than adult drivers, and often do not have many assets from which you can recover if the cost of your injuries require you to file a personal injury suit. This does not leave you out of options, though—the family purpose doctrine may allow you to recover from a young driver’s parents for your injuries. What is the Family Purpose Doctrine? Generally, a parent cannot … Read more

Job Related Injuries

Thursday, August 25th, 2016

Job Related Injuries & Workers Compensation Cases If you have been hurt on the job and suffered Job Related Injuries , you may be entitled to receive compensation in the form of workers’ compensation benefits. Such compensation can be awarded to employees to relieve the financial stress of injury-related costs such as medical expenses, rehabilitation, and disability. Workers’ compensation claims may be filed for the following types of injuries. Injury by Accident An “injury by accident” is an unanticipated injury … Read more

Syngenta Corn Litigation

Monday, April 4th, 2016

Syngenta Corn Litigation: What South Carolina Farmers Need to Know Syngenta Corn Litigation involves local South Carolina Farmers. What do you need to know about this lawsuit? What is Syngenta and Viptera? Syngenta Corn Litigation potentially impacts thousands of South Carolina farmers. Syngenta AG, one of the world’s largest crop chemical producers, is a Swiss agricultural company which produces herbicides, fungicides, and genetically modified (GMO) crop seeds. In 2009, the company released a modified strain of corn named MIR162—otherwise known … Read more

Myrtle Beach Zofran Lawsuits

Monday, April 4th, 2016

Myrtle Beach Zofran Lawsuits Birth Defect Lawsuits from Zofran Usage: What to Know Myrtle Beach Zofran lawsuits are being filed by injured people everyday. What should you look for if you were prescribed Zofran? What is Zofran?   Zofran (ondansetron) is an oral prescription that prevents nausea and vomiting. Often used to patients who experienced such symptoms after surgery or chemotherapy, Zofran has also been prescribed as an “off-label” treatment for expectant mothers who experience morning sickness. Zofran, which is … Read more