What if there is not enough insurance to cover my damages
Monday, February 19th, 2018What if there is not enough insurance to cover my damages? In a car wreck in South Carolina, drivers are only required by law to carry insurance in the amount of $25,000 for bodily injury coverage. So what happens if your damages are more than $25,000? The ambulance bill and emergency room trauma bill alone are like in excess of the state minimums. Unfortunately we see this everyday in our injury practice. When this scenario arises, we attempt to discover … Read more
You can still file GM Ignition Switch Cases
Monday, February 19th, 2018An auto accident victim with serious injuries may be able to file against GM under the faulty ignition switch theory. Many cases were previously barred from filing suit until a recent Supreme Court decision changed a lower court ruling. The door is now open for potentially hundreds of previously barred ignition switch claims to be filed for personal injury claims arising before GM filed for bankruptcy in 2009. We essentially look for airbag non deployment for these claims. Bodily Injury … Read more
Amtrak Train Collision
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018Amtrak’s deadly collision with a CSX train could have been prevented. The NTSB is currently investigating this accident. Two people have been killed in the train accident and more than 100 passengers were injured when the Amtrak train collided with a CSX freight train. According to the NTSB’s initial investigation, a CSX employee switched the train tracks so that the Amtrak train was moved off of the main line. Further investigations revealed that the Amtrak train was not equipped with … Read more
Are Mental Health Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation
Thursday, February 1st, 2018Are Mental Health Injuries Covered by Workers’ Compensation in SC? When you think of workplace injuries, you probably don’t think about mental health. You’re more likely to picture a back brace on some poor soul who does a lot of heavy lifting on the job. Or maybe an office worker gingerly tapping their keyboard while wearing one of those uncomfortable looking carpel-tunnel wrist contraptions. South Carolina’s workers’ compensation system covers most of the state’s employees, and if you suffer a … Read more
Who Pays if I’m in an Auto Accident While on the Job?
Thursday, January 4th, 2018Who Pays if I’m in an Auto Accident While on the Job? Imagine you’re driving to a work meeting or running errands for your boss when suddenly you hear squealing brakes. Before you realize what’s happening, a truck plows into your car and sends you spinning through the intersection. Who will pay for the damage? Do you file a worker’s compensation claim against your employer, or a personal injury claim against the other driver? OK, put that question on hold. … Read more
Emmas Law
Wednesday, December 27th, 2017Emma’s Law – What Impact Has It Had on SC DUI Law? In 2014, South Carolina passed Emma’s Law, a comprehensive new SC driving under the influence (DUI) law that was our state’s latest effort to “get tough” on drunk drivers. What is Emma’s Law? And what impact has it had on DUIs in Myrtle Beach and Horry County? Has Emma’s Law decreased the number of drunk drivers in SC? Has it made the penalties for DUI convictions more severe? … Read more
Alcohol related injuries at a bar or restaurant
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017Injured Patrons Finally Protected — South Carolina Requires Bars to Purchase Liability Insurance Alcohol related injuries just became a priority for lawmakers wishing to protect our state’s citizens. South Carolina recently passed a law requiring all bars and restaurants that serve alcohol after 5 p.m. to purchase a liability insurance policy with coverage of at least $1 million. Bars that fail to purchase insurance will risk having their liquor license revoked. Alcohol related injuries at a bar or restaurant usually … Read more
IVC Filter Injury Claims
Tuesday, October 17th, 2017Is your IVC Filter dangerous? Inferior Vena Cava Filters Cause Unexpected Injury and Death What is an IVC Filter? An IVC Filter (Inferior Vena Cava Filter) is a small medical device that was surgically implanted in patients who were at risk of developing blood clots in their legs. IVC Filters were most commonly implanted in patients who were diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) but could not take blood thinners for some reason. However, doctors also frequently implanted IVC filters … Read more
Press Release: Attorney Amy Lawrence Responds
Friday, April 7th, 2017Press Release: Click Here: ⇓ Attorney Amy Lawrence Responds to further allegations on Behalf of the CCU Cheerleaders
PRESS RELEASE – CCU Cheerleaders
Thursday, April 6th, 2017April 6, 2017 – For Immediate Release Press Release CCU Cheerleaders
