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Talc Asbestos Mesothelioma Litigation

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Talc Asbestos Mesothelioma Litigation

Wednesday, April 18th, 2018

Talc contains asbestos Talc Asbestos Mesothelioma Litigation An aggressive disease, mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer that attacks the mesothelial lining that surrounds the lungs, abdomen and heart. This form of cancer develops from asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a mineral substance that has been widely used in industry and construction because of its strength and resistance to fire. A majority of people who have contracted this disease were exposed at work in such industries as manufacturing, construction, shipyards, plumbing … Read more

Taxotere Alopecia

Monday, April 16th, 2018

Taxotere Alopecia Taxotere Alopecia : A friend recently told me losing her hair during chemotherapy was “a rite of passage.” She says she didn’t mind being temporarily bald because, when her hair came back, it was symbolic of her victory over the disease. For a lot of cancer patients – especially women who are treated for breast cancer – the hair loss is not temporary. The chemotherapy drug Taxotere, for example, causes permanent alopecia. For almost two decades, patients were … Read more

Cruise Ship Injuries

Friday, April 6th, 2018

Cruise Ship Injuries Have you suffered injury while on a cruise ship in South Carolina? The ports in Charleston allow millions to cruise from South Carolina waters each year. A cruise ship is essentially a floating city, and just like your home town, injures occur on these boats. Cruise ship injuries range from simple cuts and bruises to catastrophic injury claims. Often passengers will not seek full medical treatment until he or she is back home. Permanent injuries likewise may … Read more

Taxotere Lawsuits

Thursday, April 5th, 2018

Taxotere Lawsuits – What is Taxotere? People who are involved in a life-or-death struggle with cancer are willing to accept that their treatment may come with some unpleasant side effects. Sometimes, you just have to take the bad with the good. But, what happens when a drug manufacturer doesn’t disclose the possibility of a side effect? Or even misleads patients about the nature or severity of a side effect? That’s exactly what happened to millions of cancer patients who were … Read more

Amtrak Train Collision

Tuesday, February 6th, 2018

Amtrak’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

Alcohol related injuries at a bar or restaurant

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

Injured 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

Texting

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

Digital Distractions: The Dangers of Texting and Driving Constant communication has become a part of our daily lives, with nine in ten Americans owning a cell phone. One of the easiest and most convenient ways of communicating with someone is through text messages, as one can often text in situations where he or she might not be able to talk on the phone. Unfortunately, the ease of texting has resulted in the fairly common practice of texting while driving, which … Read more

types of insurance

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

Types of Insurance: A Confusing Topic Summarized If you have been injured in an accident, insurance coverage can be a daunting field to try to understand. Listed below are summaries of a few of the most common types of insurance coverage. Liability Insurance Liability insurance pays for damages and injuries sustained to other parties of an accident if you are the at-fault driver who caused the accident. If you are determined to be the cause of an accident, then your … Read more

South Carolina Wrongful Death Statistics

Wednesday, December 14th, 2016

South Carolina Wrongful Death Statistics Infographic   South Carolina Wrongful Death Statistics : As you can see Horry County deaths on the roads make up a significant portion of the state wide deaths. This is of significant concern. Also the data shows that Horry County deaths increased in 2016 as compared to 2015. Please be safe on the roads and work with the Highway Patrol as they continually try to make our roads safe. Negligent driving contributes to these high … Read more

Uber Accidents

Monday, December 12th, 2016

Uber Accident Lawyer Near Me in Myrtle Beach Uber has rapidly expanded since its introduction in 2010, providing one million rides daily and becoming available in more than 60 countries. Myrtle Beach has been a part of this expansion since 2014, where Uber has become a preferred option for many residents and visitors due to its convenience and affordability. Despite its popularity, accidents involving Uber vehicles can still occur due to the high volume of vehicles on the road. In … Read more

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