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Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident

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Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident A hit-and-run accident resulted in the death of a bicyclist in Myrtle Beach on February 2, 2016. 54-year-old Laurence Flanegan struck the bicyclist with his Toyota SUV on Holmestown Road, fleeing the scene. The bicyclist, who was identified as 55-year-old Vincent Gimeno, was transported to Grand Strand Medical Center following the accident, but died from traumatic injuries resulting from the crash. Flanegan was charged with hit-and-run, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, … Read more

Two Dead in Horry County Following Car Crash

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

Two Dead in Horry County Following Car Crash A car crash in Horry County has resulted in the death of two individuals. The accident occurred Friday night on Jordanville Road when a Chevy pick-up truck failed to stop at a stop sign and collided with a Dodge Charger, causing the Charger to catch on fire. 64-year-old Derrick James, Sr., the driver of the Charger, died at the scene of the accident. It is unknown at this time whether James was … Read more

Drunk Driver Causes Two Separate Car Crashes, Injures Five

Thursday, February 18th, 2016

Drunk Driver Causes Two Separate Car Crashes, Injures Five A Myrtle Beach man was charged with felony driving under the influence and hit and run after causing two separate collisions and injuring five people in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Police responded to a hit-and-run collision Wednesday on 37th Avenue South. While assessing the collision, additional officers were called to a second car crash involving the same vehicle. Witnesses state that as police arrived, 60-year-old Gerald Carl Sudman “stumbled out of … Read more

Child Fights for Life Following Attack by Dog

Tuesday, February 9th, 2016

Child Fights for Life Following Attack by Dog A six-year-old in Mobile, Alabama is fighting for his life following an attack by a pit bull. Andrew Bulger is hospitalized at the UAB Children’s Hospital in Birmingham after being transferred from a local hospital, and is in critical condition after undergoing his third surgery in two days. The attack occurred at a home in Wilmer, Alabama, where the pit bull was chained in the yard. The dog broke off of its … Read more

Two Women Killed in Separate Automobile Accidents in Horry County

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Two Women Killed in Separate Automobile Accidents in Horry County Two lives have been claimed in Horry County as a result of two separate automobile accidents on Friday night. Eunice Leal-Jimenez, a Mexican native who lived in Conway, was killed in an accident around 7:00 p.m. when her pickup truck went through a stop sign, collided with a Cadillac, and struck a fire hydrant, overturning her vehicle. The driver of the Cadillac, along with two children who were passengers in … Read more

Victim Extricated From Vehicle After Collision With 18-Wheeler

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Victim Extricated From Vehicle After Collision With 18-Wheeler A collision between an 18-wheeler and a sedan Friday morning resulted in an individual being extricated from the vehicle. The accident, which occurred around 8:00 a.m. in Florence, left the driver of the sedan trapped in the vehicle. The victim was extricated with the Jaws of Life and transported to a nearby hospital. There are no further updates on the condition of the victim at this time. South Carolina Highway Patrol is … Read more

Two Airlifted to Hospital Following Accident in Loris, South Carolina

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Two Airlifted to Hospital Following Accident in Loris, South Carolina Two individuals were airlifted to Grand Strand Medical Center last Tuesday night after a two-vehicle collision in Loris, South Carolina. The accident occurred January 26, 2016 around 7:00 p.m. on Highway 701 South, and is still under investigation. The two individuals were entrapped in their vehicles as a result of the crash. What to Know About a Car Accident Injury Claim A car accident can be a very traumatic event … Read more

Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Injuries in Horry County

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

Hit-and-Run Accident Causes Injuries in Horry County A hit-and-run accident in Horry County caused sent one individual to the hospital with serious injuries early Wednesday morning. The collision, which occurred around 2:45 a.m., involved a pickup truck and a Ford Mustang, which fled the scene. Robert Todd, the driver of the Mustang, was located soon after the accident and was placed under arrest, with charges of hit-and-run, disorderly conduct, and reckless driving. Todd has since been released on bond. Damages … Read more

Punitive Damages in South Carolina

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016

A Brief Introduction to Punitive Damages Punitive Damages may be available in your civil suit. When an individual is injured in an automobile accident, he or she can file a personal injury suit to recover damages incurred as a result of the at-fault driver’s negligence. The most common types of damages sought are called “compensatory” damages, which seek to compensate the victim for damages and injuries caused by the accident. Such damages include medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, … Read more

Compensatory Damages : An Overview

Wednesday, January 27th, 2016

An Overview of Compensatory Damages The most commonly awarded damages in a personal injury suit are called compensatory damages. These damages seek to compensate the victim for losses incurred because of an injury caused by the defendant, and cover a variety of losses that the victim experiences as a result of the injury. Medical Treatment When an individual is injured in an accident, he or she can face outstanding costs with regard to medical treatment. When bringing a personal injury … Read more

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Awards & Recognition

The attorneys at The Lovely Law Firm Injury Lawyers have been recognized by several respected legal organizations for their work representing injury victims throughout South Carolina. These recognitions reflect our commitment to helping clients who have been injured in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, workplace accidents, and other personal injury matters.

Attorney Justin M. Lovely has been recognized by Best Lawyers®a distinction based on peer reviews from fellow attorneys. Members of our firm have also been selected to The National Trial Lawyers® Top 100 Trial Lawyers and Top 40 Under 40, organizations that recognize attorneys for their professional accomplishments and trial advocacy.

Our attorneys have earned recognition from the Million Dollar Advocates Forum® and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum®, organizations whose membership is limited to attorneys who have achieved significant case results on behalf of their clients. Additional honors include recognition from the National Academy of Motorcycle Injury Lawyers (NAMIL), the South Carolina Association for Justice, and other professional legal organizations.

While every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, these awards and recognitions reflect our dedication to serving injury victims and their families throughout South Carolina.