Moped Crash in Myrtle Beach Kills One

Moped Crash in Myrtle Beach Kills One

Moped Crash in Myrtle Beach Kills One An accident involving a vehicle and a moped left one dead in Myrtle Beach Monday evening. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, the driver of the 2002 Lexus involved in the crash pulled out in front of the moped while attempting to cross U.S. 501, causing the moped to strike the side of the vehicle. The southbound lanes of U.S. 501 were shut down for approximately two hours while emergency crews responded to … Read more

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Florence County Tractor Trailer Accident Kills One

Florence County Tractor Trailer Accident Kills One 77-year-old Lillie Mae Miller of Timmonsville, South Carolina was killed Thursday morning in a car accident involving a tractor-trailer in Florence. The SUV was struck in the passenger side by the tractor-trailer as the driver of the SUV was trying to make a U-turn. Miller died as a result of injuries incurred in the crash, and the driver of the SUV was transported to a local hospital. The truck accident did not injure … Read more

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Recent Georgetown Car Accident Injures Nine People

Car Accident Injures Nine People in Georgetown An automobile accident that occurred in Georgetown, South Carolina resulted in nine individuals being transported to various hospitals, according to the South Carolina Highway Patrol. If this ever occurs to you, please call our car accident attorneys. The accident occurred on the evening of January 16th and involved seven vehicles, resulting in a complete shutdown of Browns Ferry Road. Two individuals were transported by helicopter to Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, … Read more

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Senior Citizen Killed by Drunk Driver in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Senior Citizen Killed by Drunk Driver in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina An automobile accident involving driving under the influence has left one dead in the Myrtle Beach area. Paulino Meza-Malela was charged with a felony charge of driving under the influence after causing an automobile crash that resulted in the death of a senior citizen on December 19, 2015. The two-car collision occurred in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in close proximity to the intersection of 27th Avenue North and North … Read more

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Distracted Driving

Distracted Driving Accidents Auto accidents occur every day across the nation due to excessive speed, failure to obey rules of the road, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and distracted driving. It is relatively easy for drivers to become distracted while behind the wheel, and unfortunately, if a driver causes an accident while driving in a distracted state, he or she may be held liable for injuries and property damage. Hire an experienced car accident attorney to get help. Texting … Read more

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Personal Injury Timeline

Personal Injury Timeline Infographic When you’ve been injured and are considering pursuing legal action in the form of a personal injury case, there are many questions you have. How do I answer the insurance company’s questions? What happens first? How do I handle all the bills? When will the case be closed? And many others. We’ve put together this personal injury timeline graphic to help you understand the general timeline of a personal injury case. Each case is different and … Read more

Worker’s Comp – Who is Covered?

Workers Compensation Coverage Who is covered under Myrtle Beach Worker’s Compensation Law?   Cases can be denied because of workers compensation coverage issues. Every South Carolina employer and employee is presumed to be covered by the South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Act, with a few exceptions: Railroad companies and employees “casual” employees Federal employees in South Carolina Business with less than 4 employees Agricultural Employees Independent Contractors Certain Real Estate Salespersons Employers are required to maintain insurance sufficient for the payment … Read more

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Worker’s Comp – Occupational Disease

Occupational Disease Worker’s Compensation Occupational Disease Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC Occupational Disease may trigger workers compensation benefits. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the rest of the State, the disability or death of an employee resulting from an occupational disease is treated as an injury by accident. A disease may be recognized as an occupational disease only if it is caused by a hazard recognized as peculiar to a particular trade, process, occupation, or employment as a direct result … Read more

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What to do after an Auto Accident in Myrtle Beach

In addition to seeking immediate legal counsel here is what to do after an Auto Accident in Myrtle Beach,SC, you should: Call 911 for injuries minor or serious. Sometimes even the smallest accident could cause significant bodily injury. It is better to be examined by trained medical personnel to be safe. Immediately, talk to the police officer involved in your case. If you are injured, tell the officer and emergency medical service staff when they arrive at the scene. Document … Read more

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What Are Underinsured Motorist Coverage & Uninsured Motorist Claims?

When it comes to car accidents, there are two scenarios that aren’t ideal the first is an underinsured motorist, who does not have liability, or is not carrying enough liability insurance to pay for damages in the event of an accident. The second is an uninsured motorist who simply has no insurance at all. So how does a person protect themselves and their loved ones against these situations? We’ll tackle the underinsured motorist first. What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage? And … Read more

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