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  • 2023
    • September
      • What Are the Most Common Signs of Elder Abuse in a Nursing Home?
      • Can Drivers Prevent SUV Rollover Accidents?
    • August
      • Can I File an Injury Claim if My Child Is Injured While Playing High School Sports in South Carolina?
      • Can I File a Wrongful Death Claim if My Loved One Is the Victim of a Deadly Dog Attack in South Carolina?
    • July
      • Driving Safety Tips: 5 Items You Should Never Wear While Behind the Wheel
      • Can I Seek Damages if My Child Is Sexually Abused by a Teacher in South Carolina?
    • June
      • Can You Fire an Employee on Workers’ Comp in South Carolina?
      • Can I Receive Workers’ Comp if I Work from Home in South Carolina?
    • May
      • What Should I Do if My Neighbor’s Dog Bites Me in South Carolina?
      • Can Cruise Ship Passengers Sue if They’re Injured During the Cruise Due to Another’s Negligence?
    • April
      • What Should I Do if I’m Caught in a Storm While Driving?
      • Can a Vehicle Passenger File an Injury Claim Against a Driver?
    • March
      • What to Do if You Have a Tire Blowout While Driving
    • February
      • What Should I Do if I’m Injured in a Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina?
      • Who Is Responsible if a Self-Driving Car Hits a Pedestrian in South Carolina?
    • January
      • Can Only Family Members File Wrongful Death Claims in South Carolina?
      • Can I Sue My Homeowners Association if I’m Injured in a Slip and Fall in My Neighborhood?
  • 2022
    • December
      • A Guide to What to Do When Your Car Breaks Down on a Highway
      • How to Educate Kids About Pedestrian Safety
    • November
      • Holiday Driving Safety Tips
      • What if I'm in a Car Accident Caused by an Underage Driver?
    • October
      • Charleston County Deputy Sues Medical University of South Carolina for Medical Malpractice
      • What Should I Do If I’m in a Multivehicle Accident in South Carolina?
    • September
      • What Should I Do If I’m in a Tesla Autopilot Accident in South Carolina?
      • What Should I Do If My Family Member Is Killed in a Pedestrian Accident?
    • August
      • If a Dog Bites Me, Can I Sue the Dog’s Owner?
      • What Can I Do to Avoid a Head-On Collision?
    • July
      • 4 Tips for Avoiding Chain-Reaction Car Accidents
      • 3 Driving Tips for Traffic Jams
    • June
      • Nursing Home Abuse: Can I Sue If My Loved One Dies from a Bedsore?
      • Is South Carolina Doing Anything to Make the Roads Safer for Pedestrians?
    • May
      • Tips for Keeping Teen Drivers Safe
      • What Can I Do to Keep My Kids Safe at the Pool This Summer?
    • April
      • How Staff Shortages Are Contributing to Nursing Home Abuse
      • What Are the Most Common Causes of Single-Vehicle Accidents?
    • March
      • Can I Sue My Employer for a Workplace Injury in South Carolina?
      • Common Spring Driving Hazards
    • February
      • Wrongful Death Claims in South Carolina
      • Preparing for a Personal Injury Lawsuit
    • January
      • Is Workers’ Compensation Affected by Fault?
      • Tips for Biking Safely
  • 2021
    • December
      • Who Is at Fault in an Accident Between a Pedestrian and Commercial Truck?
      • Can the Injured Party Be at Fault for a Dog Bite?
    • November
      • How Can I Report Medical Malpractice?
      • Can Legitimate Claims Be Denied for Insurance Fraud?
    • October
      • Preventing Elder Abuse from a Distance
    • September
      • The Dangers of Driving at Night
      • Is SC a Fault or No-Fault Car Accident State?
    • August
      • Suing Someone for Sexual Assault
      • Can a Private Homeowner Be Held Liable for Injuries on Their Property?
    • July
      • Can I Get Workers’ Compensation for Stress?
      • Employer Responsibility for Air Quality
    • June
      • Should You Settle Your Burn Injury Lawsuit?
      • Challenges of Making a Dram Shop Liability Case
    • May
      • Five Quality Defenses Against Product Liability Lawsuits
      • Which Is More Dangerous, Drunk Driving or Fatigued Driving?
    • April
      • Common Defenses Against a Medical Malpractice Claim
      • What Are the Grounds for a Burn Injury Lawsuit?
    • March
      • Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents
      • Can I File for Workers' Comp in SC If I Get Injured During My Commute?
    • February
      • MAHLE Behr Employee Dies in Machinery Accident
      • What Are the Types of Burn Injuries?
    • January
      • Diocese of Charleston Plagued by Abuse Allegations
      • Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
  • 2020
    • December
      • How Is Pain & Suffering Calculated?
      • Do Pedestrians Always Have the Right of Way?
    • November
      • What Makes an Injury Catastrophic?
      • Pedestrian Safety Tips
    • October
      • Trucking Accidents Are More Frequent in Rural Areas
      • Distracted Driving & Car Accidents
    • September
      • What Are the Most Common Construction Site Accidents?
      • Safety Tips for Bicyclists
    • August
      • Who Can File for Wrongful Death in South Carolina?
      • Reflecting on the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
    • July
      • Who Is Liable in a Rental Car Collision?
      • How to Pursue Damages for Residual Injuries
    • June
      • Are Certain Dog Breeds More Likely To Bite?
      • Can I Get Workers’ Comp While Working From Home?
    • May
      • What Is the Relationship Between Alcoholism and DUIs?
      • Reflecting on Sexual Assault Awareness Month
    • April
      • Understanding Automotive Safety Recalls
      • Drive Safe! An Important Safety Regulation Has Been Suspended Due to COVID-19
    • March
      • Expert Witnesses That Often Help With Personal Injury Cases
      • Can I Still Receive Workers’ Compensation Benefits if I Was Not Wearing Safety Equipment and Was Injured?
    • February
      • How to Drive Around Large Trucks
      • Truck Accident Statistics
    • January
      • Why Are Older Adult Falls More Common in Nursing Homes?
      • Be Safe Around Dogs
  • 2019
    • December
      • Should I Give a Recorded Statement to the Other Driver’s Insurance Provider?
      • Car Accident Injuries Caused by Airbags
    • October
      • Steps for Selecting a Quality Nursing Home for Your Loved One
      • What Records Are Needed for a Medical Malpractice Claim?
    • September
      • Should You Always Report a Car Accident?
      • Can a Business be Liable for Car Accidents in Their Parking Lot?
    • August
      • Signs of Malnutrition and Dehydration in Nursing Home Residents
      • The Intersection of Nursing Home Abuse and Medical Malpractice
      • How Negligent Hiring, Supervision, and Training Hurts Others
      • What to Do if Your Personal Injury Case Involves Criminal Action
    • July
      • Safety Tips for Drivers During the Back-to-School Season
      • Who is the Most at Risk for Distracted Driving Accidents?
      • South Carolinians Push for Stricter Distracted Driving Laws
      • Who is Responsible for Equipment Defects on a Work Site?
    • June
      • Senate Report Reveals Troubled South Carolina Nursing Homes
      • South Carolina First Responders Still Fighting for Mental Health Coverage Under Workers’ Compensation
      • South Carolina Firefighters Hope for Workers’ Comp for Illnesses
      • Trucking Hours of Service Regulations Expected to Relax
    • May
      • The Medical Malpractice Statute of Limitations in South Carolina
      • Who is Liable in a Pedestrian Accident Involving Jaywalking?
    • April
      • Sex Offenders in Nursing Homes
      • April 28th Is World Day for Safety & Health at Work
      • Tax Season & Your Personal Injury Settlement
      • Personal Injury Lawsuits & the Question of Chronic Pain
    • March
      • What Steps Should I Take After a Hit & Run Accident?
      • H.3656 Aims to Protect Pedestrians by Instituting “Complete Streets”
      • What Is a Blast Injury?
      • Rep. Norrell Files Bills to Protect Victims of Sexual Assault
    • February
      • 4 Spring Break Safety Tips
      • What Happened at Hacienda HealthCare?
      • Construction Site Accidents: Preventing Fires & Explosions
      • Car Accidents & Common Brain Injuries
    • January
      • Childbirth, Obstetric Violence & the Fear of Lawsuits
      • Pedestrian Fatalities Are on the Rise in South Carolina
      • Defending Against Nursing Home Negligence Charges
      • Mopeds & the Rules of the Road
  • 2018
    • December
      • The Thin Line Between Medical Malpractice & Wrongful Death
      • Staying Safe on the Road This Holiday Season
      • 5 New Year's Eve Safety Tips for Party-Goers
      • Can I Receive Workers’ Compensation After a Car Accident?
    • November
      • Recognizing Financial Abuse in Nursing Homes
      • Understanding South Carolina’s Medical Malpractice Damages Cap
      • How to Recognize & React to an Aggressive Dog
      • The Importance of the FMCSA’s Hours of Service Regulations
    • October
      • The Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice Claims in South Carolina
      • Recognizing Educator Sexual Misconduct
      • Understanding Non-Economic Damages
    • September
      • Texting & Driving: The Surprising Generational Gap
      • Why You Should Never Apologize After a Car Accident
      • Can a Motorcyclist Be Denied Damages for Not Wearing a Helmet?
    • August
      • Understanding the EPA's New Asbestos Rule
      • What Are Surgical Never Events?
    • July
      • Defending Against Product Liability Claims
      • Identifying Types of Nursing Home Abuse
      • Understanding Chemical Burn Injuries
      • The Costs of a Spinal Cord Injury
    • June
      • Can I Get Workers' Compensation for Repetitive Stress Injuries
      • 7 Signs Your Loved One Could Be Suffering from Nursing Home Abuse
      • The Role of Duty of Care in Pedestrian-Vehicle Accidents
      • Who is At Fault in a Pedestrian Accident?
      • What the Insurance Company Won't Tell You After an Accident
    • May
      • Fatal Workplace Accidents
      • Pedestrian Accidents: Who Is Liable?
      • Summer Safety Tips
    • April
      • Workers' Comp vs. Personal Injury Claims
      • How to Beat Accusations of Wrongful Termination
      • What is the "Res Ipsa Loquitur" Doctrine?
      • Breach of Contract: When to Involve a Business Litigation Attorney
    • March
      • Four Common Reasons Behind Construction Defect Claims
      • Builders in South Carolina Have the Right to Fix Construction Defects
      • What to Do If Your Child is Bitten By a Dog
      • Are South Carolina Dog Owners Liable for Dog Bites?
      • Attorney Will Early Wins $980K Verdict for Client Injured in Sailing Accident
    • February
      • Can I Be Held Liable If I Am Injured at Work?
      • How Do I Fight a Denied Workers' Compensation Claim?
      • Can I Get Workers' Compensation for Toxic Exposure?
    • January
      • Top 5 Mistakes Teen Drivers Make
      • Are Hands-Free Devices Safe?
      • Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents
      • Who is Liable If I Am Injured as an Uber/Lyft Passenger?
      • How to Protect Yourself Against Construction Defect Claims
  • 2017
    • December
      • What to Do If You've Been Accused of Medical Malpractice
      • The Role of Negligent Hiring in Truck Accident Cases
      • Preventing Elder Abuse
      • Can Social Hosts Be Held for Drunk Driving Accidents in South Carolina?
    • November
      • Sexual Abuse Claims: Information for Victims
      • How to Fight Accusations of Insurance Bad Faith
      • The Basics of a Trade Secret Claim
      • 3 Types of Fraud that Could Ruin Your Business
      • How to Overcome Jury Bias in Your Motorcycle Accident Case
    • October
      • How to Identify the Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injury
      • Tips to Help Motorists Avoid Bicycle Accidents
      • Child Brain Injuries: What You Need to Know
      • What is Contributory Negligence and Does It Apply to My Lawsuit?
    • September
      • Truck Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts
      • Who Can Be Held Responsible for a Construction Accident?
    • August
      • Questions to Ask Your Doctor Following a Car Accident
      • How Social Media Can Affect Your Personal Injury Case?
      • Truck Accidents Caused by Hours of Service Violations
    • July
      • How Do Personal Injury Attorneys Evaluate a Claim?
      • 4 Benefits of Uninsured Motorist Coverage
      • Myths about Motorcycle Safety
      • 6 Steps in a Personal Injury Case
    • June
      • Why is My Personal Injury Claim Taking So Long to Settle?
      • Types of Evidence Commonly Used in Truck Accident Claims
      • The Importance of Taking Photos After A Car Accident
    • May
      • Swimming Pool Safety Tips
      • Common Causes of Serious Brain Injuries
      • What To Tell Your Personal Injury Lawyer
    • April
      • Why You Need to See a Doctor Right after an Accident
      • What You Should Tell Your Personal Injury Attorney
  • 2016
    • December
      • Common Holiday Injuries
    • September
      • Preparing for Your First Consultation
      • Theories of Liability in Truck Accidents
    • August
      • Tips for Filing a Successful Claim After a Car Accident
      • What is Failure to Maintain?
    • July
      • Tips For Handling a Deposition in Your Workers' Comp Case
      • Understanding Catastrophic Injury Cases
    • June
      • Proving Fault in a Slip and Fall Claim
      • Avoiding a Truck's Blind Spots
    • April
      • Stay Connected with Pierce | Sloan Online!
      • Will Car Insurance Cover Me?
    • March
      • South Carolina's Statute of Limitations
    • January
      • Common Types of Damages in a Car Accident Injury Claim
      • Understanding "Duty of Care"
  • 2015
    • December
      • Why "Maximum Medical Improvement" is Important
    • November
      • What are "Pain & Suffering" Damages?
    • October
      • 5 Dangerous Driving Habits
    • September
      • Comparative Fault in South Carolina
      • Attorney Carl Pierce Recognized for AIOPIA 10 Best
    • July
      • Amtrak Crash Truck Driver Had Questionable Driving Record
      • Defend Your Business Against Premises Liability Claims
    • June
      • Medical Device Causes Infections
      • Defending Against Medical Malpractice Claims
      • Rear-End Collisions in South Carolina
      • When Truck Drivers are Negligent, Accidents Can Happen
      • Texting And Driving In South Carolina
      • Dogs Attacking Mailmen in South Carolina
      • Nursing Home Video Surveillance Bill Introduced
      • Hydroplaning Tractor Trailers Cause Disastrous Accidents
      • Nursing Home Abuse
      • Million-Dollar Settlement in Wrongful Death Suit Against North Augusta Police
      • Woman Sues Takata and Honda for Injuries
      • Charleston Hit-And-Run by Drunk Driver Settled
    • May
      • Understanding Jackknife Accidents Involving Large Trucks
      • Overweight Trucks are Avoiding Weigh Stations in South Carolina
      • Moped Accidents on the Rise in South Carolina
      • Motorcycle Accidents Common in South Carolina
      • Enforcing Judgments in South Carolina
      • 6 Years After Brain Injury, He Graduates & Wants to Help Others
      • Wrongful Death Due to Morcellator
      • SC State University Allegedly Breaches Contracts
      • 18-Wheeler Accidents On the Rise
      • Truck Driver Fatigue
      • Trucker in Crash Has History of Violations
      • Fatal SC Car Accident: 1 Dead, Another Hospitalized
      • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in Clemson Hazing Case
    • April
      • Driver Fatigue Accounts for 20 Percent of Car Accidents
      • Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Two Officers in Critical Condition
      • The Danger of Rollover Truck Accidents
      • Children of Comedian Killed in Tracy Morgan Crash Awarded Settlement
      • State Regulations on Diesel Trucks Challenged in Lawsuit
      • Driver Charged with Negligence in Truck Accident
      • The Increased Danger in Truck Rollover Accidents
      • Truck Accidents: Not Your Typical Car Crash
      • Reasons for Truck Accidents
      • Car Accidents and Recoverable Damages
    • March
      • Man Burned by E-Cigarette, Cause Unknown
      • Pain Doctor's License Suspended Indefinitely
      • Dozens Injured in Halifax County Truck Accident
      • Dog Owners File Class-Action Suit Against Purina
      • Congressman Faces Lawsuit for Aide's Car Accident
    • February
      • Lawmakers Consider New Impaired Driving Penalties
      • A Charleston Construction Accident Lawyer is an Asset
      • Specialized Representation for Motorcycle Accident Victims
      • Florida Driver Killed in Laurens County Truck Accident
      • Widow of Former Professional Wrestler Files Wrongful Death Suit Against WWE
    • January
      • Protect Your Interests When Drunk Driver Strikes
      • Get a Lawyer When Injured Despite 'Sober or Slammer'
      • Truck Accident Victims Need Experienced Representation
  • 2014
    • December
      • Can You Get Workers' Comp If You're Injured in a Social Activity?
      • Avoid Risk of Accidents in Winter Weather
      • Pierce, Herns, Sloan & Wilson Represents Sexual Assault Victims
    • November
      • Texting and Driving Laws in South Carolina
      • Damages in a South Carolina Wrongful Death Lawsuit
      • Fatigued Driving and Truck Driver Accidents
      • Vehicular Deaths Down; Victims Deserve Justice
    • October
      • Collecting on Judgment in South Carolina
      • School Sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries
    • September
      • Woman Killed in Head-On Collision with Eighteen-Wheeler
    • July
      • Holding Truck Companies Liable for Negligent Hiring of Incompetent Drivers
      • New Statewide Cell Phone and Texting Ban Combats Epidemic of Distracted Driving
      • Detecting Nursing Home Abuse - Charleston, SC
      • Truck Driver History & Hiring Practices May Make Highway Safer
    • June
      • Truck Accident Possibly Caused By Driver Fatigue in Morgan Case
      • Federal "Hours of Service" Rules Designed to Combat Fatigued Truck Driving
  • 2013
    • November
      • Recovery in Wrongful Death Actions
    • May
      • You should be aware, trucking accidents are on the rise!
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