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Left-Turn Motorcycle Crashes and Fault in SC

Posted October 07, 2026 in Car Accident

A motorcyclist died last month after colliding with a pickup truck on Clemson Road in northeast Richland County. The crash involved a vehicle turning left across oncoming traffic, a scenario that raises recurring questions about right-of-way and fault in South Carolina. What Troopers Reported The collision happened around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, near […]

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Line-of-Duty Injuries and Legal Rights in SC

Posted September 30, 2026 in Personal Injury

The recent shooting in Columbia that killed one police officer and injured another has affected the city and law enforcement agencies statewide. Beyond the grief, officers and their families often face practical questions about medical care, lost income, and what South Carolina law provides after an on-duty injury. What Happened on Hazelwood Road On Saturday […]

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Two Deadlines That Decide Your Benefits

Posted September 23, 2026 in Workers Compensation

How Soon Do I Have To Report My Injury? South Carolina law requires every injured worker to report their accident to their employer within ninety days of the injury occurring on the job. Missing this window can jeopardize your ability to receive medical and wage benefits entirely, even if the underlying claim is otherwise perfectly […]

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Shared Fault Changes What You Recover 

Posted September 16, 2026 in Personal Injury

How Long Do I Have To File A Claim In South Carolina? Most personal injury claims filed in South Carolina, including car accidents, slip and falls, and premises liability cases, must be filed within three years of the date of the injury under the state’s general statute of limitations for such matters. Missing this deadline […]

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Why Three Years Still Requires Speed

Posted September 09, 2026 in Personal Injury

How Long Do I Actually Have to File a Claim in South Carolina? South Carolina generally gives an injured person three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. A North Augusta car accident lawyer evaluating a potential case explains this considerably longer window still […]

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Why the App’s Status Decides Your Payout

Posted September 02, 2026 in Car Accident

What Insurance Actually Covers a Lyft Accident in South Carolina? South Carolina’s Transportation Network Company Act requires Lyft to maintain tiered commercial insurance coverage that varies based on the driver’s actual status within the app at the time of the crash. A Lexington Lyft accident lawyer evaluating a claim explains this coverage can reach up […]

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Why Medical Attention Matters After a Car Accident

Posted September 01, 2026 in Insights

After a collision, some people feel fortunate to walk away and assume they do not need medical care. Adrenaline, stress, and the unexpected nature of the event can make it difficult to recognize symptoms immediately. Our friends at Isaacson, Schiowitz & Korson, LLP explain why paying attention to your health after a crash is important […]

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The 90 Days Before Your Rights Disappear

Posted August 18, 2026 in Workers Compensation

Under S.C. Code Section 42-15-20, an injured worker must notify their employer of a workplace injury within 90 days of the accident. Missing this notice window generally bars the worker from receiving workers’ compensation benefits, with only limited exceptions, such as cases involving a worker’s death, where dependents get a longer period to report. A […]

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 Whether Partial Fault Ruins Your Claim

Posted August 11, 2026 in Car Accident

Under S.C. Code Section 15-38-15, South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. You can still recover damages as long as your share of fault is 50 percent or less, though your recovery gets reduced by that same percentage. Cross into 51 percent or more, and you recover nothing at all. For example, if a […]

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When a Death Occurs in Government Custody

Posted August 10, 2026 in Wrongful Death

Wrongful death cases move slowly when a government agency is the defendant. Records are harder to obtain, immunity defenses surface early, and damage limits written into state law can shape the outcome long before a jury hears anything. A settlement reached in Richland County shows how drawn out that process becomes. A Four-Year Case Reaches […]

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