Supreme Court Victory for Football Player While concussions and head trauma have become a focus for professional football players, research shows high school players are actually the most likely to suffer these injuries during play. In light of this fact, it is inexcusable to neglect the health of our young athletes. Our school districts are…
Read moreA semi-truck or other commercial vehicle that rolls over in South Carolina is a hazard to everyone on the road. Not only can a truck crush other cars as it rolls over, but it can also lead to secondary crashes with other vehicles. The most alarming part of these accidents is that they often result…
Read moreCar accident injuries don’t always appear right away. After a collision, it’s natural to wonder, “How long after a car accident can injuries appear?” In many cases, accident victims may feel fine immediately after the incident, only to experience symptoms days or even weeks later. Understanding why these delays happen can help you make informed…
Read moreInsurance providers in South Carolina close claims for various reasons, such as denial, settlement, or delays in next steps. But can a closed car insurance claim be reopened? Unfortunately, once they close a claim, most insurance companies won’t reopen them. That said, there are specific circumstances where reopening a claim is possible. However, your best…
Read moreIt is with sadness that we note the passing of Scott’s father, Bill Evans. Bill was a strong supporter of the firm from its inception and a personal mentor for Scott throughout his life. A re-print of his obituary is below: William Joseph “Bill” Evans, Jr. of Pawleys Island, South Carolina passed peacefully on June…
Read moreIf you have suffered damages as a result of medical malpractice, then you should know that malpractice suits can be complex affairs. One of the details many overlook is the non-economic medical malpractice damages limitation, or medical malpractice cap. The medical malpractice cap determines the maximum amount of compensation a plaintiff can be awarded in…
Read moreLack of Care Proves Fatal in Bedsore Case Our firm recently secured a seven-figure settlement for the family of a man who developed critical bedsores while hospitalized. The family’s decedent, who was 83 years old but self-dependent, was hospitalized due to issues with kidney function. At the time of his admission to the hospital, medical…
Read moreOur Firm Is Seeing More of These Cases The Alarming Rates of ‘Never Events’ What is a “never event”? In the early 2000s, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) began penalizing and refusing to cover the cost of care associated with medical errors that should never occur and duly titled them “never events.”…
Read moreDid you sustain injuries in a car accident or truck accident in South Carolina? If you’re considering filing a personal injury claim, you may have questions about economic vs. non-economic damages. What is the difference between economic damages and non-economic damages? What are some examples of each, and which one is worth more toward the total value of…
Read moreShag Dancing, Satire, and Stories There was never a shortage of verbal storying or conversation in my childhood home. In large part, that was due to the circumstance of living in a small house on the south side of Daufuskie Island in the late ‘90s. Back then, anything beyond rudimentary TV stations on Daufuskie came…
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