Welcome to Part 1 of a three-part series we’re calling The History of Car Safety. At David Aylor Law Offices, our car accident lawyers want to inform you about important developments that have improved safety in transportation and accident outcomes. Introduction – The Advent of Safety in Motor Vehicle Production The Ford Model T was the first mass-market vehicle in production. Ford Motor Company built 15 million Model Ts from 1908-1927. The automobile would go on to define the 20th century as the symbol of the promise of human ingenuity. Today’s vehicles have a host of features and technologie ..read more

A new law has made it possible for some people to get off the sex offender registry. If you qualify, it can be a welcome relief and a fresh start. From our criminal defense lawyers at the David Aylor Law Offices, here is how to get off the sex offender registry in South Carolina. Steps to Get Off the South Carolina Sex Offender Registry First, determine the tier of your offense and your waiting period. The law divides sex offenses into three tiers. Tier I offenses are the least serious, while Tier III offenses are the most serious. Each tier has a waiting period before you can apply for remova ..read more

In South Carolina, it used to be that conviction of a sex offense meant a life sentence on the sex offender registry. The person’s name was added to a sex offender list for the rest of their life. It limited the offender’s job opportunities and carried a dark social stigma forever. But that changed in 2022. Governor Henry McMaster signed an amendment to South Carolina’s sex offender laws. The changes have given new hope to convicted sex offenders who are rehabilitated and wanting a fresh start. Changes to South Carolina Sex Offender Registry Laws Now, sex offenders can petition to have their n ..read more

With self-driving cars taking to the roads, it is inevitable that there will be accidents. Who will be liable for accidents involving driverless cars? How will the legal process change for these cases from what it is today? This is part three of a series discussing driverless cars and their implications. In part one, we asked Are Self-Driving Cars Safe? In part two, we wanted to know, Are Self-Driving Cars Legal In South Carolina? Today, we discuss self-driving cars and personal injury laws. How exactly do current personal injury laws apply to self-driving cars? How might relevant laws change ..read more

Burn injuries at work are a more frequent occurrence than we may expect in industries that deal with chemicals, electricity, heated liquids, and radiation materials. Have you ever been burned at work? If yes, did you get compensated fairly? Compensation for burns at work should be done immediately to enable employees to recover their lost wages. Workers’ compensation covers common workplace burn injuries such as electrical, thermal, and chemical burns. You or your loved ones are entitled to making a workers’ compensation claim when involved in a work-related accident that results in severe bur ..read more

People go about their daily lives without considering how their behaviors could affect the rest of their lives. When driving, it’s common for some people not to wear their seatbelts, but can you still receive compensation if you weren’t wearing your seatbelt? David Aylor Law Offices wants you to know that wearing a seatbelt or not can affect your compensation in the event of an accident. Contact our South Carolina car accident attorneys to review your case. What are South Carolina’s Seatbelt Laws for Adults? Unlike other states, South Carolina requires the driver and every passenger in the veh ..read more

Car accident soft tissue injuries can be very serious and may require advanced treatment to repair the damage. If you or your loved one have suffered a soft tissue injury in a car accident, you should seek medical attention immediately. Then, you should seek the services of our South Carolina personal injury lawyers. An experienced lawyer at David Aylor Law Offices will help you navigate your case’s complexities and fight for the compensation you deserve for your injuries. We are a client-focused, and community-driven law firm committed to helping our clients get the justice they need and dese ..read more

A DUI (driving under the influence) conviction leaves a permanent criminal record visible to anyone running a job background check on you. This criminal record especially hits home when potential employers fail to hire you for jobs you’re qualified for. You may also have to deal with uncomfortable questions and complications when job-hunting. So how far back will the record affect your job opportunities? Are there jobs for people with DUI convictions? David Aylor Law Offices wants to help you fight a DUI charge before a conviction affects your employment. How Far Back a DUI Charge Can Appear o ..read more

Denying workers’ compensation claims is not a new thing for employers’ insurance companies. Sometimes, the denials are based on legally valid reasons, like questionable inconsistencies in the information the insurer requires to establish facts in a claim. Other times, insurers may deny a claim based on half-truths or inaccurate information in the hopes that a claimant will give up. Don’t let this happen to you. If a workers’ comp denies your surgery related to a work injury, the denial isn’t final. You can appeal, but you will need reliable legal guidance from an experienced workers’ compensat ..read more

Suffering a brain injury is more common than most people think. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are the leading injuries from car accidents, and contributed to 60,611 deaths in 2019. Car accidents often lead to sudden shifting of the brain inside the skull. Unlike other body parts that remain strapped to the seat during a car crash, the neck and head can move freely. Besides closed head injuries, car accidents can also cause open head injuries when objects like debris from the collision penetrate the skull and damage the brain. These ..read more