Did you know that, according to the NHTSA, nearly 1 out of 4 pedestrians killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. in 2021 were struck by a hit-and-run driver? Leaving the scene of an accident after hitting a pedestrian is unconscionable, and illegal, yet it’s surprisingly common. This leaves pedestrian victims of hit-and-run accidents without the typical legal recourse to pursue justice. However, if you’ve been injured in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident, there are some things you can do. The post Hit and Run Pedestrian Accidents: Legal Recourse for Victims appeared first on The Carolina Law G ..read more

As we’ve previously covered on this blog, traffic accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks are different from accidents involving only passenger cars. They are often more devastating and destructive, leading to disproportionately more fatalities and severe injuries for occupants of passenger cars. Certain types of injuries are common in large truck accidents, which we cover below. If you’ve been injured through no fault of your own in an accident with a large truck (aka big rig, semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or 18-wheeler), you may also be able to pursue compensation from the ..read more

One of the primary goals of workers’ compensation in South Carolina is to help an injured or ill employee heal so they can get back to work as soon as they’re able. To facilitate this, many employers have so-called “return-to-work” programs. Here’s what you should know about return-to-work programs in South Carolina, plus special considerations if you’re receiving workers’ comp benefits. The post Return-to-Work Programs: What Injured Employees Should Know appeared first on The Carolina Law Group ..read more

Most workers in Greenville, SC and across South Carolina are covered under the state’s workers’ compensation program. If you’re a worker in South Carolina, you should know what it is and how it works. Below you’ll find an overview of key points of workers’ comp in South Carolina, along with links to other articles on our blog to learn more. The post Workers’ Compensation in SC: Overview for Greenville Employees appeared first on The Carolina Law Group ..read more

A wrongful death claim is a legal action seeking compensation for the death of an individual due to another person’s or party’s negligence or intentional misconduct. Here at The Carolina Law Group, we handle wrongful death claims to help surviving family members get the justice and closure they need, as well as hold the negligent party responsible for their actions. Wrongful death claims can help surviving family members deal with financial burdens such as medical bills, funeral costs, and loss of future income, as well as compensate for the pain of losing a loved one. If you have lost a loved ..read more

Do you know what to do right after a car accident? If you’re involved in a motor vehicle accident in Greenville or elsewhere in South Carolina, the steps you take in the hours and days immediately following the accident matter. What you do – or don’t do – can have a big effect on how the accident is settled and for how much. We’ve previously covered what not to do after a car accident. Here is what to do after a car accident, from a car accident attorney’s point of view. The post The Immediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Greenville, SC appeared first on The Carolina Law Group ..read more

Lane splitting – when motorcycles ride in between lanes of traffic – is a common practice across the country, but it’s illegal in many states. Is lane splitting for motorcycles legal in South Carolina? If you ride a motorcycle, here’s what you should know. The post Lane Splitting Laws in South Carolina: What Riders Should Know appeared first on The Carolina Law Group ..read more

Since large trucks are so much bigger and heavier than regular passenger cars and motorcycles, accidents involving large trucks are disproportionately more damaging than accidents involving just passenger cars. Nearly 3,000 people died in traffic accidents involving tractor-trailers and other large trucks in 2020, and many thousands more were injured. We help many people who are injured in a big truck accident here in South Carolina get the compensation they need to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other economic and noneconomic damages. It’s gratifying to help people at a very difficult t ..read more

We don’t get much snow and ice down here in South Carolina, but when we do, they pose a risk for accidents. Slip and fall accidents involving ice and snow can lead to serious injuries and even death, especially among seniors, for whom falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for people 65+. Some slip and fall accidents are just accidents. But what about slip and falls that result from another person’s negligence? What are the legal considerations of a snow-related slip and fall accident in South Carolina? The post Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Accidents: Legal Considerations app ..read more

An “occupational disease” is defined in South Carolina Code 42-11-10 as “a disease arising out of and in the course of employment that is due to hazards in excess of those ordinarily incident to employment and is peculiar to the occupation in which the employee is engaged.” That is, an occupational disease – also called an occupational illness – is not just an illness that leads to days away from work, but it’s a disease that is directly caused by an employee’s working conditions.  Most occupational diseases are covered by workers’ compensation in South Carolina, but it can be challenging ..read more