Pedestrian accidents have been on the rise for decades. The Governors Highway Safety Administration (GHSA) estimates that 7,508 pedestrians were killed in 2022, the highest number since 1981. From 2010 to 2021, pedestrian traffic deaths increased by 77%, while all other traffic deaths only increased by 25%. Thousands of people are treated for non-fatal pedestrian […] The post What to Do if You’ve Been a Victim of a Pedestrian Accident appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

Product liability refers to the legal responsibility of a manufacturer and/or other parties for damages caused by a defective product. Filing a product liability claim is the first step in seeking compensation for injuries caused by a defective or dangerous product. Our South Carolina personal injury attorney discussed the components of a product liability claim […] The post What Are the Components of a Product Liability Claim? appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

A fiduciary owes a duty of care to someone to act in their best interests to benefit them financially. Fiduciary relationships are common in business. A business relationship can create a fiduciary duty to act with full disclosure, fair dealing, and good faith. A party may owe the other party the duty to act with […] The post Rectifying a Case in Breach of Fiduciary Duty appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

The partners you work with can make or break your business. As Forbes says, “Business partnership can bring you triumphant glory or catastrophic disaster.” The right match of a business partner could bring abilities that are not your strengths or infuse capital to allow your company to grow. The whole could truly be greater than […] The post Choosing the Right Partner for Your Business appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

If you get hit by a moving vehicle, you might wonder what will happen next. This blog talks about what to expect after being involved in a pedestrian accident, beginning with the scene of the accident and continuing through to medical treatment and how a pedestrian accident can change your life. Pedestrians can suffer severe […] The post What to Expect After Being Involved in a Pedestrian Accident appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

A sole proprietorship is a type of business entity. One person owns the business assets in their name and assumes personal liability for the business debts. A sole proprietorship is the easiest and least expensive business entity to create. However, before you start a sole proprietorship, you should consult a South Carolina business formation attorney […] The post Legal Requirements for Starting a Sole Proprietorship appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States. However, business owners need to be aware that consumers are not the only victims of identity theft efforts. Thieves target small businesses and large corporations to steal information for identity theft. A Willcox lawyer can help you protect your business from identity theft […] The post Effectively Protecting Your Business from Identity Theft appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

If a person causes you to be injured, you might be out of work for weeks or months while you recover. South Carolina’s personal injury laws allow injured victims to seek compensation for damages. Economic damages represent the financial losses incurred because of an accident or personal injury. Lost wages are included in economic damages. […] The post Proving Lost Wages After a Personal Injury appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

This blog will discuss why you need a non-disclosure agreement if you have a business. A South Carolina business contracts attorney can talk to you and draft a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) tailored to your specific needs. You do not want to use a generic form for this important document. What a Non-Disclosure Agreement Does A […] The post Why You Need a Non-Disclosure Agreement appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more

Navigating South Carolina’s sun-dappled highways might paint a picture of peaceful motoring, but the reality isn’t always as serene. Distracted driving, a problem that haunts our roadways, is more pervasive and dangerous than many perceive.  What exactly is this phenomenon?  Simply put, distracted driving refers to any activity that diverts a driver’s attention from the […] The post What Is Distracted Driving? appeared first on Willcox, Buyck & Williams, PA ..read more