30 April

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Hit and Run Pedestrian Accidents: Legal Recourse for Victims

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....

19 April

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Common Injuries in Truck Accidents and Pursuing Compensation

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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 at-fault party or parties. Read on to find out how....

05 April

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Return-to-Work Programs: What Injured Employees Should Know

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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....

25 March

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Workers’ Compensation in SC: Overview for Greenville Employees

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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....

13 March

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Wrongful Death Claims in South Carolina: Legal Considerations

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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...

27 February

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The Immediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Greenville, SC

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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....

26 February

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Lane Splitting Laws in South Carolina: What Riders Should Know

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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....

19 February

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Preventing Truck Accidents: Safety Tips for South Carolina Drivers

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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 time in their life and to see justice done....

Last updated by Matt Whitehead at May 1, 2024.

Hit and Run Pedestrian Accidents: Legal Recourse for Victims

Common Injuries in Truck Accidents and Pursuing Compensation

Return-to-Work Programs: What Injured Employees Should Know

Workers’ Compensation in SC: Overview for Greenville Employees

Wrongful Death Claims in South Carolina: Legal Considerations

The Immediate Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Greenville, SC

Lane Splitting Laws in South Carolina: What Riders Should Know

Preventing Truck Accidents: Safety Tips for South Carolina Drivers

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