30 May

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How Many Semi-Truck Accidents Occur Per Year?

Approximately 200,000 semi-trucks (aka tractor-trailers or 18-wheelers) are involved in accidents on U.S. roads every year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). But what’s behind the numbers? How deadly are semi-truck accidents? The statistics below look at data for the year 2020 (the most recent year for which these stats are available) and can be found in the NHTSA’s Traffic Safety Facts Annual Report; find the tables referenced below here. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, or IIHS, also has a good, more readable overview of the NHTSA data here...

02 March

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How does a spinal cord injury affect the body?

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The spinal cord is a bundle of nerves that runs between the brain and the lower back. A healthy spinal cord is extremely important for normal, healthy functioning, as it is the main pathway for the brain and the body to communicate with each other. Although the soft spinal cord is protected by the bones of the spinal column (aka the backbone), it can still be damaged, and that damage can lead to physical consequences including loss of function, loss of sensation, and pain. The effects of a spinal cord injury on the body vary greatly depending on the severity and...

12 January

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What is an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?

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The term “spinal cord injury” may bring to mind a devastating injury that results in the complete loss of the legs (paraplegia) or the legs and the arms (quadriplegia). These are examples of complete spinal cord injuries, in which the nerves in the spinal cord are severed so completely that communication between the brain and the body below the injury location is destroyed, resulting in permanent loss of feeling and function....

05 December

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What if my Uber gets in an accident?

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If you’re a passenger of an Uber and the car gets in an accident, what happens next? Can you sue Uber, or should you file a claim against your Uber driver’s insurance? Will your own auto insurance policy cover you? Here’s what you need to know if you were injured in an accident while riding in an Uber....

23 November

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What to Do if a Dog Attacks You?

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A recent vicious dog attack in South Carolina made national headlines when mother-of-three, Kyleen Waltman, needed both arms amputated after being mauled by three dogs in March 2022. Less than a year earlier, another South Carolina dog attack was in the news when a 7-year-old was tragically killed after he and his brother were attacked by a group of dogs near Marion. Sadly, dog attacks are not uncommon. Our law firm, unfortunately, has had many clients who have been victim to a dog attack. They are wide-ranging in circumstances, ages and sex of the victims, nature of injuries, breed of dog,...

12 April

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What are the signs of brain damage?

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Brain injuries are extremely common in the US, accounting for millions of emergency department visits and hospitalizations every year. A further 50,000 people die each year after sustaining a brain injury. Many who survive live with permanent pain, disability, and/or dysfunction as a direct result of the brain injury sustained. Knowing the signs and symptoms of brain injury and brain damage can help you identify brain injury in yourself and others after an accident or medical event. If you’re ever in doubt as to whether you or a loved one has sustained a brain injury, seek medical care at once....

02 November

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How to find a good personal injury lawyer

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If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you might be looking for an experienced personal injury lawyer to help you with your case. A good personal injury lawyer will help you build your case and fight to get the damages you deserve by negotiating a good settlement or taking the matter to trial if necessary. A good personal injury lawyer will focus on your case so you can focus on recovering from your injury. But how do you find a good personal injury attorney to help you? Read on to find out....

12 October

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Questions to ask your personal injury attorney

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You need help with a personal injury case in South Carolina and are looking for an experienced, effective personal injury attorney to handle your case. But how do you find the right attorney for you? Below is a list of questions you may want to ask before retaining an attorney on your case. Most law firms offer free, no-obligation consultations, which is the perfect opportunity to ask these questions and gather information before you make a decision....

Last updated by Matt Whitehead at May 22, 2023.

How Many Semi-Truck Accidents Occur Per Year?

How does a spinal cord injury affect the body?

What is an Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury?

What if my Uber gets in an accident?

What to Do if a Dog Attacks You?

What are the signs of brain damage?

How to find a good personal injury lawyer

Questions to ask your personal injury attorney

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