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Kids in Hot Cars: What Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Is & How to Prevent It

July is the deadliest month when it comes to children dying in hot cars, and 37 children die this way on average every year, reports CNN. Eighteen children have already tragically lost their lives this way in 2018, including one in Spartanburg just last month. As the temperature starts to rise here in South Carolina this summer, this is the ideal time for parents to learn what pediatric vehicular heatstroke is – and how to prevent it. What Is Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke? Pediatric vehicular heatstroke occurs when a child overheats inside a vehicle. We...

15 February

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981 Traffic Fatalities in SC in 2016: Tips to Avoid Auto Accidents in 2017

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Matt Whitehead | Attorney, Carolina Law Group

Auto accidents accounted for 981 deaths last year on South Carolina roads, according to preliminary numbers from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS). That’s 981 individual lives lost and families impacted. Non-fatal collisions number over 100,000 per year in this state alone, resulting in property damage and 30,000+ injuries, and costing South Carolina over $1 billion in medical costs and work loss. As personal injury attorneys at The Carolina Law Group, it’s our job to help people who have been injured or have lost a loved one in an...

02 December

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Navigating Dangerous Roads – Cycling Accidents in SC

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Biking is great for the environment and for fitness, and more people than ever are choosing bikes over cars. Unfortunately, bicycle riders face many dangers on the road, especially in South Carolina, which is considered one of the most dangerous states for cyclists. We’ve seen tragedies in our own community; just last month, a cyclist died after colliding with a tractor-trailer in Greenville County. Here’s what to know about cycling accidents involving bicycles and cars. Bicycle-car accidents in South Carolina In South Carolina, a bicycle is considered a “vehicle” and must behave like...

25 October

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Winning a Slip and Fall Case in South Carolina

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What is a Slip and Fall? A “slip and fall” is a common accident that can lead to injury, disability or death. The victim of a slip and fall accident can sue the person responsible for causing the accident and may receive damages for lost wages, pain and suffering, and medical expenses. Proving Negligence in Slip and Fall Cases To win a slip and fall case, the plaintiff (victim) must establish negligence. The following three elements must be shown: The defendant owed the plaintiff a duty of care There was a breach of that...

07 October

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Delayed Injuries: Why You Should Wait to Settle Your Car Accident

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Delayed Injuries in South Carolina In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury is three years. That means someone can bring action against (sue) a party for injury arising from an incident anytime within three years of the incident. In some cases, it can be within three years of the time that the person should have known there was injury. (The exception is certain cases of medical malpractice, where the statute of limitations is only two years.) Examples of delayed injuries – injuries that don’t appear immediately at the time...

14 September

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Wrongful Death Suits in South Carolina

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If someone is killed due to another’s action or inaction, a wrongful death suit may be brought on their behalf against the person or entity legally responsible for their death....

18 February

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What You Need to Know. Hit and Run Accidents in South Carolina. Part II.

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What happens in one of these situations? Can you sue for bodily injury or property damage? The answer is yes – in certain circumstances. You can file a...

09 February

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Hit and Run Accidents in South Carolina

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Mitchell Byrd, Attorney, Carolina Law Group, Greenville, SC

The community of Beech Island, South Carolina is still recovering from the death of a teen killed in a hit-and-run accident on January 14th. Ryan Isaac Kelly hit the 15-year-old before leaving the scene but was later arrested; he has since posted a $50,000 bond and was released. This tragic event was ruled an accident, but that doesn’t mean Kelly won’t have consequences for his part in the hit and run. The penalties for leaving the scene of an accident can be severe under South Carolina law, including a felony charge and 10 years in prison for accidents resulting in bodily...

Kids in Hot Cars: What Pediatric Vehicular Heatstroke Is & How to Prevent It

981 Traffic Fatalities in SC in 2016: Tips to Avoid Auto Accidents in 2017

Navigating Dangerous Roads – Cycling Accidents in SC

Winning a Slip and Fall Case in South Carolina

Delayed Injuries: Why You Should Wait to Settle Your Car Accident

Wrongful Death Suits in South Carolina

What You Need to Know. Hit and Run Accidents in South Carolina. Part II.

Hit and Run Accidents in South Carolina

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