The average wrongful termination lawsuit payout award can range from a few thousand dollars to over $100,000. It all depends on the nature of the wrongful termination and the damages you incur due to the termination. It also depends on how far the lawsuit goes. If you go to a jury trial, you may...
The answer to this question is, it depends. When you want to file a wrongful termination lawsuit in South Carolina, you have a few options. If you are filing a civil claim under tort law, you have three years under the South Carolina Code of Laws § 15-3-350. South Carolina Human Affairs law, how...
The National Conference of State Legislatures says that approximately 6,500 workplace sexual harassment complaints were filed with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2020, a decrease from recent years. The EEOC defines sexual harassment at work as any unwelcome s...
If someone has lied or made a false claim about you and has injured your reputation with even one person as a result, you may have a case for defamation. If you have incurred losses because of this, you may have a lawsuit. In cases of defamation, the burden is on you to show that the statement i...
When you have been terminated for unjust reasons and have damages, you can file a lawsuit for wrongful termination. In many of these cases, the employee feels like so much has gone wrong, but they don't know how to fight for what they lost. When you have been fired unjustly, you will undergo eco...
While there are several types of bullying, it's challenging to identify bullying behavior. Perhaps someone is harmlessly poking fun. Or maybe it is indeed bullying. Hostile behavior and aggression directed at someone that is emotionally or physically weaker than the bully is easier to identify. ...
Southern Baptist Convention releases list of South Carolina church leaders accused of abuse The list revealed the names of more than 700 ministers and church staff of the Southern Baptist Convention, who have been accused of sexual abuse. Out of the 700 listed, two dozen of those were from Sout...
Understanding your Rights After a Severe Slip and Fall Most people have experienced a slip and fall at some point in their life, and although some people are lucky enough to come out with minimal injuries, unfortunately, not everyone is that fortunate. For some people, these slip and fall ...
Criminal Defense Attorney, Clay Hopkins | Judge issues directed verdict for woman accused of concealing husband's death in Horry County https://www.wmbfnews.com/2022/06/09/judge-issues-directed-verdict-woman-accused-concealing-husbands-death-horry-county/ HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) – The judge p...
Jun 10, 2022 By Nicole Ziege [email protected] Murrells Inlet woman innocent of Horry County charges in husband's death CONWAY — A Murrells Inlet woman is no longer facing charges in Horry County in connection with her husband's death after a judge ruled in her favor. After her husband...
Injuries happen, whether it happens in the comfort of your own home or at work. Fortunately for work, you should be compensated by your employer for that injury. There are various employer laws in place that protect you if you injure yourself on the job, such as workers' compensation insurance....
We talked with Clay Hopkins last week about the latest issues many are facing with employment and the complications of Covid-19. Things are changing daily and if you have an issue you are concerned about regarding employment or your civil rights during this time, DO NOT HESITATE to call us. We a...
Looking for the best legal help after a boating accident, call the lawyers you can trust at Hopkins Law Firm. Like many South Carolinians, you probably enjoy being out on the boat. However, your best day on a boat can quickly turn bad when other operators choose to disregard the rules of our wat...
Clay Hopkins Elected to the Board of Governors! Hopkins Law Firm's very own, Clay Hopkins was elected to the Board of Governors by the Southern Trial Lawyers Association! View the Board of Governors here. Mission The mission of the Southern Trial Lawyers Association is as simple as it is st...
American workers are putting in the hours, but employers aren't necessarily rewarding them enough. According to the Center for Economic and Policy Research, America is the only economically advanced country in which the government doesn't guarantee workers receive paid vacation time off. One in ...
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act will allow military veterans and their families to file lawsuits for cancer and other health related conditions linked to toxic water contamination from 1953 through 1987. What You Can Do & How Hopkins Law Firm Can Help The Hopkins Law Firm is currently accepting Ca...
What is the average settlement for a dog bite case in South Carolina? Click here to learn about the key determining factors and contact Hopkins Law Firm today.
Dram Shop Laws prevents restaurants, bars and nightclubs from serving alcohol to minors and serving excessive amounts of alcohol to intoxicated persons. If an establishment violates such Dram Shop Law and someone is injured as a result, the business can be held responsible for the injuries susta...
When you have to go to court, you want to know your lawyer will fight for you so you get the best possible outcome. Here at Hopkins Law Firm, our team of personal injury, family law, and criminal defense lawyers has the experience and insights needed to help you present your best case. Our team has helped many clients to protect their future. With locations in Charleston, Pawleys Island, and Myrtle Beach, we can make sure you get the counsel you need anywhere in South Carolina.
