Drivers of cars and trucks in South Carolina should maintain a close eye on the road and their surroundings in the event that they encounter a motorcyclist. Since motorcycles and their riders can be vulnerable to serious injuries and fatalities if they are in an accident, it is imperative that t...
If you find yourself hurt over someone else's negligence, you may be confused as to how to handle the situation. Your medical bills are piling up and you're unable to work. While you may not be interested in court proceedings, contacting a personal injury attorney may be the best way to handle y...
Dealing with the loss of a loved one is difficult and emotionally draining, but thinking about the assets and money left behind by a family member can make the situation even more challenging. In some unfortunate situations, you may need to contest a will or you could be the beneficiary of a wil...
Establishing child support through the court system can sometimes be a necessary event, but, life changes. In the event you need to request child support modification, you can do so even after a formal arrangement has been established. An experienced Pawleys Island family court lawyers can help ...
Child support in South Carolina typically ends when the child turns 18, graduates from high school or meets other criteria for elimination of child support. However, there are instances when the child support cutoff age can be extended. If the child is still in high school at age 18, support is ...
Approximately 17,730 new cases of spinal cord injury occur every year, and car accidents cause 39 percent of them. These are permanent injuries because once nerves are damaged, they can not be made whole again. You have a right to compensation when you have experienced a spinal cord injury and c...
Most personal injury cases settle out of court. However, before a case can settle, victims have to attend doctor appointments, document injuries, calculate damages, and engage in various other tasks. After an attorney builds the evidence and begins the negotiation process with the insurance comp...
Medical malpractice isn't just having a bad time at the doctor's office or getting a bad diagnosis when you hoped for an all-clear. Instead, medical malpractice occurs only when a medical professional (like a doctor, nurse, or another specialist) deliberately or through negligence applies incorr...
A living will is different than a traditional will or trust. When you create a living will, you're crafting a legal document that confirms your desires for end-of-life medical care. A living will is also referred to as an advance directive or health care directive. Its purpose is to share your w...
Any surgery is a time of uncertainty. You hope and expect it to all go smoothly. Then, after the surgery, something is wrong. You may learn shortly following the procedure or after a long period of time that there is a surgical instrument left in your body. Of course, discovering a foreign objec...
Approximately 5,000 motorcyclists were involved in fatal accidents in 2019, with thousands more receiving serious injuries. It's important for motorcyclists to be aware of how to prevent accidents, and what to do when one happens. Keep reading as we explore what happens in a motorcycle accident ...
If you suffered personal injury or property damage during a motor vehicle accident, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation for your accident-related losses. These losses often include medical expenses, lost income, and lost quality of life. You are also entitled to recover financi...
Concussions are invariably serious injuries. You may still be experiencing fatigue, dizziness, and headaches many months or years after the date of your motor vehicle accident. If this is the case, a physician may have diagnosed you with post-concussion syndrome. Some medical professionals may n...
Statistics tell us there are over 16,000 road accidents in the United States every day. There are obviously a large number of healthcare considerations to take into account when it comes to a car accident. However, there are often legal considerations in play as well. If you want car accident vi...
Nursing home abuse makes the headlines often enough that it feels like it happens everywhere, every day. It doesn't, but it does happen often enough that the government and the legal field keep watchful eyes the best they can. In May 2014, the Senate Medical Affairs Committee passed a law that a...
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. ...
Nursing homes have been around since the 17th century. Originally, they were designed to care for the elderly and orphans, and the mentally ill. The premise of the nursing home was to provide care for those who could not care for themselves. And though there are excellent nursing homes available...
A motorcycle accident can change your life. You're not expecting it, and you're not prepared. You need your legal claim to go right. What should you do? Our motorcycle accident lawyers explain the Do's and Don'ts of motorcycle accident claims. The 10 Do's and Don'ts of Motorcycle Accident Claims...
Has your car had a fuel pump issue? Do you have a 2013-2020 Outback, Impreza, Ascent of Legacy? Connect with us via email, phone or chat today! “Four Subaru models are included in a new recall for faulty fuel pumps that could cause the engine to stall. The Japanese automaker said in documents fi...
For a number of years, national statistics showed a slow but steady decline in the number of traffic fatalities. Researchers pointed to many possible explanations, including improved safety equipment and increased awareness and enforcement of drunk driving laws. However, in the past two years th...
Whiplash is the most common injury sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Whiplash occurs when the neck jerks backward and forward suddenly during an accident and causes damages to the soft tissues in the neck. Other accidents can result in spine and joints misalignment, which can cause pain and ...
The Governors Highway Safety Association released the 2016 preliminary data for the number of pedestrian traffic fatalities by state, and South Carolina ranks as the fourth deadliest state in the U.S., averaging 1.33 fatalities per 100,000 for the period between Jan and June 2016, only behind De...
Anyone who operates a motor vehicle could be subject to a traffic stop. While many of these stops stem from minor traffic offenses such as speeding, going through a stop sign or failing to yield, others could occur for more serious offenses. A drunk driving charge is one to not take lightly. It ...
South Carolina takes concussion injuries very seriously. A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that occurs after a severe blow to the head. A concussion happens when the brain and the skull are moved back and forth after an impact. This injury can cause brain damage and lifelong problems. In ...
In a slip and fall injury case, there are many pieces to consider. Your main concern should be your health, and while legal action may not even cross your mind when you injure yourself on someone else's property, the reality is you may incur hefty medical bills that shouldn't fall on you to pay....
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.
