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Signs Of Abuse In A Nursing Home

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

After a 29-year-old woman in an “incapacitated state” unexpectedly gave birth in December inside a Phoenix health care facility where she was cared for full-time, many are questioning the possibility of nursing home abuse in facilities where their loved ones reside. When a nursing home fails to ...

Should You Fight A Traffic Ticket In Court?

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

South Carolina collected $6.2 million in traffic ticket fines and fees in 2018, according to the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy. For many drivers, receiving a traffic ticket simply means dropping a check in the mail or showing up to court to try to get the fine reduced. But there is a better answ...

Should I Hire A Lawyer If I Slip And Fall?

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

If you slip and fall in a business, parking lot or other property, your main concern is your health. While legal action may not even cross your mind when you injure yourself on someone else's property, the sad reality is that many business owners will try to avoid paying your medical bills. By l...

Should I Contact A Lawyer After A Car Accident?

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Being involved in a car accident can be scary, costly, and, worst of all, may leave you or a loved one injured. No one plans car accidents, so when they occur, what to do next can be difficult and confusing. Do you contact a Charleston car accident lawyer no matter the severity? Do you ask for t...

Separation Of Property In A South Carolina Divorce

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

When you are going through a divorce in South Carolina, you'll likely have a number of questions. From how to file divorce to whether the state is a community or separate property state, choosing a skilled Pawleys Island family lawyers is the best way to make the process as smooth as possible. S...

VA Benefits Lawsuit Win Mr. Curtis’ Story

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Transcription of Video Whitney M. : All right, so Clay, you've recently been working on a case with Curtis Darnell, I believe. Clay Hopkins: Yeah, actually Mr. Darnell is a former US Air Force Veteran. He survived in the Air Force for eight years. He was stationed all around the world. He was ac...

Southern Baptist Sexual Abuse Report

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

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...

Slip and Fall Accident? Read this!

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

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 ...

Process Of Settling A Car Accident Case

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

After a car accident, the last thing you want to deal with is the at-fault party's insurance company. The questions can be targeted and designed to put some or all of the blame on you. Before you speak with the insurance company yourself, schedule a consultation with a Pawleys Island car acciden...

Pregnancy Discrimination

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

(source: https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/types/pregnancy.cfm) Pregnancy discrimination involves treating a woman (an applicant or employee) unfavorably because of pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth. Pregnancy Discrimination & Work Situations The Pregnancy ...

Legal Search Requirements in South Carolina

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

The United States Constitution's Fourth Amendment safeguards residents from unjustified search and seizure. This means that the authorities cannot enter your property to search or take anything from your car or home unless they have a warrant to do so. Nonetheless, there are situations where thi...

JUUL: The unregulated killer of teens for profit!

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

As of August 2019, more than 150 people have been hospitalized with respiratory issues that could be related to vaping. The article below offers an in-depth look into Juul, the company, product, and their marketing “playbook”. If you or anyone you know is having a issues that could be linked to ...

Implementing a foreclosure defense

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Purchasing and owning a home is a major accomplishment and life event for residents in South Carolina and elsewhere. While it might take years to make this dream come true, it is ultimately worth all the hard work and dedication. Unfortunately, a homeowner's dreams could come crumbling down. Fin...

How to Strengthen Your Slip and Fall Case

Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 | 0 Comments

Most slip and fall cases settle out of court. That is because slip and fall court time is expensive, and most parties want that to end as soon as possible. Even so, there are approximately eight million slip and falls in America annually. Some are serious enough to go to court. If you have a sli...

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