Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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 ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
A South Carolina woman is suing the federal government, alleging that her husband died a wrongful death as a result of the government's negligence.
The suit stems from the 2015 flooding in South Carolina, in which a man named Bob McCarty was swept away by floodwater while in his vehicle at 6:30 ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
The average nursing home abuse and neglect settlement is $406,000.00. How do you prove nursing home abuse and neglect? Read more to find out.
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Another case of big pharma thinknig about their bottom dollar and not the lives of those who matter most.
Have you found yourself in a situation similar to this? We handle cases involving injuries from drugs or against pharmaceutical companies
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The drugmaker that produces Prozac...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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 ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Everything You Should Know About the Open Container Law in South Carolina
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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Whitney M. : Back again with Bill and Clay Hopkins. We are going to talk about a recent- Was it a recent case out of Florence that you guys settled?
Bill Hopkins: That's correct, Whitney, yes. It's a property damage case that arose out of a hurricane. And of course, we're ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
(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 ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Jun 10, 2022
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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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
We all automatically trust our healthcare professionals to have our best interests at heart. But even doctors are human, and sometimes mistakes are made. To make matters worse, many medical facilities are facing short staffing issues and increasing demands from employers. When you combine the...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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 ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
As a plaintiff, you do not have an unlimited amount of time to file a claim in any personal injury case. The same holds true for medical malpractice claims. South Carolina is a little more favorable to plaintiffs than many other states. The Palmetto State gives plaintiffs three years to file a l...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Though the typical American has relied on personal vehicles or public transportation to get from here to there, mopeds and scooters have become increasingly popular. This rise in popularity is especially true in larger cities where these miniature electric or gas-powered bikes can cover a good d...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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....
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...