Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Depending on your state of residence, you may be required to have a lawyer involved when you buy a house. In the State of South Carolina, home buyers must hire a real estate lawyer. You are typically responsible for hiring the attorney, although your real estate agent may make suggestions. On av...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
When your legal dispute involves a low amount of money or piece of property that's valued at a small amount, small claims court in South Carolina may be a valid approach to win your battle. Compared to hiring a Pawleys Island lawyer, a small claims case is often quick, simple, informal, and inex...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
If you've gone through a divorce or separation from your partner and there are children involved, it can sometimes be difficult to get both parties to agree on child custody arrangements. Considering a child custody lawyer isn't a bad idea, especially if the separation was complicated or hostile....
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
The Hopkins Law Firm has helped victims of slip and fall accidents navigate through the legal journey of medical costs, pain and suffering, and understanding that some accidents can be avoided. While the majority of business owners go out of their way to create a welcoming, safe environment, the...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Having an instrument left in the body after surgery can create significant physical complications, even death. The body will almost certainly have an adverse reaction to the object's presence. Here are some common injuries caused by surgical instruments left in the body.
Common Injuries from Sur...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
It could be argued that Mark Zuckerberg, founder and CEO of Facebook, had one of the greatest ideas of the 21st century. He took the concept of social networking online, and transformed it into a lifestyle – and grew his company to be one of the greatest tech giants of the Millennium. So, he kno...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Looking for the best legal help after a boating accident, call the lawyers you can trust at Hopkins Law Firm.
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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 ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
A situation that calls for you to file an insurance claim can be stressful enough. Dealing with property damage, injury or a loved one's death is an emotional and potentially financially disruptive time. When you're faced with a battle with your insurance company, a trying time can become even m...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Being pulled over for a DUI in South Carolina can be a frightening experience. The best way to avoid facing the legal implications of a DUI arrest is to never drink and drive. There are a variety of ride-share services available along the Grand Strand to help you make it home safely. In the even...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Experiencing a car accident can leave a person with many different kinds of injuries, and these injuries may take many months or even years to fully recover from. In some instances, an injury is so severe that the victim is permanently injured. If another party is liable for the accident, then a...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Have you had surgery – only to have a surgical instrument left in the body? You're not alone. CBS News reports that it happens to hundreds of people each year, while CNN estimates that it happens to as many as 6,000 patients per year.
Most victims have longer hospital stays due to significant co...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
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...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Transcription of Video
Whitney M. : I'm here again with Bill and Clay Hopkins. We're going to talk a little bit about how COVID, what you're seeing at the firm in relation to COVID cases.
Clay Hopkins: Yes, certainly. Some of the areas that we are seeing, more and more claims for. At least clie...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
The average payout award for a slip and fall injury can be tens of thousands of dollars. It will be the first thing on your mind when you are injured due to someone else's negligence. The outcome of your case will depend mainly on the costs you incurred and the losses you have suffered, includin...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
An important piece on big pharma. Full article link below.
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PARK CITY, Utah — By the time Kelly Pfaff got home from driving her son to school that morning, it was too late.
Her husband, John, was supposed to be taking their 4-year-old daughter to school. But the girl and the nanny were stil...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
If you have a possible medical malpractice case, the good news is that most cases will settle before they reach a trial. However, the settlement process can be difficult in itself, and many cases could take years before they reach an agreement. If the defendant approaches you to talk about a set...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Whether you're out on your bicycle enjoying a warm day along the South Carolina coast or you use your bike as a means of transportation to take you to and from where you need to go, being struck by a vehicle is a serious incident. Even if the bike-versus-vehicle accident doesn't seem (or feel) l...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
If you have lost a loved one in an accident that was someone else's fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation as part of a wrongful death lawsuit. Pursuing compensation can be a complicated legal action, and it is your family's one chance to recover for the loss of a loved one. There ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
While some personal injury cases don't necessarily call for a lawyer's help, slip-and-fall cases typically aren't ideal for self-representation. A slip-and-fall lawyer in Pawleys Island can help you discover who was at fault for your accident and argue for the proper compensation based on your i...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
When someone's negligence or a defective product results in the loss of a loved one, it can be a difficult and confusing time. You need time to deal with the emotions that arise from an unexpected and avoidable death. As you're grieving through the loss, it's not likely to cross your mind to see...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Having a surgical instrument left in your body is sure to cause significant interruptions to your life. You may become seriously ill and will likely need another medical procedure to remove the object. Moreover, leaving a surgical instrument in the body is a form of medical malpractice.
If this ...
Posted by Hopkins Law Firm | Jul 19, 2022 |
Patients often look to file a lawsuit when medical treatment or a procedure does not end up with the result that they intended. Often, when a patient is injured, they will automatically claim that the doctor was to blame. While this is often the case, there is a legal process and test that comes...