Head injuries are always serious even if you do not believe your injury is severe. Sometimes an injury to the head may seem minor because there are no outward symptoms or signs of a problem, but later, signs and symptoms show up. It is even possible for a head injury...
If a person dies due to the recklessness or negligence of someone else, there may be a case for a wrongful death lawsuit. This is a civil suit that replaces a personal injury claim in the event the deceased had lived. There are certain considerations, such as statute...
When you leave your child with a babysitter, you expect that person to keep your child safe. However, for many parents who trust in home daycares, the end result is the death of their child due to care providers not following safe practices for putting a baby to...
According to the Rock Hill Herald, a recent police killing in South Carolina has sparked questions about wrongful death litigation. State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) conducted an investigation into the circumstances of the shooting, however, authorities have not...
Losing a loved one due to someone else's negligence is a terrible situation. You may have no idea how to handle the situation, but you may feel the person should face some consequences. If there was an auto accident, the state of South Carolina may step in and pursue...
As the name suggests, distracted driving is any activity that could divert a driver's attention away from the road. While distracted driving has always been a problem, this is even more so the case in today's world. This is due to the advancement of technology, such...
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, motor vehicle accidents caused by distracted drivers are just as common as those caused by speeding and drunk driving. When many people think about distracted driving, the only thing that comes to mind is using a...
When a person is killed as the result of the negligence of another party, his or her family may begin to consider their legal options. While not always the case, there are times when the decedent's family is in position to recover expenses, damages, lost income, and...
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against a Lexington, North Carolina, restaurant after a man passed away after eating there. According to the lawsuit, the 94-year-old man died from acute renal failure as a result of Salmonella poisoning. The man ate at Tarheel...
There are times when a mother dies during labor or pregnancy. This can be the direct result of malpractice by a medical professional, such as a doctor or nurse. If this happens, surviving family members, such as a spouse, will be faced with difficult circumstances. In...
