Recent Blog Posts
2 Killed in DUI Crash in Lexington County
Drinking and driving is illegal and unsafe but, sadly, many people do it anyway. Unfortunately, people end up seriously injured, or even killed. in the resulting accidents. Two women were recently killed in an accident caused by a suspected drunk driver. The fatal accident occurred on the evening of May 18 at the intersection… Read More »
Fatal holiday weekend crash results in tragedy
Holiday weekends can be dangerous for drivers. People are intoxicated and driving recklessly. Accidents are common. Tragically, one person was killed and three others were injured in a Memorial Day crash on Monticello Road in Columbia. The collision occurred on the afternoon of May 26 roughly six miles north of Columbia. The crash involved… Read More »
Woman Facing Prison for Stealing From Nursing Home Resident
Nursing home abuse can happen in many ways. Many people think of nursing home abuse in a physical way, such as hitting, punching, or kicking. However, abuse can also arise in the form of financial abuse, such as stealing money from residents and similar forms of fraud. This is what happened in South Carolina…. Read More »
Tragic Workplace Injuries in South Carolina
Going to work should not be deadly, but sometimes it is. In 2023, there were 112 fatal work injuries in South Carolina. Transportation incidents were the most frequent type of fatal event, accounting for 44 deaths and 39% of all fatal work injuries in the state. Exposure to harmful substances or environments accounted for… Read More »
Man Sues for Injuries Due to Defective Chair
Premises liability cases often involve slips and falls. A South Carolina man is suing as a result of a fall, but he’s claiming he fell from a defective chair while visiting a casino in Mississippi. The man claims he was sitting at a slot machine at a Biloxi casino when the chair collapsed and… Read More »
Salmonella Outbreak Leads to Recall
The food products we purchase are supposed to be safe for consumption. However, vegetables such as cucumbers can be contaminated, resulting in serious illness. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently recalled cucumbers sold across the United States after it was determined that they contained salmonella. The FDA announced a recall for cucumbers grown… Read More »
3 Teens Killed in Crash with Tractor-Trailer
Car accidents are an everyday occurrence and while many are minor, a large number end up tragically being fatal. Sadly, this was the case in Spartanburg County. Three high school students were killed in a multi-vehicle crash. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of April 22nd when a tractor-trailer collided with a pick-up… Read More »
Nursing Homes Can Be Dangerous
When families can no longer care for their loved ones, sometimes their only choice is a nursing home. Such care can be expensive, with some facilities costing more than $9,000 a month to provide care and treatment to a resident. That’s a lot of money, and unfortunately, the care that many residents receive does… Read More »
Pastor Charged With Sexual Assault
People understandably tend to trust pastors and other church employees. These are supposed to be good people who help others, not hurt them. They’re supposed to follow the law. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many pastors use their position of trust to groom victims. They may assault children and other church members…. Read More »
Child Seriously Injured in Dog Attack
Dogs may be considered man’s best friend, but for one South Carolina child, a dog was anything but a friend. Tragically, the dog attacked the 11-year-old girl, leaving her traumatized and with severe head and face injuries. The incident happened on December 17 when deputies from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office responded to an… Read More »