Recent Blog Posts
Rehab Facility Facing Multiple Complaints
We want the best care possible for our aging loved ones, but good care is hard to find. Many nursing homes and care facilities have complaints against them for abuse and neglect. Newly released state records reveal a series of complaints over several years against a rehabilitation facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. Allegations… Read More »
Nursing Home Lawsuits Surge Amid Neglect and Profit Concerns
Many people assume their loved ones are getting the best possible care in nursing homes, but sadly oftentimes the opposite is true. In South Carolina, nursing home abuse and neglect have been issues for decades, and the problem is only getting worse. Nursing home abuse lawsuits have surged 30% since 2020, with the COVID-19… Read More »
Pedestrian Killed in Crash in Richland County
Being a pedestrian can be scary, especially in the late night and early morning hours, when darkness means that visibility is reduced. This makes it harder for drivers to see what is in the road, including pedestrians crossing the street. Sadly, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Two Notch… Read More »
Negligent Security at Convenience Stores
Convenience stores are often open late at night or even 24/7. This can be convenient for those who are traveling or out late at night but it can also be risky and even unsafe for patrons and others. In recent years, there have been several high-profile incidents involving convenience stores in the United States…. Read More »
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 »