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Did you know that there is one traffic collision every 3.7 minutes in South Carolina? That’s a scary number. Even scarier: these collisions lead to one injury every 8.7 minutes and one fatality every 8.9 hours. As drivers, ...Read More

Bedsores should virtually never occur in any patient who is properly monitored and cared for. These painful and potentially dangerous injuries are preventable if nursing homes insist on appropriate staff performance. If you o...Read More

How to Stay Safe When Your Ride Arrives Earlier this year, Samantha Josephson, a University of South Carolina student, was allegedly kidnapped and murdered by a man posing as an Uber driver. What began as a fun night out with...Read More

Elder abuse is a serious problem. According to the National Council on Aging, about 10 percent of all adults aged 60 and older have experienced some form of elder abuse. However, most researchers agree the actual percentages ...Read More

Trusting your loved one to the care of others is never easy. When a member of your family suffers elder abuse from another family member or from a caregiver, you must take action. Learning more about various types of abuse, t...Read More

As the population ages, everyone is at greater risk for chronic illnesses or in need of specialized supervision. The number of South Carolina residents age 85 and older will increase 101 percent from 2012 to 2032. South Carol...Read More

Choosing the best hospital for you is an important decision, but it can be difficult. Sometimes you simply go to the hospital closest to you, the one that specializes in your medical condition, the one that accepts your insur...Read More

When you move an elderly member of your family into a nursing home, you have a right to expect that the nursing home will provide adequate care. South Carolina’s Bill of Rights for Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities ind...Read More

June 15, 2006, was established as the first annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Despite more than a decade of global awareness, the egregious problem of elder abuse persists in the United States. Recently, the Greenville ...Read More

Many people may have heard the myth that “the rear driver is always at fault in rear-end accidents.” While it is certainly true that the person driving the rear vehicle is usually at fault, it certainly is not the case th...Read More

The question of whether you need a personal injury lawyer after being involved in an accident or suffering an injury is one that is very fact specific, generally to be decided on a case-by-case basis. However, there are som...Read More

Prolonged pressure that limits blood flow to the skin cause pressure sores, or as they are more commonly known, bedsores. This injury commonly afflicts sedentary people who cannot to move out of certain positions. Remaining i...Read More

It’s difficult to imagine that the nursing home staff tasked with caring for its elderly patrons would ever engage in nursing home abuse. Still, abuse is a national concern for the almost 5 percent of people older than 65 i...Read More

If you had to make the difficult decision that your aging parent or relative needs nursing home care, you naturally want to make sure your mother or father receives the best care possible. One factor that it’s important to ...Read More

Making the decision that your loved one needs the skilled care of a nursing home is never an easy one. Furthermore, it necessitates a good deal of research and investigation to find a facility that will provide your elderly r...Read More

Many kinds of accidents commonly cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). Because of their prevalence and their significant negative effects, some working knowledge about TBIs and the ability to recognize this type of injury ca...Read More

Nursing home injuries are some of the most upsetting cases that attorneys come up against. After all, you entrusted your loved one—after what was most likely an agonizing decision-making process—to a nursing home that you...Read More

Spinal cord injuries (SCIs) can terrify their victims, who often go on to face long-term medical issues that may never resolve—or even disabilities that can prevent them from living independently. It is not surprising, ther...Read More

If your loved one lives in a nursing home, chances are you worry about her well-being and whether she receives proper treatment. South Carolina law expects nursing homes to meet a specific standard of care. This involves prov...Read More

If you have been involved in some kind of accident, whether it be a car accident or slip and fall, you may decide that you want to hold the other party legally responsible for your injuries. Although there are some instance...Read More

If you have been injured on the job, chances are you may not know exactly how to proceed, particularly if you have been seriously injured. This blog post aims to provide answers to some initial questions you may have. It ...Read More

One search on Google, and you’ll be quick to find articles regarding the rise in popularity of trampoline parks such as Sky Zone. You’ll also probably notice the numerous articles about children being injured, sometimes...Read More

If you are involved in an accident or incident in South Carolina in which alcohol is involved, multiple parties may be held liable and owe you just compensation for your injuries. For instance, imagine a scenario in which a...Read More

by Nathan Hughey South Carolina Doctors Receive Money from Drug Companies. Per ProPublica, this is a list of the top drug money recipients in South Carolina from 2013-2014. According to ProPublica, over 10,000 South Carol...Read More

South Carolina wrongful death attorney Nathan Hughey has a pending wrongful death claim against SC Mentor arising out of an autistic male eloping from the facility in his underwear and a shirt, which has also been featured in...Read More

What Should You Do After a Car Accident Checklist

How Do Bedsores Occur?

Violent Crime and Uber Drivers:

How to Prevent Elder Abuse

How to Report Elder Abuse in South Carolina

South Carolina Nursing Homes as Rated by ProPublica and Medicare

South Carolina Medicare Hospital Ratings

What Is Nursing Home Abuse?

The Unacceptable Reality of Elder Abuse

Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault in a Rear-End Accident in South Carolina?

Do You Need a Personal Injury Lawyer?

What Causes Pressure Sores?

FAQ About Nursing Home Abuse Claims

What Are Chemical Restraints in a Nursing Home?

Nursing Home Residents Should Never Develop Bed Sores

TBIs: Frequently Asked Questions

Nursing Home Injuries and the Risk of Overmedication

Spinal Cord Injury FAQ

Recognizing the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse

Filing a Personal Injury Lawsuit in South Carolina

Workers’ Compensation FAQs

Trampoline Parks – A Rise in Popularity and Risk

New SC Law Requires Liquor Liability Insurance

South Carolina Doctors Who Receive Drug Company Money

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