South Carolina Cell Phone Law

07/28/22 | Auto Accidents
South Carolina laws prohibit using a cell phone to craft, read, or send text messages while driving. Per the South Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS): “It is unlawful for a person to use a wireless electronic commun...Read More

Falling Cargo Accidents

07/19/22 | Truck Accidents
At any given time, American roads have many trucks carrying cargo loads of all kinds of groceries, electronics, fuel, other vehicles, baby food, and other essentials consumers need. Those who carry cargo provide an invaluable...Read More

​What Happens After a Deposition in a Car Accident Case?

07/14/22 | Auto Accidents
You may undergo a deposition if you pursue a lawsuit after a car accident. This process occurs during the discovery phase of a lawsuit, which is generally the first phase. The deposition can be a critical juncture in your cas...Read More

When to Hire An Attorney After A Car Accident?

07/05/22 | Auto Accidents
You generally want to hire an attorney as soon as possible following a car accident. There are no benefits in waiting to hire a car accident lawyer. As you’ll see, there are considerable downsides if you don’t get the leg...Read More

​Get Free Legal Advice After a T-bone Truck Accident

06/14/22 | Truck Accidents
Truck accidents have devastating consequences for all victims. A T-bone commercial truck accident, otherwise known as a broadside impact accident, is especially dangerous. Victims who survive these accidents will have years o...Read More

​Nursing Home Improvements Needed to Protect Seniors

06/09/22 | Nursing Home Abuse
Over 1.4 million nursing home residents are currently in over 15,500 nursing homes across the country. All of these facilities receive public funding through Medicare and Medicaid. There are billions of dollars funneling into...Read More

​How Do You Recover From a Motorcycle Accident?

06/07/22 | Motorcycle Accident
A motorcycle accident can happen in an instant. You are strolling along on your bike when people suddenly ask if you are okay. While the medical recovery process relies on your medical team and you, the legal recovery process...Read More

​How Do I Find Lawyers That Don’t Get Paid Unless You Win Near Me?

06/01/22 | Personal Injuries
There are many advertisements for lawyers who offer “no win, no fee” representation, but what does it mean? Essentially a contingency fee claim is one where the attorney does not receive payment until the end of your case...Read More

Why Is Texting and Driving Dangerous?

05/12/22 | Auto Accidents
The rise of cell phones has had some unintentional and sometimes fatal consequences on America’s highways. An unsettling number of traffic casualties are related to driving while distracted, including the use of cell phones...Read More

How Much Money Can a Passenger in a Car Accident Get?

05/04/22 | Auto Accidents
If a car crash hurts you and it was not your fault, you might be wondering if you can recover any money and how much. You also might be wondering how to sue someone or go through insurance. The answers to these inquiries will...Read More

How Do Car Accident Settlements Work?

05/03/22 | Settlements
A car accident settlement may happen when the parties involved in a car crash agree on a settlement amount to cover the costs of injuries and property damage. A victim might accomplish this before trial in a pretrial settlem...Read More

​When to Get an Attorney for a Car Accident

04/14/22 | Personal Injuries
A car accident with another driver is stressful and can significantly affect your life and future. If you were involved in a car crash with a negligent or reckless driver and sustained severe injuries, you shouldn’t be left...Read More

​South Carolina Traffic Laws

04/12/22 | Personal Injuries
Whether you are a South Carolina resident or a visitor, we expect all drivers to follow the state’s traffic laws when driving. All drivers have a responsibility to abide by the state’s traffic laws. One of the mos...Read More

​Health and Safety Issues at Roper Hospital

04/07/22 | Personal Injuries
When you visit a hospital in the Charleston area for a health concern, you expect the medical professionals to provide adequate care. Medical malpractice and patient injuries are all too common in hospitals, however, and rece...Read More

​Distracted Driving vs. Drunk Driving Statistics

04/07/22 | Personal Injuries
At some point, you probably saw an ad campaign, billboard, or commercial about drunk driving. These shocking advertisements want to deter people from getting behind the wheel while intoxicated. Over the years, warnings about ...Read More

​Back Pain From a Car Accident

04/05/22 | Personal Injuries
The human body often cannot absorb the impact of a car accident without damaging muscles, nerves, and ligaments, particularly in your back. Even “minor” back injuries can lead to severe, ongoing and sometimes permanent pa...Read More

Can I Claim Damages for Anxiety After a Car Accident?

03/31/22 | Auto Accidents
A badly damaged vehicle and broken bones are apparent damages after a car accident. However, many accident victims often suffer in silence from the emotional trauma following an automobile accident. Car accident attorneys can...Read More

​Can a Lawyer Settle My Case Without My Consent?

03/16/22 | Settlements
In any legal case, the client controls when to settle the case. You can think of it this way: A lawyer decides strategy, but a client decides when and whether to settle. Communication between a client and attorney is the key ...Read More

Are You at Fault if Someone Pulls out in Front of You?

03/01/22 | Auto Accidents
Car accidents are devastating events that leave property damage, injuries, and sometimes death in their aftermath. Car accidents also leave questions in the minds of drivers. After a car accident, you may wonder who caused th...Read More

Does Greed Affect Nursing Home Staffing and Resident Care?

02/10/22 | Nursing Home Abuse
Much has been said about the critically low staffing levels at nursing homes and assisted living facilities since the dawn of COVID. Unfortunately, staffing issues were a problem even before the pandemic. However, since 2020,...Read More

What Risks Do Unqualified Truck Drivers Pose?

02/09/22 | Truck Accidents
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires truck drivers to meet several qualifications before receiving a Class C or commercial driver’s license. Those qualifications, however, are relatively minimal. A fully...Read More

Which Common Cause of Accidents Causes the Most Collisions?

02/08/22 | Personal Injuries
Serious collisions can occur in the blink of an eye. Most people know some of the more common causes of collisions, including things like distracted driving and speeding. When asked about common causes of collisions or fatal ...Read More

How Are Personal Injury Settlements Paid Out?

02/03/22 | Personal Injuries
A personal injury claim can take a long time to settle. Once you have reached a settlement agreement, you may feel a wave of relief. You can finally get the compensation you need to pay off your ongoing expenses and move forw...Read More

How Can I Prove My Pain and Suffering?

02/02/22 | Personal Injuries
If someone else’s negligence caused your injuries, you might be entitled to compensation. The at-fault party can reimburse you for pain and suffering beyond your medical bills and surgery costs. Pain and suffering are intan...Read More

C.M. Tucker Jr. Nursing Care Center Abuse and Neglect Attorneys

02/01/22 | Abuse and Neglect
Like most busy families, you have neither the time nor the skills to provide care for your sick or aging loved one. As many families do, you look for quality professional care arrangements in a location that is also close to ...Read More