Car Accident, Motorcycle accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death
February 20th, 2019
DRUNK DRIVING AND WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS
Car key on the bar with spilled alcohol Alcohol impairment is one of the leading causes of traffic collisions. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was an alcohol-impaired traffic fatality every 48 minutes in 2017. Based on the legal definition of impaired driving, alcohol-impaired crashes are… Read More
Workers Compensation
February 18th, 2019
An Overview of South Carolina Workers Compensation Laws – The Basics
The Workers’ Compensation Act in South Carolina provides that if an employee suffers injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment, that individual is entitled to recover medical expenses, temporary total compensation for lost time, and permanent disability benefits if he/she suffered any permanent injury as a result of the work… Read More
Workers Compensation
January 28th, 2019
Workers’ Compensation Settlement: A proposed law may help protect injured workers
Do you need advise in negotiating your workers’ compensation settlement? Is the Insurance Company and the employer not being fair? A proposed new law in SC may help protect you! A proposed new law introduced by S.C. House Representative Beth Bernstein has been filed to help protect injured workers when negotiating workers’ compensation settlements. S.C. House Bill 3352 is… Read More
Alcohol Liability, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
January 28th, 2019
Nearly Half of All Fatal Crashes in SC Result from Drunk Driving
South Carolina Ranks #2 Worst Drivers in United States as a Result of Drunk Driving Statistics Car crashes are a leading cause of death in the US and were expected to cause around 40,000 deaths by the end of 2018. To put it plainly, America’s roads are dangerous. Texting behind the wheel is a major… Read More
Car Accident
January 17th, 2019
Staying Safe on the Roads in 2019
Did you know? The roadways that we drive on right here in the Midlands are some of the most dangerous roads in our state. Through the first 11 months of 2018, there were a total of 62 fatal car accidents in Lexington County alone. Only two other counties—Greenville County and Spartanburg County—recorded more fatal accidents.… Read More
Alcohol Liability, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death
December 30th, 2018
Alcohol-Impaired Driving Results in Fatalities or Serious Injuries in South Carolina
South Carolina ranks as the 2nd worst in DUI related fatalities in the nation based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Drunk drivers kill innocent people, or result in serious injuries that have devastating effects on families. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in South Carolina… Read More
Car Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
December 30th, 2018
SC ranks second highest for DUI deaths amid New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve rings in more than the dawn of a new year—it’s also one of the deadliest nights on our nation’s roads. It’s easy to get caught up in the festivities, but one too many toasts before getting behind the wheel can turn revelry into tragedy. South Carolina ranks second highest for DUI deaths… Read More
Car Accident, Motorcycle accident, Truck Accident
December 20th, 2018
Columbia ranks in top 10 most accident-prone cities
In a new study conducted by QuoteWizard, Columbia has been ranked among cities with the highest rate of car crashes. This is a fact that our firm already knew to be true. In 2017,more than 40,000 people nationwide died in car crashes. And that number is on the rise, with a six percent increase in… Read More
Goings Law Firm LLC
November 13th, 2018
Thanksgiving Gratefulness
This Thanksgiving, our team is reminded of all of the wonderful blessings and people in our lives that we’re thankful for each and every day. We’re all exceptionally thankful to be able to do the work that we love in a community that we love. Our clients are a constant reminder of why we do what… Read More
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death
October 30th, 2018
Workers Comp: What if I can’t return to work?
A common question we get asked is “What happens if I cannot return to work due to my work injury.” The fear of not being able to return to work is a real concern if you have been involved in a work-related injury. Often we counsel people who have given their best years to an… Read More
