COLUMBIA Injury Law Blog

The widow of Roger Rodas, the driver involved in the deadly crash last November that killed both him and actor Paul Walker, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Porsche, Fox News reported on May 13. Kristine Rodas claimed that the Porsche vehicle that her husband was operating lacked an adequate crash cage and gas tank… Read More

As dog bite lawyers in South Carolina, we stay current with dog bite law statistics.  Dog bite related injuries have become a serious problems throughout the nation.  South Carolina has enacted tough legislation to protect victims of needless dog attacks. South Carolina ranks 26 nationwide in Dog Bite Injuries in 2013. Last year, nearly 4.5… Read More

On May 12, 2014, a new study titled, “Pregnancy and the risk of a traffic crash” by the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) suggests that pregnant women, especially in their second trimester, may be at a greater risk for being involved in auto accidents. Pregnant drivers should be aware of their increased risks, and use… Read More

May 15, 2014 — Orangeburg, SC On Thursday morning, May 15, 2014, three people were killed in a single vehicle truck accident on I-26 in Orangburg County, South Carolina.  The accident occurred when the 18 wheeler drove off the Interstate and into an embankment colliding into the multiple trees.  The accident is under investigation and… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings On April 9, 2014, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a state law, referred to as “Emma’s Law,” to create more protection against driving under the influence.  This law is aimed at providing tougher punishment for intoxicated drivers to current South Carolina DUI laws.  While there are several facets of this… Read More

A two-vehicle accident on Wednesday, April 23 in Richland County resulted in one fatality. County Coroner, Gary Watts said that Cory Groover, 31, died on Sunday, April 27 after sustaining injuries related to the Wednesday morning accident. Reports said the accident happened around 6:00 a.m. when a dump truck turned over traffic and into Groover’s… Read More

The logging business is a big industry in South Carolina. Forests cover two-thirds of the total land area in South Carolina. Timber is South Carolina’s most valued crop.  Statistics from the S.C. Department of Agriculture reveal that South Carolina’s forestry industry generates $17 billion annually to the state’s economy, employing over 90,624 individuals. Everyday log… Read More

The Columbia Police Department reported a serious trucking accident with injuries at the intersection of Percival Road and Screaming Eagle Road in Columbia, South Carolina that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, April 26, 2014. Investigators said the dump truck appeared to have turned left in front of an oncoming vehicle. The driver of that vehicle… Read More

Often times an injured worker will have questions about maximum medical improvement (MMI), impairment ratings, and its effect on your disability award under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation. Depending on the severity of your injury, the doctor will make a determination of maximum medical improvement and determine if you are permanently impaired and to what extent.… Read More

Pier 1 Imports recalled various models of glass lanterns sold in the U.S. after being notified of the potential fire hazard that the lanterns pose. According to reports, several glass lantern models sold at Pier 1 Imports from August 2013 until February 2014 were affected by the recall. The glass lanterns could accidentally fall and… Read More