After any motor vehicle accident, minor or major, it is normal to be disoriented and extremely shaken. The combination of fear, anger, and pain all make it difficult to think clearly. Being in such a compromising situation not only makes getting through the next few hours hard, it also places you at risk of making crucial mistakes that could affect you in the future.
Trailing only Mississippi and Alabama by a narrow margin, South Carolina sees 20.5 car crash deaths per 100,000 people, according to government crash data. A growing number of auto accidents occur due to distracted driving, a trend that continues to rise as new technology is introduced.
Injured workers unfamiliar with South Carolina’s complex workers’ compensation laws may struggle to get benefits approved, not to mention get retaliated against. No income after injury means bills do not get paid, families do not eat, and further frustration ensues.
New tax laws set for 2019 are expected to complicate the divorce process while making alimony payments slightly different than before. Due to the average time from filing to dissolution, experts suggest filing for divorce in South Carolina before October 1 so that current rules will still apply to your case.
Each year millions of children throughout the United States are involved in personal injury accidents. These accidents include motor vehicle crashes, dog bites, school injuries, and premises liability accidents.
Establishing that physical harm occurred as a direct result of an accident is one of the most important parts of any personal injury claim. Regardless of whether the accident involved a motor vehicle, a slip and fall at a business, or took place at work, in order to receive the compensation you deserve, you will need to prove that you were injured.
Just weeks after a Greenville County deputy was bitten several times during a dog attack, an 11-year-old boy was bitten nine times by a dog after getting off of a school bus. Both attacks show that while dogs can be some of our most trusted companions, in certain situations they can be extremely dangerous. Each year thousands of people suffer serious dog bites, with children being those most likely to suffer injuries. Learning some ways to avoid dog bites might help reduce your chances of being bitten or seriously harmed by a dog.
Getting a divorce has long term repercussions on your professional and personal life. Divorce is one of the most expensive transactions the average person can expect to face over the course of his or her lifetime. A person with children faces additional challenges during a divorce, and there are three issues divorced fathers often face after a divorce is finalized. While not everyone will experience these issues, being aware of them may help you if you are a person with children who has recently gone through a divorce.
Writing a last will and testament is one of the most important things you can do to secure your family’s future while ensuring that your assets are distributed in a manner you approve of after you are gone. Unfortunately, the majority of adults in the United States do not have a will, and those who do often make mistakes that can cause serious problems for their heirs.
Get your team together now! Registration is live for 5th Annual MHAGC Golf Tournament, taking place October 3rd, 2018 at Verdae. Help increase access to behavioral health services in the Upstate by registering for, sponsoring, or contributing to the Fifth Annual Colors 4 Hope Mental Health America of Greenville County Golf Tournament, presented by Marshall I. Pickens Hospital and the Greenville Health System.