The Dangers of Truck Accidents: What to Do
Trucks are the largest vehicles on the road, and when traveling alongside them at high speeds, it can feel quite daunting. Driving is what truckers do for a living, and there are many rules and regulations to keep all of us safe. Unfortunately, truck accidents can still happen. And, the dangers of truck accidents are … Continued
How Do I Gather Evidence to Prove My Slip and Fall Case?
A slip and fall accident can cause injuries that interrupt your daily life and work, resulting in pain, suffering, and financial hardship. If you slipped on a wet surface at work or tripped over a hazard left out in a store, you may be wondering how complicated is proving a slip and fall accident took … Continued
How to Avoid Being a Victim of a Work-Zone Accident
When road construction is present, the work-zone is covered in signs and bright orange cones and barrels to alert drivers of the work being done. The brightly colored signs get your attention for one reason: Safety. Yet, work-zone accident after another unfortunately have become commonplace. Here in Charleston, we find ourselves encountering road work almost … Continued
What is an “Independent Medical Examination?”
When you’re going through a personal injury case, an injured person generally is receiving treatment from one specialist such as an orthopedist or a neurosurgeon. These specialists are typically tasked with rendering opinions on your condition such as future medical requirements and work restrictions. At some point, however you may hear the term independent medical … Continued
The Serious Consequences of Pharmacy Errors
Each year, in the United States alone, 7,000 to 9,000 people die as a result of a medication error. Additionally, hundreds of thousands of other patients experience an error, but often do not report an adverse reaction or other medication complications. (National Library of Medicine, 2022) When you pick up your prescription from the pharmacy, … Continued
What To Do After a Heavy Lifting Work Accident
You’ve been trained, given guidelines, and always lift with your knees, but yet an accident still happened. If you have a job that requires heavy lifting, even the most highly trained employee can still endure an injury. While regular heaving lifting doesn’t seem like something to worry about, it’s important to know what to do … Continued
How to Share the Road with Bicyclists & Prevent Accidents
We often see signs telling us to “share the road” with cyclists, but rarely does it feel safe to do. Many people are biking more these days to save money and get exercise, so it’s important to know how cyclists and drivers can safely coexist on the road. Here, we offer tips on better bicycle safety … Continued
What to Do If You Are Injured at a Concert Venue | How to Be Safe
Concerts are a time of celebration and community as everyone sings along to their favorite songs from their favorite band. We expect these nights to come with a sense of freedom, fun, and enjoyment, but what happens when you end up injured at a concert? Many different variables to consider when an incident occurs during … Continued
Can I Leave the Scene of a Car Accident If There Are No Injuries?
Even minor car accidents can be a major inconvenience. It may be tempting to leave scene of car accident if there appears to be no injuries involved, you should not. It is important to remain in place until the authorities arrive. Hoffman Law Firm explains. Read on to learn more. Why You Should NEVER Leave … Continued
Intersection Etiquette: What to Do When Traffic Lights Go Out
If a traffic light is broken, what should a driver do? A malfunctioning traffic light can wreak havoc on daily commuters just trying to get home. Traffic light outages can be due to inclement weather, a car accident, or a mechanical malfunction. In the event that you approach a traffic light that is out, it’s … Continued