Personal Injury Blog
Posted on Oct 15, 2011 By James Snell
With the political cycle heading back into full swing I expect to hear more and more about so the need to alter or "reform" the tort law system. The modern day tort reform movement is funded and ...
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Posted on Oct 2, 2011 By James Snell
Dog attacks can result in vicious injuries including prominent scars. The original medical care needed including an ambulance and emergency room services may be covered by health insurance. Often ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2011 By James Snell
If you or your child has been attacked by a dog and are able to reach a financial settlement with the owner or their insurance company you will be compensated for your damages. Your legal damages for ...
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Posted on Sep 30, 2011 By James Snell
Those injured by a dog bite or in a dog attack are fortunate that South Carolina has a special statute dealing specifically with these types of injuries. The law is contained in S.C. Code § 47-3-110 ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By James Snell
All dog bite and dog attach injury cases are different. The approach that we take will vary from case to case. There are some general considerations though that apply in nearly every injury case ...
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Posted on Sep 28, 2011 By James Snell
A Statute of Limitations is a law that limits the time you have to file a claim for injuries. South Carolina's Statute of Limitations covers injuries for dog bite and dog attack cases. In most cases ...
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Posted on Aug 28, 2011 By James Snell
According to data provided by the South Carolina Department of Transportation there were 503 fatal accidents in 2010 through the month of August. Top causes for these deaths are accidents involving ...
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Posted on Aug 25, 2011 By James Snell
One of the hazards of driving on any rural South Carolina road is the risk of hitting a deer. Running into one can be almost as bad for your car as it is for the deer and can even cause serious ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By James Snell
Social Security Disability benefits provide monthly benefits to those who are found to qualify. Additionally qualifying for benefits also provides access to Medicare healthcare benefits. To qualify ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2011 By James Snell
Many people avoid seeking Workers' Compensation benefits , even in serious situations, because they are afraid of losing their job. In South Carolina it is against the law for any employer to fire an ...
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Posted on Aug 20, 2011 By James Snell
After a serious car accident, where medical bills were incurred, one of your first questions is going to be who is going to pay for the bills? Typically there are four main types of insurance benefits ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By James Snell
After an accident one of your first calls may be to report your accident to an insurance company. Typically the insurance company that will be responsibility for your claim will be the one employed by ...
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Posted on Aug 19, 2011 By James Snell
After an accident one of your first calls may be to report your accident to an insurance company. Typically the insurance comapny that will be responsibility for your claim will be the one employed by ...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2011 By James Snell
Hiring an injury trial attorney for your situation can mean the difference between winning or losing your claim. You want an attorney who has the knowledge and the experience to help you receive full ...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2011 By James Snell
Navigating sidewalks is a normal part of everyday life for many people, therefore it becomes a great danger when they are not properly maintained. As something that you are used to doing, it is not ...
Continue reading "Cracked, Broken and Dangerous Sidewalks can Create a South Carolina Premises Liability Claim" »
Posted on Jul 4, 2011 By James Snell
If you have been injured on the job in South Carolina you are entitled to pursue a Wor kers' Compensation claim. This is usually your only recourse against your employer and can help pay for medical ...
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Posted on Jul 4, 2011 By James Snell
A common question to an attorney is how much is there case worth. Everyone who has been serious injuried in a South Carolina Automobile Accident and has accrued medical bills and lost wages has ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2011 By James Snell
If you want to seek money for your losses sustained as a result of an automobile accident in South Carolina there is a certain time limit that this must be done. This includes money for your lost ...
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Posted on Jun 15, 2011 By James Snell
The Law Office of James R. Snell, Jr., LLC , is currently evaluating burn injuries as a result of defective citronella candles. There has been recent media attention of people seriously burned as a ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2011 By James Snell
Automobile accidents are the leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TMI) in adults under seventy five years of age. TMI results from a bump or trauma to the head and affects over 1.7 million people ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2011 By James Snell
With the current foreclosure crisis I am seeing more and more clients who are struggling with keeping their homes. Many times this situation is made all the more worse by a serious injury, such as an ...
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Posted on Feb 22, 2011 By James Snell
If you are injured in a car wreck at work you have the potential for two separate legal claims. If you are injured in an accident arising out of the course of your employment you may qualify for ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2011 By James Snell
The minimum amount of liability insurance required to be maintained in South Carolina is $25,000. Liability coverage is the amount of money an insurance company is required to pay if the policy holder ...
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Posted on Feb 19, 2011 By James Snell
When you initially apply for Social Security disability benefits the first review of your claim are made by state employees attempting to apply Social Security rules. The typical time frame to have ...
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Posted on Feb 18, 2011 By James Snell
Yes, older workers can qualify for disability benefits. In fact it may be easier in many cases for an older work to receive benefits that it would for a comparably impaired young worker. When the ...
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