Category Archives: Catastrophic Injury
Top Five Car Accident Catastrophic Injuries in South Carolina
Every year, car accidents kill or seriously injure millions of Americans. Many of these serious injuries are catastrophic (life-threatening). Such injuries typically mean extended hospital stays, multiple surgical procedures, and extended physical therapy. The medical bills add up quickly in these situations, and the pain and suffering is almost unbearable, for victims as well… Read More »
What to Expect in a Catastrophic Injury Claim
In a nutshell, these victims can expect high medical bills and a final settlement. Catastrophic (life-threatening) injuries are expensive. The average economic losses in such situations, mostly medical bills, exceed $150,000. This figure does not include lost enjoyment in life and other noneconomic losses. When these cases go to court, they eventually settle out… Read More »
Apartment Shooting In Greenville County
Few details were available after Greenville County Sheriff’s responded to the scene of a shooting at an apartment complex on Furman Hall Road. According to investigators, the victim was transported to the hospital with at least one gunshot wound. Authorities have no suspects and believe the shooting was an isolated incident. Duty of Care… Read More »
Resolving A Catastrophic Injury Case In South Carolina
If possible, most attorneys would rather settle most wrongful death and catastrophic (life-threatening) injury claims out of court. For reasons that aren’t quite clear, the plaintiff’s trial winning percentage has dropped since the 1990s. Additionally, out-of-court settlements end cases sooner, allowing victims and survivors to move on with their lives sooner. However, as outlined… Read More »
What Are The Top Five Causes Of Accidental Death?
The leading causes of accidental death in South Carolina, which are outlined below, usually are not “accidents.” Instead, negligence, or a lack of care, usually causes these incidents. People accidentally leave the lights on. They don’t accidentally speed excessively or drive drunk and cause fatal car wrecks. They also don’t accidentally fall off unsafe… Read More »
