A Grovetown man is dead following a two-auto accident in Beech Island around noon on Sept. 20. According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, an additional five individuals who were also involved suffered undescribed injuries. According to preliminary investigations,...
Crash in South Carolina includes fatality
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 25, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A car crash occurred on Sept. 13 after a South Carolina woman allegedly failed to yield the right of way at an Oconee County stop sign. The wreck reportedly happened in Seneca at approximately 8 p.m. Officials said that the 58-year old driver of a 2002 Isuzu SUV who...
Subsequent or Later Accident Can Be A Serious Problem in Your Workers Compensation or Auto Accident Claim
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 18, 2014 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
So you had an obvious injury and want to settle or have a trial - what could be the problem. A later accident or injury may be a defense for the workers compensation carrier or at-fault party to allow them to avoid paying for your damages. Legally, this...
South Carolina standoff leaves 2 dead, 1 injured
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 18, 2014 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
According to reports, a South Carolina sheriff's deputy died and another official was wounded as they were engaged in a shooting incident on Sept. 8. A third individual, a retired Isle of Palms fire chief, also died when he tried to assist officers in the incident....
Independent Contractor or Not? for Workers Compensation Claim
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 18, 2014 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
See link FedEx Drivers Improperly Classified as Independent Contractors According to the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, FedEx improperly labeled delivery drivers as independent contractors which deprived them of employee benefits and rights. FedEx...
5-car crash kills married couple
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 15, 2014 | Firm News, Wrongful Death
According to the South Carolina Highway Patrol, a pickup truck broadsided a sedan carrying a 29-year-old man and his 28-year-old wife in Seneca around 7:40 p.m. on Sept. 6. The Highway Patrol took the 52-year-old truck driver into custody, charged him with two counts...
Man killed in South Carolina accident; driver charged with DUI
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 10, 2014 | Firm News, Wrongful Death
An accident in South Carolina involving a wrong-way driver left one man dead and his child passenger injured. The wreck took place at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 along Hwy 170 in Bluffton. Investigators stated that the female driver was in the eastbound lane...
Safety concerns regarding truck accidents
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 9, 2014 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Trucking accidents in South Carolina can be serious due to the weight and large size of the equipment involved. Personal injuries and damages to one's vehicle can be significant, and those driving trucks are equally vulnerable in accidents caused by passenger...
1 killed and 1 injured in South Carolina car-pedestrian crash
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Sep 7, 2014 | Firm News, Wrongful Death
It was around 2:15 a.m. on Aug. 30 when two pedestrians who were walking along a road in Folly Beach, South Carolina, were hit by a vehicle that left the scene. South Carolina deputies say that the accident occurred on West Ashley Avenue between Second and Third...
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