Truck accidents in South Carolina happen often enough that local law firm Bell Legal Group has a practice area dedicated to helping people injured by semis. Those involved in collisions with 18-wheelers rarely escape unscathed, and when these accidents are…
Parkinson’s disease and the agricultural industry will be forever linked. Herbicides containing paraquat dichloride are some of the most widely used agricultural chemicals. If you work in the agricultural industry or you are a commercial landscaper, you may be at…
A new study on PFAS, the toxic compound in aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), confirmed that dermal absorption is a viable and likely exposure pathway for firefighters. The active ingredients in foam suppressants are PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Fluorine and…
Understanding the complexities of medical malpractice versus personal injury cases can be challenging. Many types of lawsuits, including those for trucking accidents, auto accidents, and defective products, fall under the umbrella of ‘personal injury,’ but medical malpractice is the most…
The South Carolina Medical Board doesn’t publicly release physicians’ disciplinary actions, leaving patients in the dark about problematic doctors. There are thousands of licensed providers in South Carolina, which makes discerning who offers quality care and who doesn’t a challenge,…
Understanding your patient rights when seeking medical care in South Carolina helps you stay prepared to protect yourself from below-standard treatment. Thousands of Americans die each year from birth injuries, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), misdiagnoses, and other medical errors, and…
Manufacturers hid scientific studies that connected the use of weed and grass killers containing paraquat dichloride to the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. But thankfully, independent researchers were not deterred by chemical companies’ denials, and continued to examine these associations.…
There’s still time for hair relaxer users diagnosed with certain cancers to file a lawsuit against the manufacturers of certain hair straightening products. Thousands of women have already filed claims against manufacturers that produced, sold, and marketed hair relaxers for…
Since more than 20,000 trucking companies call South Carolina home, all drivers are at risk of being in an accident or collision with a semi. The weight and size of 18-wheelers, their high travel speeds on interstates, and their hazardous…
You expect doctors to treat ailments, but what happens if they don’t, and when does a physician’s failure to treat become malpractice? Though it’s natural to feel frustrated when a medical treatment doesn’t provide the desired outcome, only certain circumstances…