South Carolina Personal Injury Legal Questions

I believe that there is a good case here in light of the fact that there was probably lack of supervision that would constitute the negligence on behalf of the school district. This would be a claim against a governmental, entity and short statutes and time periods must be complied to preserve a claim. Additionally, if the case is successful, and a recovery is obtained, it must be approved by the court, and placed into an annuity for the benefit of your child until he reaches the age of 18 years old. You should retain an attorney on contingency fee, which means you pay nothing unless you win. If you need help finding an attorney in your state, one of us on this platform would be glad to assist you at no charge.... Read More

Full disclosure: I do not handle medical malpractice claims.  However, your question would be best answered by consulting an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.   Whether there was a violation of a safe amount of prescriptions or if the doctor violated a standard of care is a question that can't be answered online, but will require a medical expert's evaluation and opinion.  For this reason, I recommend that you check with a malpractice lawyer, just to see if it is something that they are interested in taking a look at. This does not mean, however, that your case is a good case or that there is more benefit than cost in prosecuting a malpractice action.  These types of claims are extremely expensive, on average, and are often not possible to prosecute, even if there was negligence.  This sounds unfair--and I get it--but these are questions that an experience malpractice lawyer can answer for you. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do. ... Read More

Poor jail conditions present multiple possible causes of action from civil rights to personal injury type causes of action.   Conditions that have caused health problems or are certain to cause health conditions are usually actionable.    Many lawsuits have been filed by inmates across the country complaining of frivolous matters.   The first hurdle in these type of cases is separating your lawsuit from those that have little merit or meaning.      Christopher P. Biering www.bieringlaw.com... Read More

  Injuries that occur in the workplace normally are addressed solely through the workers compensation system.  Certain injuries give rise to third party claims.  A Worker can receive workers compensation benefits, and have a right to bring a civil action against an at fault third party. Christopher P. Biering bieringlaw.com  ... Read More

Yes, you can sue him for breach of an oral contract, but you must have proof of the loan as you have nothing in writing.  You may find a lawyer to take this case, but it will be hard to find one that will take it on a contingency (percentage) basis, as getting money from this man may be impossible if he has none. This answer neither constitutes legal advice nor does it create a lawyer/client relationship. Dr. Michael G. Sribnick, Esq. personal injury attorney with offices in Charleston and Columbia, S.C. Michael G. Sribnick, M.D., J.D.... Read More

Short Answer: Effect The effect of a settlement agreement and mutual release is to discharge the responsible party of its obligation for causing the accident for an agreed-upon amount which is typically less than what could be obtained by pursuing a lawsuit and a trial. In exchange for making the agreed-up payment, the responsible party, the one who caused the accident and his or her insurance company are released and discharged for all past, present and/or future claims stemming from the transaction forever. Binding A settlement agreement and mutual release is typically binding on the personal representatives, heirs and/or successors of both parties meaning that once the dispute is settled, it cannot be revived absent a showing that the agreement is contractually void. ... Read More

Can you prove that you became ill directly resultant of consuming product? Can you support your contention with medical records? Do you still have the product so that it may be chemically analyzed? How can you be certain your illness was not coause by the water you used or contamination within the coffee maker? Unless you can answer these questions, I doubt you would have a case.... Read More

You are, indeed, way too young to be dealing with a situation like this. You are right to seek help and advice to deal with this situation. You absolutely MUST talk with your parents or a trusted teacher or the local police as soon as possible. Your understanding of the risk involved is NOT "blown out of proportion." Do not let anyone talk you out of speaking with your parents or a trusted teacher or the local police. That would be a terrible mistake on your part. As an attorney, I can tell you that you have a right to live without fear and without having anyone threaten you in any way. You do NOT have to deal with this matter alone. You do NOT even have a right to deal with this matter alone - you are not ready to deal with this situation alone and the law has determined that you should not have to do that. You must talk with your parents or a trusted teacher or the local police as soon as possible. Do it!... Read More

The answer to your question is that, with the facts that you have supplied, you probably do not have a cause of action for which you or your granddaughter can sue and recover. If you were arrested or charged for Driving Under the Influence, and you were not intoxicated, you will want to consult a local attorney who can defend you in a criminal matter. To find such an attorney, you can search the internet or you can call the South Carolina Bar Lawyer Referral Service.... Read More