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When a Dog Bites a Groomer Who is Liable?
Mar 24, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Dog Bite Injury
More than 800 million people in the U.S. receive medical attention for dog bites. South Carolina is one of the few states exempt from the one-bite rule, meaning owners are liable even when their dog has no prior...
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What Are the Most Common Injuries in Truck Accidents?
Mar 24, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Truck Accidents
In 2020, South Carolina ranked 10th in the nation for truck accident fatalities. While 132 deaths may seem modest compared to the 643 deaths in the state topping the list, Texas, it is important to remember that South...
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Am I Liable If Someone Steals My Car and Crashes It?
Mar 24, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Blog, Car Accidents
Waking up to find your car missing can be a terrible feeling. The experience is even more gutwrenching if you discover that your missing car has been involved in an accident. You are sure to have questions about...
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How to Protect Against Hydroplaning When Driving
Mar 23, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Car Accidents
Over the past 20 years, dozens of lawsuits and injury claims have been filed against the South Carolina Department of Transportation on behalf of those killed or severely injured in catastrophic auto accidents involving hydroplaning vehicles. These have...
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Is Infertility Linked to the Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune?
Mar 14, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Camp Lejeune
For more than three decades, volatile organic compounds and other toxic chemicals leaked into the drinking water at the Marine Corps base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. Because the military did not discover the water contamination until 1982,...
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Does a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Take Long to Settle?
Mar 14, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Camp Lejeune
You have seen all the billboards and advertisements when you drive down any major highway in South Carolina. You have seen the television ads on all the stations. You may still wonder if pursuing a lawsuit over your...
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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Illnesses and Symptoms
Mar 14, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Camp Lejeune
Finding out you have been diagnosed with any type of cancer can be a stressful and painful time for you and your loved ones. Knowing it could have been caused by water contamination and potentially years of exposure...
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If I File a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Will I Lose VA Benefits?
Feb 24, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Camp Lejeune
According to some estimates, the number of people affected by the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune may be up to one million people. Are you one of those million people affected by the toxic water? Are you already getting...
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Common on the Job Injuries Workers Sustain in South Carolina
Feb 20, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries are more common than people think. They happen every day all over the country. In South Carolina, a total of 2.1 employer-related injuries occurred per 100 workers in 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics...
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If I Am Receiving Workers’ Comp Can I Quit My Job?
Feb 20, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers' Compensation
Getting injured at work can be a very frightening experience, and working through the workers’ compensation process can be extremely frustrating. Even if you are getting regular benefits, the period you need to wait to return to work...
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How Old Does a Child Have to Be to Ride on a Motorcycle?
Feb 17, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Motorcycle Accident
Riding a motorcycle is a beautiful experience that you might want to share with your child at some point. When you do, you need to keep in mind that a child will require extra rules that you, as...
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Guide to Appealing a Workers’ Comp Decision
Feb 17, 2023 | John D. Hawkins | Workers' Compensation
If you were hurt on the job, chances are you will want to file a workers’ compensation claim if you have not already. It is important to get the process moving as quickly as possible to get the...
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