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Can a Distracted Driver Get Compensation For an Accident?
Aug 3, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Car Accidents
Distracted driving is all too common today and results in over two crashes every hour in South Carolina alone. Distracted driving can cause major damage to both you and your vehicle. These damages range from mild, such as...
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South Carolina Vicarious Liability
Aug 3, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Injury Type
If you drive, it is more than likely in your lifetime you will experience a car accident. Or, you may experience injuries from another type of accident due to negligence, recklessness, or bad decision-making by another person. Generally,...
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South Carolina Modified Comparative Negligence
Apr 13, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Car Accidents
Since 1991, with the case Nelson vs. Concrete Supply Co. 303 S.C. 243, 399 S.E.2d 783 (1991), South Carolina has recognized a modified comparative negligence rule in civil claims. The application of modified comparative negligence would be used...
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How Do I File for Work Comp in South Carolina
Mar 30, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers' Compensation
When you’re already suffering a workplace injury, the last thing you want to do is mess with the paperwork necessary to file a workman’s comp claim. Yet, in South Carolina, you have a limited amount of time to...
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Noneconomic Damages in a South Carolina Personal Injury Case
Mar 17, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Personal Injury
You may be entitled to compensation if you or someone you love has sustained a life-altering injury because of someone else’s negligence. The injury attorneys at HawkLaw are here to protect your rights. What is Considered Pain and...
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What To Do If You Have Pain After a Car Accident
Mar 10, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Car Accidents
After a car accident, there are many things you must take care of to move forward. Filing insurance claims, getting your car repaired, and dealing with the other drivers are all important and take a lot of your...
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What Are the Worst Intersections in Charleston? Reasons Why
Jan 25, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Car Accidents
Intersections are inherently dangerous, even at their best. At their worst, they can be the setting of dozens of serious and fatal collisions each year. As many local drivers may have discovered, Charleston has a few such intersections....
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How Long Does Workers’ Comp Last After Injury?
Jan 3, 2022 | John D. Hawkins | Workers' Compensation
Workers’ compensation is an excellent resource for injured employees in South Carolina. Injured workers can receive monetary benefits for their lost wages, medical bills, and disability without having to prove fault after a work-related accident. The design of...
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Car Seat and Booster Seat Laws in South Carolina
Dec 15, 2021 | John D. Hawkins | Car Accidents
No matter how safe you are as a driver, you can’t guarantee other drivers will always make the right decision. When you are in a car accident, and your child gets hurt by another driver’s reckless or careless...
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Dog Owners’ Obligations in South Carolina
Dec 15, 2021 | John D. Hawkins | Dog Bite Injury
Dog ownership across the United States rises every year, bringing a level of responsibility all dog owners need to be aware of and adhere to as long as they own their dogs. Within South Carolina alone, a dog...
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What Fireworks Are Legal in South Carolina?
Dec 15, 2021 | John D. Hawkins | Other Accidents
Fireworks are often used to celebrate an event or celebration. Whether it is a New Year’s or Independence Day festivity, fireworks are popular among South Carolina residents. As fun as fireworks displays may be, there are safety concerns...
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What is the First Thing You Do in a Boating Accident?
Nov 4, 2021 | John D. Hawkins | Boat Accidents
Enjoying a day out on the water can do wonders for you or your family and is a popular pastime here in South Carolina. All too often, however, boating accidents happen. If you are involved in a boating...
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