South Carolina Personal Injury, Wrongful Death and Product Liability Lawyers
Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC
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The Blake House 321 East Bay Street Charleston, South Carolina 29401 USA |
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(843) 277-9824
or (866) 721-5826
(843) 722-7732
www.phsm.net
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The law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod, LLC is a boutique litigation law firm dedicated to serving the needs of its clients. We represent clients ranging from injured individuals to insurance companies and corporations.
Although we are based in South Carolina, we provide qualified legal services and advice to clients in state and federal courts nationwide. We have represented individuals and corporations in at least 30 different states. Our attorneys are licensed in South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, and Washington. We have successfully prosecuted for our injured clients’ truck accidents, train accidents, car accidents, product liability and other personal injury cases. Our firm has also served as national counsel, regional counsel and local counsel in complex corporate and insurance defense cases.
The Charleston, South Carolina law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC serves clients of Charleston County, Berkeley County and Dorchester County, including Moncks Corner, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Florence, Beaufort, Hilton Head, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, Hartsville, Florence, Orangeburg, Sumter, Williamsburg, Clarendon, Georgetown, Horry, Jasper, Allendale, Richland, Hampton, Darlington, Colleton, Berkely, Dorchester and surrounding counties.
Practice Areas
Additional Practice Areas: Construction Litigation; Debt Collection; Construction Defects; Construction Litigation; Legal Malpractice
Practice Areas Description
At Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod, LLC, our lawyers have the knowledge, experience and resources to represent injured people and defend complex lawsuits. Our practice areas are as follows:- Truck Accidents
Our truck accident injury team is experienced in representing victims and families of serious trucking accidents. We are compassionate in helping the families who have lost a loved one in a fatal truck accident and aggressively pursue wrongful death claims on their behalf. Additionally, we represent clients who have suffered a traumatic and disabling outcome such as brain injury or spinal cord injury. We can handle all types of commercial truck accidents, including tractor-trailer rigs, coal trucks, logging trucks, dump trucks and construction vehicles, delivery trucks and commercial buses. We are familiar with the major trucking routes, such as I-26, I-85 and I-95, where countless truck crashes occur every year.
- Driver Fatigue / False Logbooks
A sleepy truck driver behind the wheel of a 40-ton tractor trailer puts all other motorists in danger. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sets strict limits on the number of hours that truckers can drive without rest. Some Commercial drivers and the trucking companies that employ them falsify their log books to get around the regulations — sometimes with deadly results. If you were seriously injured or a family member was killed in a trucking accident, our Charleston law firm thoroughly investigates to determine if driver fatigue or driver negligence was a factor. Allan P. Sloan III has handled more than 45 truck accident cases in the Tri-County area and across South Carolina. He is a member of the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
- Truck Driver Negligence
Most modern trucks (and many newer passenger vehicles) are equipped with a "black box" recorder that provides invaluable evidence about speed and direction of the vehicles, point of impact, whether the brakes were engaged, and other critical details of the crash. We send professional investigators and accident reconstruction experts to the scene to inspect the wreckage, document skid marks and debris, and identify witnesses. The driver's logbook can also provide important clues about whether the driver was fatigued from driving too many hours or speeding to meet delivery deadlines. Attorney Allan P. Sloan III has handled more than 45 trucking accident cases. He is a member of the National Advisory Board of the Association of Plaintiff Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America.
- Negligent Hiring & Supervision
Most commercial transportation companies have standards for hiring drivers. But with a shortage of qualified truckers across much of the country, some haulers are not too picky about who is driving their trucks. Unfortunately, the rest of the motoring public suffers when people who have no business operating any vehicle are given the keys to an 18-wheeler. The law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod has successfully proven negligent hiring, inadequate training or willful defiance of regulations that led to trucking accidents. Based in Charleston, our lawyers take cases throughout the Tri-County Area, across South Carolina, and beyond.
- Car Accidents
A car accident can change everything. You miss work, the bills pile up, you need help to do simple things, and you worry if you will fully recover from a health standpoint. On top of that, you have to convince the insurance company to cover your losses. If you were seriously injured in an auto wreck, contact the Charleston law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC. We have helped hundreds of families in the Tri-County area and throughout South Carolina maximize their compensation and get their lives back on track. Our personal injury trial lawyers have handled every type of car accident: Collisions caused by another driver's negligence, SUV rollovers, Car-truck accidents, Pedestrians and bicyclists struck by cars, Motorcycle accidents, Boating or ATV accidents, Alcohol liability (who served the drunk driver?), and Fatal car accidents.
- Construction Accidents
You can't sue your employer for negligence, but you might have a personal injury case against other parties for a construction site accident. Our lawyers can sit down with you to explain your rights and explore whether you can pursue damages beyond workers compensation. Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC has recovered compensation for victims of construction accidents in the Charleston and Tri-County area of South Carolina, and statewide.
- Wrongful Death
A wrongful death action brings justice by holding the negligent party accountable for a preventable death. It also brings financial compensation for the actual monetary losses and the emotional losses of surviving family members. At the law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC, we know that "winning" a lawsuit can't make up for a tragic death. But we aggressively pursue maximum compensation for clients, knowing that families will need that money to cover lost earnings and contributions of the deceased.
- Brain Injury / Spinal Injury
Victims of catastrophic accidents have different needs. A quick insurance settlement will surely not cover the lifetime of special care and years of lost earnings, nor compensate for the emotional devastation of the victim and the supporting family. The law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC takes a long-term view. We are committed to the full compensation our clients need for a life-altering injury.
- Burns & Explosions
Few injuries are more painful than severe burns. Aside from the accident itself, every phase of healing can be excruciating. Reconstructive surgery and physical therapy may last years, and the disfigurement takes an emotional toll. The personal injury attorneys of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC offer compassionate representation and aggressive pursuit of damages against those responsible. Based in Charleston, we have won prosecuted cases for clients across South Carolina.
- Nursing Home Negligence
Our attorneys obtain patient charts, prescriptions and nurse logs to determine what care was provided or withheld. Negligent hiring, training and supervision of employees may be grounds to bring a claim, as well as inadequate staffing levels and written or unwritten policies of nursing home administrators. We check the background of employees for criminal history or professional license sanctions, and research previous safety citations or similar lawsuits against the nursing home.
- Insurance Bad Faith
Scenario #1 — You paid the premiums for five years, but your insurer is now rejecting your claim against the policy, saying you misrepresented facts on your application. They can't do that. The insurance company has a two-year window to rescind coverage. We can fight to make them pay the claim.
Scenario #2 — You were at fault for an accident and have $100,000 in coverage. Your insurer refuses a settlement offer for the policy limits. At trial, a jury awards the plaintiff $250,000, leaving you are personally liable for the excess verdict. You can sue your insurance company for bad faith denial for exposing you to the risk when they could have settled the case.
Scenario # 3 — Your insurance agent sold you "full coverage" fire insurance. After a fire guts your home, you are told by an adjuster that your policy does not cover replacement cost of your possessions. You can sue under negligent procurement for the agent's bad advice or misrepresentation.
If we are successful in proving bad faith denial, the insurer must pay the disputed claim or excess verdict and your attorney fees. Punitive damages may also be awarded for egregious conduct or a pattern of claim rejections.
- Train Accidents / Toxic
When railroads put profits over people, Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC has been there to hold the rail companies accountable. Our Charleston law firm has successfully represented victims exposed to toxic chemicals when trains derailed, as well as railroad workers injured in train wrecks.
- Train Accidents / RR Crossing
Every ninety minutes there is a train/car collision somewhere in America. The law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC has represented more than 50 victims of train accidents occurring at both controlled and uncontrolled railroad crossings.
- Injured Railroad Workers / FELA
Railroad workers can pursue FELA claims against the railroad if the negligence of the railroad company caused the accident. In the 2005 Norfolk Southern railroad accident at Graniteville, we represented not only local residents but railroad employees aboard the train who were exposed to the chlorine gas leak. Damages in a FELA claim can include lost wages and projected future earnings, pain and suffering, and diminished quality of life.
- Products Liability
The law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC pursues legal action to hold companies liable for manufacturing and distributing products that are unreasonably dangerous or defective. We have the resources and experience to take on major manufacturers when foreseeable flaws in the engineering or production of these everyday products cause serious injury or death.
- SUV Rollovers
Rollover accidents involving sport utility vehicles and passenger vans have caused thousands of deaths and permanent injuries in recent years. Despite well-documented design flaws, some manufacturers have not done all they can to make these popular vehicles safe. The law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC has earned significant legal victories for victims of rollover accidents in South Carolina and beyond. Trial lawyer David B. Yarborough Jr. leads our product liability practice against makers of SUVs, Jeeps and vans.
- Workplace Machinery Defects
If you suffered serious injury on the job from a defective or poorly designed machine, you may have grounds for a personal injury lawsuit against the manufacturer, above and beyond the limited benefits of workers' compensation. Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod LLC represents workers in Charleston, Berkeley and Dorchester counties, and throughout South Carolina who were maimed or killed by dangerous machinery.
- Debt Collection
A judgment in any civil action is only as good as your ability to collect. The law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod has the experience and resources necessary to assist you in the growing field of debt collection. Whether you have an out-of-state judgment which needs enforcement in South Carolina, or you are a domestic company whose clients simply won't pay their bills, the attorneys at Pierce, Herns Sloan, & McLeod are here to help. Based in Charleston, we are able to represent clients throughout South Carolina. Our attorneys are experienced in mechanic's liens and foreclosures, domestication of foreign judgments, suits on account, and enforcement of judgments. We have served as counsel for general contractors, subcontractors, building suppliers, condominium homeowners' associations, and private individuals for more than 10 years.
- Construction Defects
At the law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod, LLC, David B. Yarborough Jr. and his team of associates have experience litigating construction defect claims representing individuals, product manufacturers, material men, developers, general contractors, and sub-contractors. Whether it is an insurance coverage claim, a defective construction claim or a personal injury claim, we have experience defending and prosecuting claims in single family residences, multi-family town homes, condo developments and commercial establishments. We are the experienced team to call for claims ranging from simple to complex. Contact our Greenville, Charleston, Myrtle Beach South Carolina, faulty construction lawyers to schedule a consultation. Our law firm is equipped to defend your construction claims in any county in the state of South Carolina.
- Construction Litigation
South Carolina is at the forefront of construction litigation in terms of the number of lawsuits against builders, developers and manufacturers of construction materials. The law firm of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod is highly equipped to defend the interests of these parties, and realizes that an adverse outcome may have statewide or national implications for the industry. The potential exposure to homeowner claims also leads to disputes among construction companies, suppliers, property owners and insurance carriers. Our construction litigation attorneys provide a formidable defense on all fronts to protect clients from direct lawsuits and counterclaims. We represent clients in the Tri-County area, throughout South Carolina, and in numerous other states. We have served as national counsel and local counsel for product manufacturers in the construction industry for more than 20 years, as well as numerous prominent insurers (see our Representative Clients). Our clients also include general contractors, subcontractors, developers, lenders, investors and individuals.
- Asbestos and Toxic Tort Defense
Hiring an experienced and well versed law firm to defend toxic tort liability is essential to a successful outcome. Our lawyers have represented numerous corporate and insurance clients in asbestos, silica and benzene litigation for the last twenty years. We serve as National Counsel, Regional Counsel, and Local Counsel for multiple clients. Our lawyers have defended and tried asbestos cases throughout the United States, including Texas, Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, California and Pennsylvania. As National Counsel for several corporate clients, we manage litigation in more than 30 states. We actively oversee and assist various local counsels in the defense of thousands of lawsuits. Our responsibilities include witness preparation, discovery, motions, settlement negotiation/evaluation, trial work and the overall administration of the claims. As National Counsel, we hold high our clients' commitments to effective and comprehensive defense of claims while controlling and reducing litigation expenses.
- Medical Malpractice Defense
Attorney William P. Early currently represents and has represented numerous clients in the health care industry and their tort defense. Our current client list includes, The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), The Regional Medical Center of Orangeburg and Calhoun Counties (TRMC), Clarendon Memorial Hospital (CMH), Barnwell County Hospital (BCH), South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC), Lake Marion Nursing Home, Lake Moultrie Nursing Home, and Windsor Manor Nursing Home. In addition to the ones that are listed above, we have also represented Colleton Medical Center, Allendale County Hospital, and Harper Nursing Facility in the past.
- Legal Malpractice Defense
As experienced lawyers, we recognize that many professional malpractice and medical malpractice claims arise out of an interest to attain compensation from "deep pockets" for legitimate or illegitimate injuries or damage. We zealously protect the reputation of our clients and strive to prove that their actions were within the standard of care for the profession. Some of the claims we have defended include: Accountant fraud, Negligent misrepresentation, Nursing home negligence liability, Construction malpractice, Negligent design, and Other claims of negligence or fraud.
- Automobile & Commercial Lines
Our experienced Charleston law firm provides advice and defense services to insured individuals and businesses involved in third party claims, companies involved in mass tort litigation, and insurance companies. Over the years, we have tried cases involving insurance coverage disputes, breach of insurance contracts and bad faith denial of claims, insurance agents' malpractice, and insurance adjusters' malpractice. We have also tried general negligence cases and breach of contract cases to verdict.
- Insurance Defense
Whether involved in a claim involving insurance coverage or representation, or seeking advice regarding coverage issues, the law office of Pierce, Herns, Sloan & McLeod, LLC has the skills, knowledge, and experience to provide quality legal representation. Contact our South Carolina accident and insurance defense lawyers today. We represent numerous insurance carriers in cases involving toxic tort, product liability, bad faith, construction defects, personal injury, professional and legal malpractice, breach of contract, coverage issues, mold, premises liability and general negligence.
Attorneys
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Mr. William Early
Attorney Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Toxic Torts |
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Mr. James Gandy
Attorney Insurance, Negligence, Toxic Torts |
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Mr. Louis P. Herns
Attorney Ethics, Personal Injury |
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Mr. James Kennedy
Attorney Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Toxic Torts |
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Mr. W. Mullins McLeod Jr.
Attorney Ethics, Insurance, Personal Injury |
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Mr. Carl E. Pierce Jr.
Attorney Ethics, Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate |
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Mr. Allan P. Sloan III
Attorney Insurance, Litigation, Personal Injury |
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Mr. Joseph Wilson
Attorney Commercial Litigation, Malpractice, Product Liability |
Representative Clients
Dow Chemical Company | NOCS South Atlantic Cold Storage and Warehouse, Inc. |
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