We trust nursing homes and assisted living facilities to care for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities: elderly individuals who are no longer able to care for themselves. Unfortunately, this trust is sometimes misplaced, and the consequences can be tragic.

When people think of injuries covered by workers’ compensation, they often think of major accidents that happen in an instant. For example, a machine may malfunction thereby crushing a worker’s arm, or a worker may inadvertently touch a live wire resulting in electrocution.

This year, National Work Zone Awareness Week took place from April 19th to the 23rd. In South Carolina, the theme was “Let ‘em work. Let ‘em live.” Throughout that week, drivers across the state passed signs with the slogan.

Man's best friend can have a vicious side. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is estimated that 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year. Children are the most common victims. Fortunately, only a small percentage of these attacks are fatal. However, a significant number of dog bites result in serious injuries, permanent scarring and severe pain to the victim of the attack.

Auto insurance policies in South Carolina are changing and not for the better. Thanks in part to a state appellate court ruling in 2000, insurance companies are writing "reduction" or "offset" clauses into their contracts that reduce the benefits an injured motorist may be able to recover following a car crash.