South Carolina Legal Blog - Whetstone Perkins & Fulda

National Caregiver Day takes place on the third Friday of February, which is the 21st this year. Caregivers who provide valuable services to our elderly loved ones deserve this show of recognition for the work they perform. Good caregivers exhibit a level of compassion, empathy, organization and patience...

This time of year, celebrations that involve drinking alcoholic beverages abound. Add to that increased traffic and travel volume on the highways and you have the basis for a spike in car accidents. Please use caution when traveling this holiday season. Don't drink and drive. Don't text and drive, and keep your eyes and mind on the task of driving. If you are injured in a crash in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Kingstree, Marion or elsewhere in South Carolina, please...

1 in 10 elder Americans are abused or neglected, according to the National Center for Elder Abuse. Most often, the abuse is inflicted by a relative of the victim. But this is not always the case. Long-term care facilities, nursing homes and professional in-home caretaker services are not immune to bad actors. Caretakers and staff who...

Truck accidents are not uncommon in the United States. Trucking remains one of the best ways to transport goods all across the country. Most truckers are attentive, hard-working professionals who are always looking out for other motorists. Unfortunately, as is the case in any profession, a few bad actors can cause serious damage. Negligent truck drivers, as well as negligent parties elsewhere in the chain of operation, do cause deadly crashes daily. You may have a case if you were injured. For a free case review, please call...