A motorcyclist was killed in mid-September after being hit head-on during a chase involving a stolen pickup on Old Buncombe Road in Greenville County. The driver of the pickup, Ashley Tate Moore, was driving the wrong way on Old Buncombe Road in what a local television report termed a “high-speed chase” with the sheriff’s department.…
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Columbia personal injury lawyers want you to be aware that, with the rise in ownership of dogs breeds such as pit bulls, which are vicious, and breeds such as mastiffs or German shepherds, which can be vicious if not trained properly, there has been a corresponding rise in dog bite cases. Ownership of exotic animals,…
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While you may spend 40 hours or more a week at work, if you are like many people, you gave little to no thought to workers’ compensation law until you suffered an injury on the job. Understanding the state’s workers’ compensation law is important to ensure you get the full benefits. In South Carolina, most…
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The city of Orangeburg, S.C. feels there are too many car accidents on train tracks. Local television station WISTV reported that the number of accidents has doubled since trains were allowed an increase in speed through the heavily trafficked area in 2001, from 15 miles per hour on the track to 49 miles per hour.…
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If you have been injured at work and are making a workers’ compensation claim, you should consider hiring the great team of Columbia workers’ comp attorneys at Harris & Graves, P.A. These are a few ways that a good lawyer can assist you with your workplace injury. Ensuring Your Medical Bills are Paid If you were injured…
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If you have recently been hurt while you were on the job, you might have filed a workers’ compensation claim. In the best of circumstances, these cases are handled quickly, professionally and properly. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Luckily, the Columbia workers’ comp attorneys at Harris & Graves, P.A. can help you. These are a…
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If you were recently in a car accident that another driver was at fault for, you should definitely consider hiring a Columbia car accident lawyer to assist you with your case. To ensure that your lawyer is able to do as much with your case as possible, however, it is important to provide him or her with…
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A spokesperson for the Columbia Police Department provided details of an early morning, single-vehicle crash that occurred on Saturday, August 29. Vehicle Leaves Roadway The vehicle was traveling on Two Notch Road at approximately 4 a.m. when the driver reportedly lost control, and the vehicle ran off the road. The vehicle then hit a curb…
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Sunday, October 4 was the wettest day on record for Columbia. Unfortunately, death and injuries came with this record rainfall. Thousands statewide were without clean drinking water in the days after the rainfall. At least nine people died because of flooding, including four who died in traffic accidents. Many others had to be rescued from…
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Recently, a 26-year-old woman was seriously injured when she was hit by a vehicle while crossing the street. Sadly, the driver fled the scene. While a hit-and-run accident can leave you feeling helpless, there are several things you should do right away. Get as much information about the vehicle and driver as possible. Getting the license…
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