Why Algorithmic Settlement Offers Can Undervalue Your Pain — And What That Means for Injured South Carolinians
When a lawyer, medical provider, or insurer “values” an injury case, humans usually weigh complexities: how an injury disrupted your life, its long-term effects, your pain, your family, your unique recovery path. Now, however, some insurers use algorithms—automated systems that propose settlement amounts. These AI-driven offers may appear objective and fast, but they carry serious […]
What Happens if You’re Injured in a South Carolina Vacation Rental?
South Carolina is a popular destination for travelers, and many visitors choose to stay in vacation rental homes (like Airbnbs or VRBOs) instead of hotels. But what happens if your relaxing getaway is interrupted by an injury on the rental property? In South Carolina, injuries at a vacation rental fall under premises liability law, meaning […]
What to Do if You’re Injured While on Vacation or Traveling in South Carolina
South Carolina’s natural beauty and rich history attract millions of visitors every year. Whether you’re vacationing on the coast, exploring Charleston’s historic streets, or driving through the state on your way to another destination, an unexpected injury can abruptly change your plans—and your life. Understanding how to respond and protect your legal rights when injured […]
Most Dangerous Roads in SC
Most Dangerous Roads in SC South Carolina has some of the most dangerous roads in the U.S., with high collision rates often linked to traffic volume, road design, and driver behavior. Based on the latest available data, this blog recaps the 10 roads with the highest number of collisions in 2021, as reported by the […]
Finding the Right Care for Your Loved One in South Carolina
Finding the Right Elder Care for Your Loved One in South Carolina When it comes to finding the right care for your loved one, it can be a tough and emotional journey. Whether they need a home that’s easier to get around, with more accessible restrooms and kitchens, or they need a hand with daily […]
Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Car Repaired After a South Carolina Accident
Dealing with a car accident can be overwhelming: from injuries to insurance claims to car trouble, there is so much to figure out. But for most people, knowing the steps to get your vehicle repaired and back on the road is the first step to getting back to work, school, and normal life. Knowing the […]
Head-on collision on interstate results in fiery collision and death
Proffitt & Cox recently represented the estate and family of a woman who was killed when a drunk driver traveling on the wrong side of the interstate struck her car head-on. The woman’s car burst into flames after the collision and she died at the scene. Her husband, who was driving a truck and following […]
See an arbitration clause in your consumer contract? If possible, walk away and don’t look back.
Arbitration is a legal process in which your case is decided by a private arbitrator, not by a judge in a regular court of law. When you sign a contract or a document containing an arbitration provision, you likely are giving up all rights to bring your case in a court of law, where you […]
College student wrongly arrested and jailed for nearly a month
Proffitt & Cox recently represented a college student who was wrongly arrested and charged with robbing a cashier at a store at knifepoint. In fact, police wrongly identified him as a suspect after the student was seen on city surveillance cameras walking up a street several blocks away at about the time the robbery occurred. […]
Pedestrian in crosswalk run over and killed by cement truck
Proffitt & Cox recently represented the estate and family of a pedestrian who was run over by a commercial vehicle and killed while walking across a downtown Columbia street. The horrible accident was witnessed by several drivers and recorded on city surveillance cameras. With Proffitt & Cox’s help, the estate and family filed a wrongful […]
