Former Tenants of Allen Benedict Court Apartments in Columbia, SC Must Bring Individual Claims
If you were a former tenant of Allen Benedict Court, you may be entitled to monetary damages from the Columbia Housing Authority for their negligence and failure to provide safe and habitable housing. However, you will need to act quickly and individually to pursue your claim, as the court has denied the request to proceed as a class action lawsuit.
5 Considerations When Picking an Injury Attorney
If you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault, seeking compensation can be a daunting task. Hiring a qualified and experienced injury attorney is crucial for getting the best outcome for your case. Here are five things to consider when choosing the right lawyer for you.
Which South Carolina Auto Insurance Company Should You Pick? Car Accident Lawyers Weigh In
When shopping for car insurance, there are key factors to consider beyond just finding the cheapest rate. Understanding these factors will help you make an informed decision and ensure that you have adequate coverage when you need it most.
What South Carolinians Need to Know About Dog Attacks
Whether you are the dog owner or the victim of an aggressive pet, you may be wondering what to do next. In addition to administering first aid, and making sure that everyone is safe and the dog is kept far away from others in the meantime, you’ll want to understand the law in South Carolina and how it holds owners accountable for their pets’ actions.
5 Things Victims Should Know About Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in South Carolina
In this article, we will look at five vital things for medical malpractice victims and their families to know about the legal process for bringing a claim, including time limits, potential damages, procedural barriers, potentially responsible parties in medical malpractice cases, and tips on selecting a medical malpractice law firm.
What to Do If You Are in A South Carolina Car Accident
A car accident is something that almost everyone experiences at some point in their lives, regardless of how good a driver they are. Even if you’re the best driver in the world, you can’t predict every other motorist’s behavior on the road. What you can control is how you and your family recover from the unexpected.
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 […]
