bicycle safety in South Carolina

How to Protect Yourself While Cycling: Bicycle Safety Tips in South Carolina Explained to You Cycling in the Carolinas is well-known. Whether you are in Lancaster, Indian Land, Rock Hill, South Carolina, or across the border in Waxhaw, North Carolina, cycling is a major sport for amateurs and Olympic hopefuls alike. While most cyclists safely navigate our…

mistakes people make when dealing with doctors

After an Accident, Don’t Make These Mistakes in Dealing with Doctors: Personal Injury Lawyer in South Carolina Explains Personal injuries caused by motor vehicle crashes, slip and falls, dog bites, workplace mishaps, and other accidents could cause serious pain and suffering, high medical bills, and significant lost wages. South Carolina law allows victims and their…

Blackwell thanksgiving

Know the Risks to Protect Your Family: Top Thanksgiving Safety Tips To Learn Thanksgiving is a major holiday in the United States. While there are many important holidays, Thanksgiving reaches nearly every American because it transcends all religions applying to everyone, it is a semester milestone in school, and it marks the start of the…

Blackwell Halloween

Trick-or-Treating and Other Halloween Safety in South Carolina: Important Tips from David Blackwell Law. Out of all the holidays, Halloween is the one where children are allowed to be goofy and have fun with friends outside, dressing up to go trick-or-treating, having parties, and playing fun games while eating sweets. For most people, Halloween is…

how car accident claims work in South Carolina

Right after a serious car wreck is a lousy time to learn something new. Car crash victims are typically injured or mourning the loss of a loved one, plus they may be dealing with high medical bills, fighting a car insurance company, and without reliable transportation. On top of all that stress, most crash victims…

what auto insurance do i need in South Carolina

January is a time when a lot of folks rededicate themselves to doing what’s best for them. For some drivers, that might include getting serious about their auto insurance coverage. As a New Year’s resolution, insurance doesn’t capture people’s imaginations the way that weight loss or creating a budget might. But when you work with…

Bicycle driver almost hit by the car.

As a bicycle rider, you may have heard that bicyclists have the same rights to South Carolina’s public roads as car or truck drivers, or any other motorists. While that is true, what’s important to recognize is that with rights come responsibilities. Bicyclists must understand their responsibilities as they share the road with motorists. Doing…

Two drivers settling insurance claims.

We are frequently asked by prospective clients how long it will take to reach a settlement. Most personal injury claims do end in settlements, but they vary greatly in the length of time required to reach a resolution. The circumstances surrounding every accident are different. The length of time to settle will depend on a…

Filing a lawsuit in court.

If you’ve been injured in an accident, you may be unable to take legal action immediately. In the aftermath of a serious accident, seeking medical treatment and recovering from your injuries is often your only focus. Once you are beyond the early stages of recovery, however, other concerns often emerge. How will you pay your…

Do I have to go to court if I file a personal injury claim in South Carolina?

If you were involved in an accident that left you severely injured, you may have questions about what you will need to do to recover financially from the accident. Can you receive compensation from the at-fault driver’s insurance by filing an accident claim? Will you have to file a personal injury lawsuit? Will you have…