- DUI/DWIThe drunk driver who caused the motor vehicle accident in question is responsible to the persons injured in the accident. However, in some cases, the injured party (or his or her family members) may also file an action against a third party for damages arising from that drunk driving accident. A third party claim in such an accident may be against a variety of persons or even businesses. Those held liable for injuries stemming from the accident may be a police officer, employer, passenger, social host or a bar or restaurant.
- Wrongful DeathNo. Generally, most states that recognize a wrongful death cause of action limit the number of potential plaintiffs. Some states limit this group to the deceased’s primary beneficiaries, defined as the surviving spouse and the deceased’s children. Other states allow the parents of the deceased individual to bring a wrongful death claim. In addition to these individuals, some states recognize the rights of any dependent, whether closely related or not, to bring a wrongful death claim provided the person actually depended on the deceased for economic support.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsYou must carry proof of insurance with you while you drive. If a police officer pulls you over, you must have this proof readily available upon request. You must also show proof of auto insurance when applying for a driver’s license, renewing your license or registering your vehicle. If a police officer catches you driving without car insurance on your vehicle, the penalties in South Carolina are driver’s license and registration suspension, as well as up to $200 in fines. It could be a misdemeanor crime on your record to drive without insurance.
- AssaultIf you’ve been injured due to an assault and battery, there may be two different types of claims against the person who injured you, criminal and civil.
- Antitrust
- Workers CompensationI Can't Say Enough Good Things About This Firm And The People Who Run it. I worked with them after a car accident and then a workers compensation case. They genuinely care about their clients and are there every step of the way. They are honest and upfront about the legal process and I really appreciate that. I would recommend them to anyone who needs the services of a lawyer and who wants to work with people who care about people.
- Employment LitigationExamples of types of commercial litigation include disputes over employment issues, business dissolutions, antitrust and antitrade proceedings, corporate fraud claims, breach of contract actions and debt collection issues. The scope of commercial litigation is very broad and can encompass simple business-related disputes, complex transactional matters and everything in between.
- Premises Liability• Premises liability concerns the responsibilities of owners of property to safeguard others from dangerous conditions or hazards on their property and to prevent others from being injured while on their property.
- Property DamageLiability insurance is a contract between an individual and an insurance company. This agreement is carried by an individual (policyholder) to pay any losses or damages that a third party may suffer due to the action of the policyholder. Automobile owners are required to have liability insurance on their auto policies in most states. Once damage occurs, whether property damage, bodily injury or something else, a claim must be filed with the insurance company. If the claim is approved, the insurance company will pay damages to the third party on behalf of the policyholder.
- Personal InjuryFault for a personal injury accident is not always black and white. Sometimes, fault falls in a gray area of shared fault between both parties. Rather than one party being entirely responsible for another’s damages, both parties – or three or more parties – may share some proportion of fault for an accident. In these cases, South Carolina’s comparative negligence law may play a role in the amount of compensation available to the claimant, if any.
- Medical MalpracticeMedical procedures do not always have the desired outcome; unfortunately, sometimes unexpected or unpreventable results occur and are not the consequence of medical malpractice.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilityAttorneys Fulton and Barr have the experience and credentials you want in an attorney who’s fighting for you. Andrew Barr has been ranked “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” every year since 2007, is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and is board certified in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, social security disability and personal injury. Valerie Fulton is a second-generation attorney, having grown up watching her mother, the late Johnnie Fulton, fight for the rights of the Upstate’s underserved since she was a child. Valerie’s focus is on personal injury and workers’ compensation. She is also fluent in Spanish, and welcomes the opportunity to serve the Spanish-speaking community.
- Dog BitesDog bites can have serious consequences. You will need to deal with the medical bills and additional expenses linked to a quick and successful recovery. South Carolina is one of the states that have specialized dog bite statutes that favor a victim. Through the selection of an experienced legal team like Fulton & Barr, you can recover the damages stemming from the medical expenses and the additional losses resulting from the dog bite.
- Probate
- Debt Collection