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Soft Tissue Injuries After a Car Accident

By Frances Badayos | June 19, 2025

Of all the different types of injuries sustained during a car accident, those affecting soft tissues are extremely common. Soft …

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in South Carolina?

By Frances Badayos | June 12, 2025

Losing someone you love is never easy. When the loss is due to the negligent or careless actions of someone …

Types of Surgical Errors: How They Happen and What You Can Do

By Frances Badayos | June 5, 2025

Undergoing surgery is scary enough. No one wants to think about the fact that mistakes can happen. In fact, surgical …

Can UTIs Cause Delirium in the Elderly?

By Frances Badayos | May 29, 2025

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common among the elderly population. As with most medical issues, it can become much …

Understanding Informed Consent Law in South Carolina

By Frances Badayos | May 22, 2025

Informed consent is an important principle in the healthcare industry, as it ensures patients fully understand the benefits, risks, and …

Nursing Home Neglect and the Role of South Carolina Ombudsman

By Frances Badayos | May 15, 2025

The long-term care ombudsman in South Carolina investigates more than 8,000 complaints of nursing home neglect and abuse every year. …

What if the Claimant Dies During a Personal Injury Claim?

By Frances Badayos | May 8, 2025

Your loved one may have been seriously hurt in an accident, such as a car crash. In the days and …

Personal Injury Claims Involving Public Transportation Accidents

By Frances Badayos | May 1, 2025

Many people use public transportation every day in South Carolina. It is economical, reliable, and most of the time, relatively …

Signs of Nursing Home Abuse: How to Recognize and Respond to Elder Mistreatment

By Frances Badayos | April 24, 2025

Unfortunately, nursing home abuse remains a very serious problem. The National Council on Aging (NCOA) estimates that 10 percent of …

What Types of Brain Injuries are Caused by Medical Malpractice?

By Frances Badayos | April 17, 2025

During an accident, there are a number of ways people can suffer a brain injury. For example, someone involved in …

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