Are You at Fault if Someone Pulls out in Front of You?
03/01/22 | Auto AccidentsCar accidents are devastating events that leave property damage, injuries, and sometimes death in their aftermath. Car accidents also leave questions in the minds of drivers. After a car accident, you may wonder who caused th...Read More
Why Is Speeding Is a Factor in More Than a Quarter of Fatal Accidents?
03/28/21 | Auto AccidentsSpeed limits not only reduce the amount of fuel that a vehicle uses but also save lives. Despite this, the number of lives lost on South Carolina roadways over the previous decade does not appear to have declined in any meani...Read More
The Severity of Road Rash Injuries
10/22/20 | Auto AccidentsMotorcycle accidents often mean the victim is left with road rash. The dictionary definition of road rash is “mild to severe skin abrasion resulting from a fall (as from a bicycle or motorcycle) which usually involves slidi...Read More
Motorcycle Laws Other Motorists Need to Know
10/20/20 | Auto AccidentsSouth Carolina, like every other state, has laws that anyone who operates a motor vehicle must follow. Motorcycle operators must adhere to the rules which pertain specifically to them. They are also required to follow most la...Read More
Rear End Auto Accidents
09/09/20 | Auto AccidentsThe most common type of accident involving a motor vehicle is a rear end collision. Approximately 1.7 million rear end collisions take place in the nation each year. While this type of accident is commonly regarded as a “mi...Read More
Driver Fatigue
08/04/20 | Auto AccidentsIf you watch the news or go online, you will see hundreds of stories where drivers cause accidents after falling asleep at the wheel. Driver fatigue is dangerous, and in many cases, it takes the lives of innocent victims. If ...Read More
Causes of Car Accidents
08/03/20 | Auto AccidentsMotor vehicle accidents happen every day. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 142,406 motor vehicle accidents took place across the state in just one recent year. To put that figure into perspective, ...Read More
What to Do After a Car Accident
07/03/20 | Auto AccidentsSeveral Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Legal Rights If you haven’t yet experienced your first accident, perhaps you’re wondering: What am I supposed to do after a car accident? Read on for more information. Before an ...Read More
Truck Driver Fatigue
07/02/20 | Auto AccidentsMore than 15 million commercial trucks travel along U.S. roadways, as truck drivers deliver 70 percent of the nation’s shipped goods each year. While the commercial trucking industry is an important aspect of the nation’s...Read More
Road Rage
06/08/20 | Auto AccidentsThe average American drives thousands of miles each year. More than 90% of working people drive to and from work, with the average commute in the United States reaching a new high of 27.1 minutes. Over a year, that means the ...Read More
How Much to Expect From a Car Accident Settlement
06/06/20 | Auto AccidentsCar travel is an everyday part of life. Unfortunately, so are car accidents, which may leave a victim injured and facing massive bills, lost wages, and an uncertain future. Each year more than 6 million car accidents take pla...Read More
Is the Rear Driver Always at Fault in a Rear-End Accident in South Carolina?
12/19/18 | Auto AccidentsMany people may have heard the myth that “the rear driver is always at fault in rear-end accidents.” While it is certainly true that the person driving the rear vehicle is usually at fault, it certainly is not the case th...Read More
Spinal Cord Injury FAQ
02/12/18 | Auto Accidents, Personal InjuriesSpinal cord injuries (SCIs) can terrify their victims, who often go on to face long-term medical issues that may never resolve—or even disabilities that can prevent them from living independently. It is not surprising, ther...Read More
GCSO: Caregiver pepper-sprayed, beat vulnerable patients | Local News – WYFF Home
08/22/14 | Abuse and Neglect, Auto Accidents, Personal InjuriesSouth Carolina wrongful death attorney Nathan Hughey has a pending wrongful death claim against SC Mentor arising out of an autistic male eloping from the facility in his underwear and a shirt, which has also been featured in...Read More
South Carolina Jury Awards $50 Million in Car Wreck Death Case
01/17/14 | Abuse and Neglect, Auto Accidents, Personal Injuries, SettlementsA jury in Charleston, South Carolina today awarded $50,000,000.00 in an automobile accident death case. I believe this is the largest verdict in South Carolina history in a personal injury lawsuit. The case involved a wron...Read More
A very inspiring story About Overcoming Odds – Charleston lawyer Nathan Hughey
10/24/13 | Auto Accidents, Personal InjuriesStories like this touch my heart and fuel me with a drive to be the best I can be. Zach Hodskins certainly is doing his part. This post is from SouthCarolina accident attorney Nathan Hughey. It originally appeared in the AJC....Read More
South Carolina Wrongful Death Lawyer Nathan Hughey – Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death of Student Killed by ATV at Football Practice
08/26/13 | Abuse and Neglect, Auto Accidents, Brain Injury, Personal Injuries, SettlementsASHEVILLE — A lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the Buncombe County Board of Education and Roberson High football coach Jim Beatty contributed to the death of a student who was run over by ATV at the school. An admin...Read More
Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyer Nathan Hughey
07/24/13 | Auto Accidents, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injuries, Workers' CompSouth Carolina brain injury lawyer Nathan Hughey has handled cases involving traumatic brain injuries to clients. These include fractured skull lawsuits, head injury claims, brain injury settlements, and others. PSYCHIATRY:...Read More
SC Hospital Malpractice Lawyer Nathan Hughey – South Carolina Medical Malpractice Attorneys Hughey Law Firm
Hispanic Injury Lawyers Hughey Law Firm Spanish Speaking Clients Who Suffer Discrimination – Abagado de Accidentes Nathan Hughey
07/11/13 | Auto Accidents, Personal InjuriesAbagado de Accidentes Nathan Hughey Charleston, South Carolina. Hispanic Discrimination Attorneys at Hughey Law Firm have represented injured Hispanic clients as well as those discriminated against in the workplace. Attor...Read More
Tort Reform in South Carolina Part 1: The Damages Caps Associated with Tort Reform in South Carolina