January 10, 2022
What’s the Difference Between Economic and Non-Economic Damages? Personal injury is the legal term used to describe any case that involves injury to your body, mind, or emotions. If you’re a plaintiff in a personal injury case, you may be able to recover compensatory damages for…
November 29, 2021
If you’ve been injured on the job in a workplace accident, you’re likely entitled to workers’ compensation. Workers compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides financial reimbursement for lost wages, help for medical treatments, and payment for permanent disability or death — all as a result…
November 23, 2021
Placing an elderly loved one in a nursing home is a difficult decision for many families, but knowing that they’ll be adequately cared for can help make the process easier. And in most cases, every person within a nursing home does receive the care they…
October 21, 2021
If you’ve suffered a personal injury, you have a right to expect compensation from the party responsible for your injuries — but that process can get a little complicated if the responsible party is someone you know. Especially if it’s a friend or family member, bringing a…
October 21, 2021
There are strong consequences for DUI charges in Columbia, SC, such as fines, jail time, loss of driver’s license, and limited job opportunities. If it isn’t your first offense, those consequences could be even more severe. In order to defend yourself well and minimize your penalties,…
September 22, 2021
Car accidents happen every day, and they all result in varying degrees of damage or injury. While some accidents bring only minor injuries, others can completely alter the lives of those involved. If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Columbia, South Carolina, and surrounding…
September 21, 2021
you’re recovering from an injury, trying to afford medical bills, or dealing with the stress of your situation, pursuing a personal injury case in Columbia, SC may seem like an impossible task.
August 11, 2021
Columbia, SC workers’ compensation lawyer can make sure you and/or your dependents receive what you’re entitled to if you get sick or injured on the job.
August 11, 2021
you’re recovering from an injury, trying to afford medical bills, or dealing with the stress of your situation, pursuing a personal injury case in Columbia, SC may seem like an impossible task.
September 14, 2016
In a recent 5-3 decision, Utah v. Strieff, the United States Supreme Court ruled that police can seize evidence from an unconstitutional search so long as the person has an outstanding arrest warrant. The High Court ruled that even if police violate the Constitution by stopping…
September 14, 2016
In a recent decision, the United States Supreme Court held that states cannot criminalize the refusal to take a blood test without a warrant, but also ruled that it was acceptable for states to punish the refusal to take a breath test. The Court went…
February 2, 2016
Montgomery v. Louisiana For the second time in 4 years, the United States Supreme Court handed down a major ruling in an Eighth Amendment juvenile sentencing case with its decision in Montgomery v. Louisiana (2016). Miller v. Alabama In 2012, the Court ruled in Miller v. Alabama, 567 U….
November 23, 2015
COLUMBIA, SC (WLTX)- It’s called Duey Dialer, and it’s here in the Midlands. The app is available for free download in eight states, including South Carolina. But it’s stirring up controversy because of its target audience: drunk drivers. You download the app, and if you’re…
November 23, 2015
Are your driving privileges currently under suspension for accumulating too many points? If so, call the law offices of Bernstein & Bernstein, LLC, because you may eligible for a special driver’s license. Under South Carolina law, the Department of Motor Vehicles may suspend a person’s…
November 23, 2015
Are you currently facing criminal charges in General Sessions Court that are punishable by a term of imprisonment in the Department of Corrections? Have you exhausted all diversionary programs from Pre-Trial Intervention (“PTI”) to a Conditional Discharge plea? Are you worried about having up a…
November 23, 2015
When you ask someone about the possible reasons that a person could lose his or her driver’s license, most people think of Unpaid traffic tickets A DUI conviction Accumulation of the maximum number of points allowed What most people don’t know is that if you…
November 23, 2015
Workers Compensation for Back Injuries The Facts About Workplace Back Injuries The Facts About Workplace Back Injuries Back injuries on the job are reported as the most common reason for workplace absenteeism, which can result in loss of wages and opportunities for millions of workers….
November 23, 2015
Dealing with a South Carolina DUI Charge If you’ve recently been pulled over for a traffic violation and charged with Driving Under the Influence in South Carolina, try not to panic. Every year, South Carolina rakes in billions of dollars from citizens in the form…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation for Leg and Knee Injuries Leg and knee injuries can and do occur on a frequent basis on the job, causing thousands of workers’ compensation cases annually. Not only can knee and leg injuries produce debilitating conditions in victims, but they can require…
November 23, 2015
Workers’ Compensation for Shoulder Injuries on the Job Did you know that one of the more common of workers’ compensation accidents is that of should injuries? This is especially true in jobs that happen in industrial settings where the use of the shoulders in every…
