RPWB Attorney Beth Burke Honored with the Richard D. Hailey Distinguished Service Award
We are thrilled to announce that Beth Burke, partner at Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman (RPWB), has been awarded the prestigious Richard D. Hailey Distinguished Service Award by the American Association for Justice.
This honor, presented annually by AAJ, celebrates …
Memory Loss After a Car Accident
A car accident can disrupt your life in many ways. One of the most significant yet overlooked effects involves your brain. Whether from a physical blow to the head or the psychological shock of the crash, your brain can suffer …
What Are Common Causes of Car Accidents in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina?
Car accidents—an unfortunate reality on South Carolina’s roads—cause injuries, stress, and property damage for countless families each year. But if you understand the most common causes of collisions, you can make smarter choices and keep yourself and your loved …
Who Is Liable for My Injuries in an Uber and Lyft Car Accident?
Rideshare companies have become increasingly popular due to their convenience and ease of summoning their services. With just a few clicks and swipes on your phone, a driver can be at your door and delivering you to your destination. But …
Jamestown Man Jailed Following Deadly Hit-and-Run
North Charleston Police have arrested a 24-year-old Jamestown man in connection with a deadly hit-and-run involving a pedestrian last month. He has been charged with reckless homicide and leaving the scene of a collision with death after allegedly striking a …
I Was Rear-Ended: Who Is Responsible?
In most car accident cases, the driver who acted negligently is legally responsible for damages. Negligence is generally defined as failing to exercise reasonable care under the circumstances. In rear-end accidents, there’s a strong legal presumption that the rear driver …
How Do You Prove a Wrongful Death Claim?
Losing a loved one is devastating, especially when their death was caused by someone else’s negligence or misconduct. A wrongful death claim allows surviving family members to seek justice and compensation when a person dies due to the careless, reckless, …
Can Prescription Medication Increase Your Car Accident Risk?
Prescription medications help millions of people manage their health issues every day. But some of these same medications could make driving much riskier, even when taken exactly as prescribed. Unfortunately, many drivers never think about this risk until it is …
Steps to Take After a Loved One Dies in a Preventable Accident in Charleston
Losing someone you love is always devastating—but when that loss is caused by someone else’s carelessness, the grief is compounded by anger and unanswered questions. Whether it was a car crash, a slip and fall on dangerous property, or …
Top Causes of Uber and Lyft Accidents in Charleston and How to Protect Your Rights
Charleston’s historic charm and busy tourism scene make rideshare services like Uber and Lyft a popular choice for locals and visitors alike. But with more rideshare drivers on the road comes a higher risk of crashes, and determining who’s …