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 …
Road Rage and Car Accidents in South Carolina: When Aggression Leads to Injury
We’ve all experienced it: the frustration of heavy traffic, the annoyance of someone cutting you off, or the intimidation of a tailgater. That surge of adrenaline and urge to retaliate is a common human reaction. However, when these everyday frustrations …
Hit by a Distracted Driver: Your Rights and Options in South Carolina
Whether through texting, talking on the phone, eating, or adjusting the radio, distracted driving has turned into an epidemic on South Carolina roads. Anything that takes your mental focus off the hazards in front of you poses serious risks to …
What Happens if I Am in a Car Accident with an Uninsured Driver in Mt. Pleasant?
Getting into a car accident is stressful under any circumstances, but when the at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance, things can become even more complicated. Unfortunately, uninsured drivers are still a reality in South Carolina, including right here in Mt. Pleasant. …
Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Charleston?
Losing a loved one is always a deeply emotional experience. When a loved one dies due to the wrongful actions of another, the pain can be compounded by the legal complexities of seeking justice.
In Charleston, South Carolina, a wrongful …
Boiling Crab Restaurant Settlement Update
LAS VEGAS, N.V. – A class action lawsuit brought by employees of the Boiling Crab restaurant in Las Vegas, involving allegations over a tip pool, has reached a settlement on behalf of all opt-in employees.
In the lawsuit, filed on …
Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC Attorneys Selected to the 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman LLC is pleased to announce that Charles W. Patrick, Jr., Esq., Elizabeth Middleton Burke, Esq., Kenneth J. Wilson, Esq., and Deon Tedder, Esq. have been named to the 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising …