Case: Pedestrian Hit by DUI Driver in Downtown Charleston
Result: $72,500.00 In October of 2018, a young woman was walking in downtown Charleston when she was hit by a car. She and her friends were walking in the crosswalk…
Trial Verdict: Horry County Jury Awards Quick Verdict for Motor Vehicle Accident
Result: $212,311.80 In June of 2016, a Steinberg Law Firm client (age 74) was injured in a motor vehicle collision in Horry County. At the time of the collision, our…
With New Federal Requirements in Place, South Carolina Condo Owners May Face Lower Property Values and Difficulties Selling a Condo if a Building has Water Intrusion or Structural Problems
Stating that “in the aftermath of the collapse of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, Florida, the risks of residential buildings with aging infrastructure and in need of Critical Repairs…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claims
A workplace injury can have many outcomes. Ideally, with appropriate rest and medical treatment, workers recover from their injuries and return to work. In other cases, workers may suffer ongoing…
Modest Growth in New Condominiums and HOAs Expected for 2022
The number of new condominium communities and homeowners associations will increase by more than 5,000 in 2022 predicts the Foundation for Community Association Research, a research affiliate of the Community Associations…
Zelda Rouse, Legal Administrator, Honored at Black Excellence Brunch for Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans in U.S. history. It is also a time to honor Black history and extraordinary individuals who…
I Have Long-Haul COVID-19 Symptoms and Cannot Work. What Can I Do?
If a person becomes infected with COVID-19, they may not realize that they can develop long-haul symptoms. Symptoms may persist for weeks or months after the initial bout of the…
Case: Charleston Area Beach Front Home Reno Gone Wrong
Result: $265,000 A beautiful, beachfront home underwent significant renovation work in 2018, including a new, metal roof, cement fiberboard siding, windows, and new framing and waterproof surface for a deck….
I Have A Lot of Medical Bills and Lost Wages From Getting Covid. What Can I Do?
Recovering from the long-term financial damages of COVID may be harder than overcoming the physical effects of the virus. Many survivors face exorbitant medical bills and lost wages from when…
New Government Report Finds 13 Workers Died Per Day in 2020
Construction Jobs Are the Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S. It is no surprise that workplace accidents are common. However, according to a recent report released by the Bureau of Labor…
Can I Sue a Restaurant or Business if I Caught Covid-19 There?
It is very difficult to prove that a business is legally responsible for a COVID-19 infection. Companies in South Carolina and many other states have been released from personal liability…
Who Are the Largest Homebuilders in the U.S.?
It is no surprise that many of the top names will be familiar to South Carolina residents. How many homes did they sell and how much money did they make?…
Our Family Lost a Loved One Who Was in a Nursing Home and Contracted COVID-19. Do We Have Any Legal Options For Suing the Nursing Home?
The COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone’s lives in different ways. For residents of South Carolina nursing homes, however, the pandemic exposed them to unique risks. The result was that thousands of residents…
Do Workplace Violence Injuries Qualify for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
Employees can be a victim of workplace violence that leads to injuries. Such injuries can mean lost time from work, medical expenses and permanent injury. Workplace violence is often sudden…
Attorney Catherine D. Meehan Named Partner
The Steinberg Law Firm is pleased to announce Attorney Catherine “Catie” Meehan as the newest partner at the firm. Catie is the first female partner in the firm’s history and will continue…
What are the Most Common Work Related Fatalities?
The Most Dangerous Jobs and Industries in the U.S. in 2020 In the United States, on-the-job deaths decreased in 2020 from 2019 by approximately 10.7%. According to the Bureau of…
Defective Products Can Lead to Injuries
Recently Recalled Items May be on Your Gift List During the holidays, there is a lot of excitement around using all the new gifts you just received and trying out…
If I Get COVID-19 at Work, Can I Get Workers’ Compensation?
The COVID-19 pandemic changed people’s daily lives in the United States and, to a large degree, worldwide. People were put in a position of needing to take extra precautions to…