Recent Blog Posts
Malpractice Risks in the Age of Telemedicine
Since the pandemic, telemedicine has grown dramatically among physicians. According to the American Medical Association, nearly 75% of all doctors practice telemedicine, which is only slightly down from the number in 2020, at the peak of COVID. Telemedicine presents opportunities to connect with patients around the state, but the practice also raises certain malpractice… Read More »
How Motorcyclists Can Protect Themselves from Road Rage
Road rage is increasing. The quickened pace of daily life, combined with economic stress, has led to many angry drivers behind the wheel. Road rage incidents usually occur when a motorist takes some action which offends another driver. Instead of letting it go, this driver takes the incident personally. For example, a driver might… Read More »
Who is Responsible for Injuries in a Swimming Pool?
Each year, about 350 people drown in swimming pools, and thousands are injured. The reasons for these accidents vary. Some people simply do not know how to swim. This is especially true of young children who end up around a pool and fall in. Other children and adults die because they fall and strike… Read More »
Defective Power Banks Subject to Recall
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced a recall of a popular power bank due to fire and burn hazards. Sadly, several people have been injured and one elderly woman even died. It is critical to stop using the product and seek a refund. Contact Snyder Heitman, LLC, to discuss any defective product… Read More »
Backing-Up Truck Accidents: Is the Pedestrian at Fault?
Tractor-trailers and other trucks pull into Greenville and other South Carolina cities to pick up cargo or deliver it to stores. We see these trucks pulling up to big box stores or even into downtown at all hours of the day. Sometimes pedestrians or dock workers can be struck when a truck is in… Read More »
What Causes Lower Back Pain after a Car Accident?
After a car accident, many motorists reach for their lower back in pain. Lower back injuries are common after accidents, but there are difficulties with proper diagnosis, and pain is hard to manage. At Snyder Heitman, LLC, our firm consults with injured motorists who are dealing with all kinds of aches and pains after… Read More »
Where Do Most Fatal Motorcycle Accidents Happen?
Motorcycle accidents can happen anywhere: on the highway, on side streets, and even in parking lots. But these collisions are more common in certain places, and motorists should be aware of the risks. At Snyder Heitman, LLC, we help injured motorcyclists seek compensation after they are injured in a collision. We typically file claims… Read More »
How Out-of-State Drivers Complicate Car Accident Cases
South Carolina is a magnet for visitors in the Spring. Drawn by our warm weather, tourists drive into South Carolina from distant states, and many businesses hold conferences in the state. While here, some visitors will get into car accidents. At Snyder Heitman, LLC, we know that an out-of-state driver can complicate a personal… Read More »
Dangerous Bed Rails Put Seniors at Risk
Two recent product recalls spotlight how defective products can endanger our loved ones, even in our own homes. The recent recalls involve adult bed rails which many people use to help seniors get in and out of bed. These defective products could easily cause significant injuries because they fail to work properly, and we… Read More »
Hazardous Material Spills
Some trucks on the road are hauling hazardous materials, including toxic substances or fuel. Any collision with one of these rigs can result in a spill, leading to fires or massive injuries. Entire communities are affected when a truck carrying toxic chemicals rolls over or explodes. Contact a law firm with deep experience in… Read More »