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Eighth Circuit Court Of Appeals Affirms Decision Concerning Wrongful Death From House Fire And Hazardous Materials’ Labels

Eighth Circuit Court Of Appeals Affirms Decision Concerning Wrongful Death From House Fire And Hazardous Materials’ Labels

Your Charleston personal injury attorneys came across a recent court decision involving fatal burn injuries and the labeling of the product that fuele...

House Fire Forces Elderly Woman To Jump From Second Story

House Fire Forces Elderly Woman To Jump From Second Story

A house fire in Ridgeville over the weekend has forced eight people from their home and left two members of the family injured. One of the injured was...

Man Dies After Fire Escalates In A Controlled Burn

Man Dies After Fire Escalates In A Controlled Burn

In St. George, a man died recently in a controlled burn that got out of control. He was burning yard debris in Dorchester when high winds caused the...

“Avengers” Oven Mitt Causes Severe Burns

“Avengers” Oven Mitt Causes Severe Burns

Most of us have a favorite movie. We have watched it hundreds of times, it’s our go-to when we are home sick on the couch, and we even have a little...

Berkeley County Apartment Fire Ignited By Meth Lab Kills Three, Displaces Dozens

Berkeley County Apartment Fire Ignited By Meth Lab Kills Three, Displaces Dozens

Since last Thursday Charleston area news coverage has been dominated by a Goose Creek apartment fire that has taken a total of four lives, including a...

Severe Burn Injuries And The Truth About The “McDonald’s Coffee” Case.

Severe Burn Injuries And The Truth About The “McDonald’s Coffee” Case.

Injury lawyers in Charleston and the world at large have all heard about the woman who spilled McDonald’s coffee, sued and received $3 million in da...

Severe Burn Injuries From Firepots And Bug Repellent Fuelgels On The Rise

Severe Burn Injuries From Firepots And Bug Repellent Fuelgels On The Rise

Your Charleston burn injury lawyers recently learned of a terrifying number of incidents involving ceramic pots filled with flammable gel that have ex...

Deep Frying A Turkey Poses Safety Risks

Deep Frying A Turkey Poses Safety Risks

Thanksgiving is just a few short days away. If you are like most people hosting family gatherings, you already have your menu planned. For some, the m...