Howell Law Blog

Despite Yearly Numbers On The Decline, Drunk Driving Accidents Still Rampant

Despite Yearly Numbers On The Decline, Drunk Driving Accidents Still Rampant

While redundant, the warnings of drinking and driving, no matter the source, don’t seem to be taken as seriously as they should by Americans. Everyd...

‘Distracted Doctoring’ Allegedly Kills Two Elderly Patients

‘Distracted Doctoring’ Allegedly Kills Two Elderly Patients

Your Charleston medical malpractice attorneys at Howell Law recently read about a case in which a doctor is alleged to have prescribed ten times the n...

Downtown Charleston Bike Accident Solidifies Reason To Step Up Bike Law Enforcement

Downtown Charleston Bike Accident Solidifies Reason To Step Up Bike Law Enforcement

At the busy downtown intersection of Calhoun and King Streets a bicyclist was struck by an S.U.V. breaking the rider’s pelvis. Breaking a pelvis can...

Employer Blamed For Exec’s Car Accident

Employer Blamed For Exec’s Car Accident

A California appeals court has ruled that an employer may be liable for personal injuries stemming from an executive’s car crash. The crash occurred...

Explosion At Popular Diner Injures Granddaughter Of Owner

Explosion At Popular Diner Injures Granddaughter Of Owner

An explosion at the Bootland Diner on Interstate 85 injured the granddaughter of the restaurant’s owner. The accident was caused by the restaurant o...

Family Sues Expert Witness In Lethal Injection Case

Family Sues Expert Witness In Lethal Injection Case

The Family of an inmate who was executed by lethal injection in the state of Ohio is suing an expert witness, alleging that he knew that the two drug ...

Holiday Dangers To Be Aware Of

Holiday Dangers To Be Aware Of

The holidays are typically a time of joy and relaxation. For some, they are a time of chaos and arguments. No matter how you spend your holidays, one ...

Hot Air Balloon Strikes Electrical Wires

Hot Air Balloon Strikes Electrical Wires

An accident involving a hot air balloon that struck overhead electrical wires while landing has left three people injured in Pennsylvania. According t...

Ken Burger Incites South Carolina Auto Accident Attorneys To Discuss Danger Of Texting And Driving

Ken Burger Incites South Carolina Auto Accident Attorneys To Discuss Danger Of Texting And Driving

Charleston workers compensation lawyers want to bring attention to an issue discussed by Post and Courier columnist, Ken Burger, the potential dangers...

Last Wrongful Death Lawsuit Stemming From 9/11 Attacks Settled

Last Wrongful Death Lawsuit Stemming From 9/11 Attacks Settled

Earlier this week your attorneys in Charleston read that, in New York, the last of the wrongful death lawsuits arising from the September 11, 2001, at...