Greenville Personal Injury Attorneys at The Druanne White Law Firm
December 28th, 2011
The moments after a car accident are some of the most hectic and stressful in a person’s life. Should you decide to pursue legal action after an accident, your auto accident attorney will need to know exactly what happened during the time before and after your car accident, moments you may not be able to accurately recall if you are unprepared.
The following list is handy to keep in your glove compartment, alongside the rest of your car accident kit. Whether you are in a minor fender bender or suffered serious injuries as a result of an auto accident, this list will help ensure you gather all the necessary information needed to obtain accurate compensation for personal damages:
STOP – whether or not the accident was your fault, it is required by law to stop and make sure everyone is okay and exchange all contact, insurance, and vehicle information
- CALL – if anyone has been injured, the police, ambulance and fire department may need to be called if injuries are serious
- EXCHANGE – information, including your name, address, phone number, car registration number, license plat number and all insurance names and phone numbers should be shared with each party
- PHOTOGRAPH – pictures from the accident of all vehicles involved, as well as any injuries are ways for the authorities and your attorney to understand what happened. All of these will help your qualified auto accident attorney construct an accurate case
- OBTAIN – information from anyone who saw the accident occur is important to your case, so contact information should be gathered on site
During the weeks after the accident, be sure to keep accurate logs of all doctors visits’, medical bills and any transportation costs should you seek compensation in an auto accident case.
If you have been injured in Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina or any of the surrounding counties, please contact the experienced auto accident attorneys at the Druanne White Law Firm. You may be able to obtain compensation for property damage and personal injuries.
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November 28th, 2011
The Supreme Court of South Carolina is the highest court in the state. There is one chief justice and four associate justices on the bench. While they have both appellate and original jurisdiction, and oversee many different types of cases, they also are charged with overseeing the admission of people to practice law in the state.
The South Carolina Bar holds firmly that “the license to practice law is a privilege and not a right.” As such, it is held that indigent defendants are entitled to professional and aggressive criminal defense representation as outlined in the United States Constitution. Should an attorney choose not to represent an indigent defendant on the grounds of inadequate compensation, the South Carolina Bar supports the court’s right to hold that attorney in contempt, and punish him or her within the full extent of the law.
Druanne White, Criminal Defense Attorney
Compensation for attorney’s fees in cases with indigent defendants is capped at $3,500. In many cases, these lawsuits involve several hours of work both in and out of the courtroom. When an attorney puts in sufficient time, and defends her client to the best of her abilities, she may be awarded additional fees at the court’s discretion.
Criminal defense attorney Druanne White strongly believes in “innocent until proven guilty.” When appointed as an attorney for an indigent client, attorney White devotes her time and resources to defending her client to the best of her abilities. Standing with the South Carolina Bar and acknowledging his privilege to serve as an attorney, Druanne White fights tirelessly and aggressively for all of her clients.
If you need a criminal defense attorney in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the Druanne White Law Firm to schedule a confidential consultation today.
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November 21st, 2011
ID theft is a federal crime that carries with it strict and aggressive penalties. With the rise of computer ID theft, and several high profile cases, the federal government has instituted penalties ranging from jail time to serious fines. However, circumstances are seldom as black and white as they appear, and only an experienced criminal defense attorney like Druanne White can assist you when you have been accused of ID theft.
South Carolina ID Theft
There are two primary types of ID theft:
- Possession – Knowingly possessing fraudulent documents, or having equipment that could produce such documents
- Production – Creating fraudulent birth certificates, driver’s licenses, or personal identification cards
Under the South Carolina Personal Financial Security Act, a person found guilty of these crimes can be charged with restitution, court fees, and imprisonment for up to ten years.
When you are charged with ID theft, you will require someone who is intimately familiar with the law to assist in building your case. Trying to tackle the system alone will almost always result in the maximum penalties. You have a Constitutional right to defend yourself against these and other criminal allegations. Dedicated South Carolina criminal defense attorney Druanne White will work to ensure you are treated fairly, and that your rights are preserved.
If you have been accused of ID theft in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the aggressive criminal defense attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to schedule an initial confidential consultation today.
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November 15th, 2011
There can be several causes of brain injuries. Slip and fall accidents, automobile accidents, and workplace accidents can all cause impact to your head resulting in serious and permanent injuries. Depending on the extent of your injury, you may face long-term rehabilitation, and in many cases full recovery is impossible.
When you suffer a brain injury due to someone else’s negligence, you deserve compensation for both the short-term and life-long damages it will cause. The South Carolina personal injury attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm are here to help you and your family get the justice you deserve.
Types of Brain Injuries
There are two types of traumatic brain injuries:
- Open brain injuries in which an object penetrates the brain after it fractures, resulting in damage to just one part of the brain
- Closed brain injuries in which the brain is bounced around within the skull cavity, resulting in damage to a larger area of the brain
Accidents most frequently involve one of two types of brain injury: contusions or axonal injuries. Both of these injuries occur when the tissue of your brain strikes your skull cavity. While the type of damage done to the brain can vary, they both have the potential to be debilitating.
Non-traumatic brain injuries are generally not caused by accidents, but may result from a lack of oxygen during medical procedures or from exposure to environmental toxins. These injuries, like traumatic brain injury, have the potential to negatively impact every area of your life.
No matter what type of brain injury you have sustained, you deserve to be compensated for lost wages, medical expenses, and a loss of quality of life. The attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm will work closely with you and help ensure you are provided with the full compensation you deserve.
If you have sustained any type of brain injury in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the personal injury attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to schedule an initial consultation today.
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October 24th, 2011
The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that a 20-year-old worker has a 30 percent chance of becoming disabled before reaching retirement age. Due to the large number of applications the SSA receives on a monthly basis, over 60 percent of applicants face a denial of benefits after their initial filing for Social Security.
Denial of benefits is due in large part to paperwork being filled out incorrectly, or evidence not being properly submitted. The process for filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) can be incredibly complex. You need an experienced SSD attorney on your side to help insure you claim is not denied, and to assist with an appeal in the case that it is.
Determining Eligibility
There are a number of qualifications that will go into determining your compensation under SSD. You must have contributed to Social Security during your working career, and be able to prove that your disability will impact your ability to work. Alternate methods of earning wages will be considered and, depending on the extent of your disabilities, may decrease the amount of compensation you can collect.
Making sure you provide sufficient evidence about your disability can be an extremely involved process. With an experienced Social Security attorney on your side, you can feel confident that every possible step is being taken to ensure you are granted the compensation you will require to meet your financial needs.
If you need to file for SSD in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the Social Security attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to see how we can help you during this complex process.
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October 17th, 2011
Truck accidents are an all too common occurrence on South Carolina roadways. When you are involved in a truck accident, serious injuries and even death are much more likely. Accidents involving trucks are not like other motor vehicle accidents. There can be multiple parties who played a contributing role in the accident, and several layers of protection for truckers and the companies they work for. Knowing what to do after a truck accident can help build your case, and be vital in ensuring you are fully compensated for all of your damages.
What to Do After a Truck Accident
Depending on the severity of your injury, you may not be able to collect information from the truck driver and witnesses to the accident. This information, along with a police report, and photographs of the scene can be helpful in building your lawsuit, but are not always possible to obtain.
In either case, if you have been injured in a truck accident, you will want to seek immediate medical assistance. Many injuries can take months to show symptoms, and you need to be thoroughly evaluated by a qualified physician to determine the extent of your damages.
As soon as you are able, you should contact the South Carolina truck accident attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm. Make no mistake; as soon as the truck accident occurs, insurance companies and the attorneys for the driver and his company will begin working on minimizing your settlement. You need an aggressive attorney who will not back down to insurance and will hold the negligent parties responsible to get you the full compensation you deserve.
If you have been injured in a truck accident in Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the truck accident attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to schedule a free initial consultation today.
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October 12th, 2011
In South Carolina, your Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits will last as long as your medical records do not show signs of improvement. Depending on the extent of your disability, this can translate to a life-time of SSD benefits. However, all SSD claims are reviewed periodically by the Social Security Administration. If it is determined during one of these reviews that you are capable of returning to work, your benefits will cease.
Alternative Forms of Income
As part of your Social Security qualifications, you may be required to seek alternate means of employment. A government representative will work with you while you are receiving SSD to determine if you are capable of working, even if it is in a different field with a different wage structure. If you are capable of returning to work, your SSD benefits will cease.
When you come to the Druanne White Law Firm for assistance in filing a SSD claim, we will work with you to help you determine how long you should be able to collect benefits, and provide you with information about what to expect during your benefit period.
If you are filing for SSD in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the Social Security attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to schedule an informative consultation today.
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September 12th, 2011
The loss of a loved one is emotionally devastating. It also has the capacity to be financially devastating to surviving family members. A key part of South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law is wrongful death benefits for family members who have lost a loved one due to a workplace injury.
Workers’ Compensation and Wrongful Death
When you lose a loved one due to an injury sustained at work, you have a right to file a Workers’ Compensation claim that will include:
- End of life expenses
- Spousal compensation
- Compensation for dependent children
This compensation can be incredibly helpful in the trying months following your loved one’s death. However, if the death could have been prevented, you may have cause to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the negligent party.
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
You have cause to file a wrongful death lawsuit anytime you lose a loved one due to someone else’s negligence. In many cases, the compensation from a lawsuit will far exceed those offered by a Workers’ Compensation claim. In addition to the benefits offered by Workers’ Compensation, a lawsuit can include damages such as:
- Projected future wages
- Projected future financial contributions
- Loss of a loved one
If you have lost a loved one due to a workplace injury in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to schedule a free initial consultation today.
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September 6th, 2011
Under South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law, you are entitled to receive the following benefits when you are injured on the job:
- Wage compensation payments – You are entitled to receive 66 2/3 percent of your average weekly salary from Workers’ Compensation. This amount will be based on your average salary over the last quarter of your employment and will also include any income from a second job. Your benefits will begin 14 days after you have been out of work, but your first payment will include compensation for those first two weeks. Your compensation will end when your doctor releases you back to work
- Medical compensation benefits – You are entitled to receive compensation for all medical expenses related to your injury including surgeries, prescriptions, prosthetics, and rehabilitative services. You must select your doctor from a list provided by your employer, but if your chosen doctor is more than 10 miles away, you will also receive compensation for mileage
- Permanent disability compensation – If your injury results in permanent disability, you are entitled to long-term Workers’ Compensation. The amount you are entitled to will depend on the extent of your disability
Do I Need an Attorney?
When you are injured on the job, you need an attorney to help you file the paperwork, and make sure everything for your claim is in order. An experienced Workers’ Compensation attorney can help ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation, and are provided with sufficient time to fully recover from your injury.
If you have been injured on the job in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to see how we can help you file your claim today.
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September 2nd, 2011
When you are injured on the job, you have the right to file a Workers’ Compensation claim. For many workers, dealing with an injury and lost wages can be overwhelming, and the idea of filing a claim may seem to add more stress to the situation. However, if you sustain a workplace injury, filing for Workers’ Compensation is one step that can help eliminate some of your stress. The experienced Greenville, South Carolina Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm can help you file your claim, and get the compensation you need to cover all of your expenses.
How to File a Claim
Workers’ Compensation claims can be filed online, over the phone, or through a meeting with a Workers’ Compensation representative. The paperwork and evidence you’ll need to submit can be complex, and is difficult for many people to manage on their own. The attorneys at Druanne White can help you file your initial claim, gather appropriate evidence, and help ensure a positive outcome. Many Workers’ Compensation claims are denied due to improper filing or inadequate evidence. With the assistance of our experienced attorneys, you can rest assured that your claim will get the prompt attention it deserves.
If you need to file a Workers’ Compensation claim in or around Greenville, Anderson, or Spartanburg, South Carolina, please contact the dedicated Workers’ Compensation attorneys at Druanne White Law Firm to schedule an initial consultation today.
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