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Waiting on injury compensation?

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 16 May 2023 18:30:34 +0000

How can you cover your medical expenses while waiting? It can take months — or even years — to receive the compensation you are entitled to after suffering an injury in South Carolina. So how do you cover your medical expenses in the meantime? Here Are A Few Ways To Cover While Waiting: •...

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Marijuana and Driving: Has legalization caused more road accidents?

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 13:42:13 +0000

With regards to impaired driving, alcohol consumption is still the number one cause of road accidents and deaths. As states throughout the nation relax laws on the use of marijuana, the impact on the roads is unclear. Will more users pose threats to innocent drivers and civilians? Has legalizing marijuana caused more road accidents? How...

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Asbestos is Still Harmful to Americans!

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 13:28:34 +0000

A shocking number of Americans, including school children, are still exposed to asbestos. According the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), any building constructed before 1981 is presumed to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a deadly carcinogen, known to cause lung cancer and mesothelioma while killing an average 15,000 people a year in the United...

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Links Between Proton Pump Inhibitors and Kidney Failure or Disease

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 20:47:37 +0000

It happens often. Medical treatment for one issue leads to another as side effects take over. But, what happens when serious adverse effects leave you with debilitating pain or, even worse, disease or failure of a major organ? We’ve recently received information about proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), or heartburn medications which are either over-the-counter or...

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Serious Medical Issues Associated with Essure

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:53:51 +0000

Essure is a type of medical device that is used as a permanent surgical sterilization procedure. The device was developed by Bayer AG. Specifically, it is a small coil that is inserted into the fallopian tubes to block fertilization. Unfortunately, thousands of women have developed serious problems associated with the devices, and litigation has resulted....

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Older Motorcyclists are Suffering More Road Fatalities

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:03:11 +0000

Motorcyclists love riding in South Carolina where scenic routes take you through the coastal plains of the Lowcountry to the thick forests of the Piedmont in the upstate. Riders enjoy views of farms, coastlines, rivers and waterfalls. It’s no wonder a growing number of motorcyclists are attracted to our roads and those of every state...

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Sports and Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:44:51 +0000

Did you play football as a child? Maybe you have a child who plays or dreams of playing as a star in the NFL. As we watched Super Bowl 50, it was evident that the popularity of the sport is greater today than ever. But, who has the interest of the players at heart? No,...

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Top Roadway Dangers in Charleston & Defensive Driving Tips

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Thu, 17 Dec 2015 20:30:14 +0000

South Carolina ranked “8th most dangerous state to drive in” recently by The Wall Street Journal. And, this isn’t the first time we’ve received a poor rating. Often South Carolina has more accidents and deaths per 100,000 residents than other states in the country. What can we do to help keep drivers, passengers, pedestrians and...

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Know Your Responsibilities as a Holiday Party Host

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 11:40:21 +0000

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and many are preparing to host dinner at their homes. Others are considering throwing a Holiday or New Year’s party. But, maybe you’re not hosting. Chances are, you are still planning to drive to or from any of these festivities. As we prepare to celebrate with friends and family,...

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Beware of Lethal Dangers Lurking in Your Home

A. Elliott Barrow, Jr. — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 18:20:32 +0000

All too often we hear about someone who has accidentally poisoned themselves or someone else with a dangerous household chemical. While threats from lead-based paint and asbestos are well publicized, many other silent dangers are present in nearly every home and business in the United States. The good news: some companies and government entities are...

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