For any Charleston DUI lawyer, defending a felony DUI is very challenging, and the stakes are much higher than defending a municipal or magistrate-level DUI, such as a DUI 1st. In South Carolina, felony DUI involves the great bodily injury or death of another person. A felony DUI differs from a DUI in both
Expert Testimony in the Age of Generative AI: Recent Case Developments
Much has been written about the risks of lawyers relying on generative artificial intelligence (Gen. AI) to draft briefs—especially when unchecked citations turn out to be hallucinated. But lawyer briefs are not the only documents that demand scrutiny. As the cases below show, lawyers must also carefully review their experts’ affidavits, declarations, and reports before
Delivery-Driver Accident Claims in California — What Victims Need to Know
By Steven M. Sweat, Personal Injury Lawyers, APC
Delivery drivers — whether they work for Amazon Logistics, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, Instacart, or independent courier services — are everywhere in California. With more delivery vehicles on the road, crashes involving delivery drivers are increasingly common. If you’ve been injured in a crash involving a delivery
How to Find the Best Deal on Car Insurance in California
If you live in California, you already know driving here is its own sport: crowded freeways, unpredictable commuters, lots of tourists, and big-city traffic stress. That reality makes car insurance more than a paperwork exercise — it’s protection for your health, your car, and your finances. This guide walks you step-by-step through how to find
Drunk-Driving Accident Injury Claims in California — A Complete Guide for Victims
Every year Californians are injured or killed by drivers who made the choice to get behind the wheel while impaired. If you or a loved one were hurt in a crash caused by an intoxicated driver, the legal road ahead can feel confusing, hostile, and time-sensitive. This guide explains — in plain language — how
How to Select a Top-Notch Car Accident Lawyer in Los Angeles
Getting into a car accident is traumatic — the physical pain, the medical bills, lost wages, insurance hassles, and the emotional stress can quickly become overwhelming. Choosing the right attorney at that moment matters. A strong car accident lawyer not only levels the playing field against insurance companies, but can also protect your legal rights,
Still toxic after all these years: tragedy at Gas Works Park
Gas Works Park is a toxic waste site where oil and other harmful chemicals fester just below the surface. But the city of Seattle had the great idea of turning it into a park – opening it to the public fully in 1976. Beautiful “kite hill” is actually a mound of sewage and toxic structural
How to Obtain and Use a Traffic Collision Report for a Personal Injury Car Accident Case in California
When you’re injured in a car crash, one of the single most important pieces of evidence for insurance claims and personal-injury lawsuits is the official traffic collision report. This document—whether it’s the DMV SR-1 you file after certain collisions or the investigating agency’s police/CHP collision report—captures what the officer saw, witness names, vehicle positions, diagram(s),
What to Do After a Car Accident in California: A Step-by-Step Guide for Crash Victims
A car accident is often a disorienting, frightening, and overwhelming experience. In the moments, hours, and days after a crash, your decisions and actions can have a major impact — not just on your health and recovery, but also on your legal rights and ability to pursue compensation. This guide walks you through what to
How to Find a Quality Personal Injury Attorney in Los Angeles — a practical, no-nonsense guide
If you’ve been injured in Los Angeles — in a car crash, on someone’s property, at work, or in any situation that wasn’t your fault — the choices you make in the first weeks and months can dramatically affect what you recover and how smoothly the case goes. Finding a quality personal injury attorney isn’t