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The law firm has taken on significant causes throughout its history, making South Carolina families much safer as a result of the actions taken by the families of victims represented by the firm. One notable example is Chandler’s Law, which was enacted in South Carolina. This law came about after a mother and father received a devastating call about their child, who had died in an ATV accident shortly after they dropped him off for a swim party. The firm not only secured justice for that family but also, through their perseverance, helped pass legislation requiring safety equipment and training before operating an ATV.
Additionally, the firm has contributed to a requirement for bars in South Carolina that sell liquor to carry a million-dollar liability insurance policy, which did not exist six or seven years ago. This change stemmed from representing a Dillon County sheriff’s officer whose life was irreparably affected when he was hit head-on by a drunk driver. Through this case, the firm successfully advocated for a bill mandating that bars and restaurants carry sufficient liability coverage.
Another impactful case involved a family whose freshman daughter fell to her death from a nine-story building at the University of South Carolina. The family, upon receiving the tragic news while traveling back to Atlanta, discovered that the university police had mishandled the investigation. With the firm’s assistance, they pursued legislative action, resulting in the passage of the Jessica Horton Act. This law prohibits universities from investigating serious injuries, deaths, or rapes on their campuses independently.
These examples illustrate the firm’s fearless approach to litigation. Whether taking on large corporations like Johnson & Johnson in cancer cases or 3M in earplug lawsuits, the cases demand lawyers who are fearless, passionate, compassionate, and curious.
What are some examples of your firm’s fearless pursuit of justice? The law firm has championed significant causes throughout its history, contributing to the safety of South Carolina families as a result of the actions taken by the families of victims they represent. One notable achievement is the enactment of Chandler’s Law in South Carolina. This law emerged after a mother and father received the heartbreaking news of their child’s death in an ATV accident shortly after dropping him off for a swim party. The firm not only secured justice for this family but also played a crucial role in passing legislation that mandates safety equipment and training before operating an ATV.
Moreover, the firm was instrumental in establishing a requirement for bars in South Carolina that serve liquor to carry a million-dollar liability insurance policy, a measure that did not exist six or seven years ago. This change resulted from representing a Dillon County sheriff’s officer whose life was drastically altered after being struck head-on by a drunk driver. Through this case, the firm effectively advocated for legislation mandating adequate liability coverage for bars and restaurants.
Another significant case involved a family whose freshman daughter tragically fell to her death from a nine-story building at the University of South Carolina. After receiving the devastating news while returning to Atlanta, the family discovered that the university police had mishandled the investigation. With the firm’s guidance, they pursued legislative action, leading to the passage of the Jessica Horton Act, which prohibits universities from conducting their own investigations into serious injuries, deaths, or rapes on their campuses.
These instances exemplify the firm’s fearless approach to litigation. Whether challenging large corporations like Johnson & Johnson in cancer cases or taking on 3M in earplug lawsuits, the firm handles cases that require lawyers who are fearless, passionate, compassionate, and curious.