- GuardianshipThese losses and consequences can place a heavy burden on you and your family members, at a time when you are also dealing with tremendous grief and tragedy. Our experienced attorneys can help you decide what to do next. We are committed to helping you recover from this traumatic time by holding the responsible party accountable.
- Child AbuseMcWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, P.A. is proud to support the Dickerson Children’s Advocacy Center. The Center works with children affected by physical and sexual abuse, drug endangerment, and the witnessing of violence. They provide a safe and caring environment where children and their non-abusive parent(s) or guardians can receive services and emotional support under one roof. The Center is a child-focused facility that provides forensic interviews, forensic medicals, mental health and victim advocate services to victims of child abuse between the ages of 0 to 18. Providing these services in a single location can help alleviate additional stress and trauma that that these children can experience by moving between agencies. For more information, visit https://www.dickersoncac.org.
- DUI/DWIDid you lose a loved one in a fatal accident such as one involving a vehicle such as a drunk driving accident, aggressive driving, or construction site, or other incident?
- Wrongful DeathIn the event that a person died after being exposed to toxic water, their family will be eligible to redress their injury through a wrongful death lawsuit.
- Traffic ViolationsCar accidents occur because of a variety of reasons, but can often be traced back to negligence on the part of one or both drivers. Oftentimes, car crashes occur because of inclement weather, or a variety of dangerous driving practices like speeding, or ignoring traffic signage and instruction. But car accidents also include the following causes...
- Sex Crimes
- Assault
- Workers CompensationIn some cases, lawsuits are brought against third parties responsible for workplace injuries. For example, an injured construction worker may sue the manufacturer of dangerous and defective machinery. The South Carolina workers compensation lawyers at McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates can determine the avenue of compensation most beneficial to you.
- Premises LiabilityWhen a person purchases property, especially for the sake of doing business, he or she undertakes certain responsibilities. Among them is keeping the property in reasonably safe condition for those who are permitted or invited to be there. The total of these responsibilities is known as premises liability.
- Property DamageProperty damage – Again, this doesn’t apply to most dog bite cases. However, there are some instances where significant property damage does occur as a result of the attack. For instance, the dog might have damaged the victim’s phone, glasses, clothes, jewelry, or furniture during the attack.
- Personal InjuryInjury at the hands of another person’s negligence and carelessness can have devastating effects on your life. At McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, our personal injury lawyers understand the trauma and stress that injury to you or your loved one brings to your family.
- Medical MalpracticeMedical malpractice also referred to as medical negligence, occurs when a healthcare practitioner fails to exercise the proper degree of skill and care required by the profession. An article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) estimates that 250,000 deaths per year are caused by medical errors. This makes medical errors the third most frequent cause of fatalities in the US, after heart disease and cancer–and medical malpractice cases often go unreported, so they could be even deadlier.
- Auto Accidents
- Social Security DisabilitySouth Carolina Social Security Disability is a complex government program that provides financial assistance to those unable to work, but there is an abundance of red tape, deadlines, and paperwork that can make it very difficult for you to receive the benefits you deserve. We understand the system, and we know how the social security disability hearing process works. We can assure you that if you qualify for benefits, we will get them for you, and we will get them as soon as possible. Some people wait months, even years, to get benefits they are owed, and some never get them at all. We will work very hard to make sure that does not happen to you. Just leave the legal matters to us.
- Dog BitesApproximately 4.7 million people, mostly children, suffer dog-bite injuries in the United States each year, and about 10 to 20 die from dog attacks. Children are more vulnerable to dog bites because they are less familiar with dogs’ behaviors and are less able to defend themselves. Their shorter stature also makes them more likely to be bitten in the face, which tends to make their injuries more serious and more likely to result in life-long scarring.
- Slip and Fall InjuryIf the two sides can’t reach an agreement in mediation, the next step is to go to trial. If your case heads to trial, your attorney will represent you in front of a jury. They will argue your case, present evidence, interview relevant parties and witnesses, and work to maximize your chances of receiving fair compensation for your slip-and-fall injury. Many cases still settle in the time between mediation and trial, or once a trial has started.
- Power of AttorneyThose who are particularly at risk for the types of abuse listed above are those who have functional dependence/disability, poor physical health, cognitive impairment, and poor mental health. Unfortunately, most nursing home residents suffer from one or several of these conditions, making them easy targets.