COLUMBIA Injury Law Blog

If you’ve been in a car accident in South Carolina, the state’s comparative negligence system will determine how much compensation you can recover. Under this rule, any percentage of fault assigned to you in court will reduce your award at trial. The court cannot award you compensation if you exceed a certain fault threshold. Here’s… Read More

Robert F. Goings named to Super Lawyers’ Top 10 List of all Attorneys In South Carolina In May 2025, Robert F. Goings, Attorney and Founder of Goings Law Firm, LLC, was honored by Super Lawyers and named to the Top 10 of all attorneys licensed in South Carolina.  Of the Top 10 attorneys selected, Robert is… Read More

South Carolina consistently ranks among the most dangerous states for drivers. Our state has a high rate of roadway fatalities, especially on rural roads, and understanding what causes accidents can help you stay safer from fatal car accidents. South Carolina car accidents lead to over 1,000 deaths each year and many thousands of injuries. Most… Read More

Robert F. Goings Named to South Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Personal Injury Law Power List Last month, Robert F. Goings, Attorney and Founder of Goings Law Firm, LLC, was honored by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as a member of their prestigious 2025 Personal Injury Law Power List. This recognition highlights his exceptional contributions to personal… Read More

Following a South Carolina car accident, you need and deserve to recover fair compensation for your injuries. However, the amount of compensation available can vary widely based on the unique circumstances of the accident. Calculating compensation is not always as easy as plugging numbers into a formula. Factors like the severity of your injuries and… Read More

When you file a personal injury claim, you may have an attorney to represent you in your case. When you hire your attorney, you may have signed an agreement that governs how you will pay your attorney, such as paying the attorney a portion of a settlement or verdict you obtain in your personal injury… Read More

How much does insurance increase after an accident? Drivers in Columbia, SC, often wonder what specific factors might influence their auto insurance rates. Understanding how it affects your insurance can help you make better choices about your coverage and finances, whether a minor fender bender or a major accident. Factors That Impact Auto Insurance Rates… Read More

When someone suffers harm due to another’s actions, they often seek compensation through a lawsuit. Two common types of damages awarded in these cases are compensatory vs. punitive damages. Understanding the difference between these two is crucial, especially if you’re considering legal action. A Columbia, South Carolina, personal injury lawyer can help you make sense… Read More

Introduction: In this interview, we sit down with Morgan Drapeau, an accomplished trial attorney at Goings Law Firm, to dive into her journey, her passion for representing clients, and her transition from serving as a public defender to now working in civil litigation. Morgan also shares what drew her to Goings Law Firm and why… Read More

Your compensation in a South Carolina personal injury claim falls into two main categories: Economic damages and non-economic damages. If you want to understand economic vs. non-economic damages in Columbia, SC, personal injury cases, it’s fairly straightforward. Economic damages compensate you for your financial losses from an accident, while non-economic damages cover your intangible losses.… Read More