COLUMBIA Injury Law Blog

  Truck accidents cause devastating injuries and significant property damage. Unlike typical car accidents, commercial trucks weigh up to 80,000 pounds, creating catastrophic collisions and complex legal situations. The steps you take immediately after a truck accident significantly impact your health, safety, and legal rights. This guide explains the essential actions to take following a… Read More

Starting September 1, 2025, South Carolina drivers will not be allowed to hold a phone for any reason while driving. The new Hands-Free and Distracted Driving Act will impact every driver in Columbia, Charleston, Greenville, Orangeburg, Lexington, the Pee Dee, and across the state. As a South Carolina personal injury law firm representing car accident… Read More

Background: Dennis Seay’s Case and Keene v. CNA Holdings In August 2021, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued a major decision in Keene v. CNA Holdings, LLC, 870 S.E.2d 156 (2021), which has made it easier for some injured workers to seek full compensation for workplace injuries . The case involved Dennis Seay, a maintenance… Read More

Can you Sue if Injured on an Outsourced Job? When an injured worker files a claim in South Carolina, one of the most common defenses raised by companies is: “You’re a statutory employee. Your only remedy is workers’ compensation.”  This has been called the “exclusivity remedy doctrine” which means that an injured employee’s exclusive remedy… Read More

If you were in a South Carolina car accident, you must understand the long-term effects of car accident injuries. Car accidents often result in severe injuries that can have a lasting impact on your physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Knowing the long-term effects of car accident injuries can help you maximize your compensation. Making sure… Read More

Getting into a car accident is stressful enough. You’re likely dealing with pain, confusion, and a vehicle damaged. However, things get even more complicated when you learn the other driver doesn’t have insurance. Some protections are in place in South Carolina to help in this situation, but the process can still feel overwhelming. If you’re… Read More

In a hard-fought two-day trial this week in the Richland County Courthouse, Goings Law Firm’s newest attorney, Franklin McGuire, tried his first-ever case. The trial concerned a breach of contract and warranty action and capped almost three years of litigation during which the Defendant refused to make any settlement offer.  Franklin tried the case himself,… Read More

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

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 the only attorney in Columbia and the Midlands of South Carolina that practices in the area… 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