Photo via Tim Dominick/The State Two people were killed and at least 100 more were injured and transported to local hospitals in a crash involving a freight train and an Amtrak passenger train early Sunday in Cayce, South Carolina. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones affected by this tragedy. The Strom Law Firm is … [Read more...]
Winter Driving Safety Tips
January 2, 2018 By
AS WINTER WEATHER BLANKETS THE SOUTH, FOLLOW THESE TIPS TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROADS! Winter Driving Tips: Avoid driving while you’re fatigued. Getting the proper amount of rest before taking on winter weather tasks reduces driving risks. Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage. Make certain your tires are properly … [Read more...]
SCAM ALERT
November 29, 2017 By
Our attorneys have recently been notified of an extortion scam in which someone is falsely representing himself via phone and fabricated Strom Law Firm stationary as being Joseph Strom. If you receive any communication similar to the one shown here, please call us at 803-252-4800 so that we may take appropriate action. Section 40-5-310 of the … [Read more...]
SCANA Case To Be Heard In January
November 15, 2017 By
A judge has designated the first week of January 2018 to hear arguments on whether SCANA should start setting aside $37 million a month to eventually pay back its ratepayers for a bungled nuclear project. It will be the first public airing of facts surrounding SCANA’s abandoned V.C. Summer nuclear project in Fairfield County. About a dozen … [Read more...]
‘Thousand Year Flood’ Deadline Approaches
June 8, 2017 By
Deadline Approaches If you were a victim of the historic 2015 flooding of Columbia, you may need to take action soon. The Federal Government has mandated that June 15 is the deadline to apply for federal aid to help rebuild your home. The application form (The Single Family Homeownership Rehabilitation form) is available here. Historic Flood … [Read more...]
Underage Drinking and Driving
May 25, 2017 By
Underage Drinking and Driving Underage drinking and driving is a serious offense and can negatively affect the rest of your life. Some experts have found that underage DUI incurs a conservative cost of $40,000 over the next decade, or more, of the person’s life. The drinking age in South Carolina is 21, and South Carolina has a zero tolerance … [Read more...]
The Pretrial Intervention Process
May 23, 2017 By
The Pretrial Intervention Process Pretrial Intervention (PTI) is a program offered to first time offenders in the criminal justice system. The program is intended to allow those individuals to avoid more traditional prosecution, giving them a second chance and an opportunity to work towards rehabilitation. PTI is available to a number of … [Read more...]
Unexpected Costs of a DUI
May 23, 2017 By
Unexpected Costs of a DUI DUI conviction comes with a high price. Even beyond the social consequences, potential jail time, and fines associated with a DUI conviction, there are often unforeseen costs that can affect your life even long after your initial court date. Some of the potentially unforeseen consequences of DUI include: … [Read more...]
Workers Compensation Insurance Investigations
May 23, 2017 By
Workers Compensation Insurance Investigations Workers’ Compensation is an important government-mandated program that mandates employer funded insurance in the case of employee injury. Unfortunately, some individuals decide to take advantage of the workers’ compensation system and falsify the severity of their injuries. Commonly called workers’ … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Victim Information: What You Need to Know
May 18, 2017 By
Auto Accident Victim Information: What You Need to Know If you were involved in an auto accident, it is important to know how to interact with the other party involved and what steps to take next. One essential element of auto accident law is the determination of fault. Fault is assigned based on the actions of the drivers and traffic laws, and … [Read more...]
