At Yarborough Applegate, participating in the community is an important part of our work. A cause that has always been important to the firm is education. We are proud to support Sullivan’s Island Elementary School this year as a corporate benefactor. Funds raised by SIES benefactors support the school in the areas of teacher salaries and instructional […]
Our client, a 56-year old mother of three and longtime child caregiver, was bicycling to work at a local church daycare center, when she was struck and killed by the 24-year-old driver of a flatbed commercial truck loaded with lumber. The local police’s initial investigation took the word of the driver, that he was obeying […]
Our client, a friendly, health-conscious, respected construction worker, was riding his bicycle home from work when he was struck and instantly killed by a drunk driver. After fleeing the accident, the driver, who was using his company’s vehicle, was apprehended by police and charged with felony DUI. An investigation revealed that the driver was under […]
After a drunk driver struck a pedestrian working on a nighttime road paving crew and fled the scene of the accident, Yarborough Applegate secured a $3.75 million settlement for the victim from both the driver and restaurant.
General Information Talcum powder is a common powder found in many households throughout the United States. It is commonly known as baby powder or talc powder and many people use it to absorb moisture and odor, keep skin dry, cut down on friction, and to help prevent and treat rashes. Not all forms of baby […]
Cure SMA is a non-profit organization raising funds for research for spinal muscular atrophy treatment and cures. Yarborough Applegate is proud to sponsor the Go Miller 5K, an annual event held to raise money for the organization. All of the proceeds raised will go to the organization’s research fund. This year’s 5K will be held […]
Every year, Super Lawyers ranks the Top 25 Lawyers in each state according to their nomination, research and blue ribbon review process. Each candidate for Super Lawyers is measured against 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement and the Top Lists indicate the selected lawyers with the most total points earned. Super Lawyers compiles […]
Over the last few years, several states have implemented tort reform and medical malpractice reform, the notion being that these restrictions would curb the rising costs of medical care. A recent article by Forbes writer, Steve Cohen dispels this myth. Cohen cites a study conducted by the New England Journal of Medicine that looked into […]
The National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) recently published its list of nationally ranked personal injury attorneys. The NAOPIA recognizes the Top personal injury attorneys in each state with the intent of helping consumers select well-qualified professionals when legal representation is needed. This year, Yarborough Applegate Attorney Douglas Jennings has made the list within […]
Plaintiffs’ lawyer David Lail has been selected to the 2016 South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Each year, no more than 2.5% of South Carolina lawyers are selected to receive this distinguished honor. Lail’s work representing plaintiffs, primarily in personal injury litigation, was the basis for his selection to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars […]
Amy Johnson, along with friends and family, prepared a delicious meal on Saturday for approximately 60 people at the Ronald McDonald House in Charleston. The meal included oven-roasted chicken, a variety of sides, and homemade dessert. Amy and her husband, Jeff, began volunteering at RMH five years ago following their youngest son’s hospitalization at MUSC […]
Yarborough Applegate recently achieved a $1.45 million settlement for a commercial truck driver after he was catastrophically injured in a big-rig collision. Yarborough Applegate attorneys William Applegate and Douglas Jennings along with Andy Savage of the Savage Law Firm, represented Sammie Scammahorn, a commercial truck driver who sustained multiple serious injuries after a collision accident […]