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What to Do if You Were Partially at Fault for an Accident
Wrecks happen so quickly that it can be impossible to determine who is to blame. Admitting responsibility can not only impact the recovery after an accident but can also completely...
Who Are the Plaintiffs and Defendants in Personal Injury Cases?
If you were severely injured in an accident, consider filing a personal injury claim and seeking financial compensation. If you have never been involved in a legal case, you may...
What Is a Summons and How Is It Used in a Court Case?
We have all seen scenes in movies or TV shows of individuals being served papers or told to be summoned to appear in court. Typically, these scenes are accompanied by...
Filing a Lawsuit Against a City for Negligence
Several parties can be responsible for providing compensation for a personal injury. In addition to other individuals and companies, injured parties can file a lawsuit against a city for negligence....
Bodily Injury Versus Personal Injury
When pursuing a case after an accident, it is essential to identify the type of damages you have sustained due to your injuries. This difference can change your course of...
Can I File a Pedestrian Claim If I’m Not in a Crosswalk?
Jaywalking is a common act, something that pedestrians often don’t think twice about when it comes to saving time. However, if a pedestrian gets struck by a car while jaywalking,...
What Happens After I Win a Personal Injury Case?
Suffering a personal injury can be a traumatic experience, but successfully winning a personal injury case can provide some relief and a sense of justice. However, the journey doesn’t end...
What to Expect During a Personal Injury Deposition
If you have ever been involved in a personal injury case, you might have heard about a deposition. But what exactly is this process, and how does it affect your...
Social Media’s Impact on Personal Injury Cases
Social media has become a routine part of our lives. In times of trouble and joy, we turn to social media to update everyone, from our closest friends to complete...
Who Can Sue for a Traumatic Brain Injury?
A person who suffers a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence just about always has the option of pursuing a claim against the at-fault party. If the injury victim...
What You Should Know About Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can have serious implications for your life and livelihood. That’s because they can cause lifelong physical, mental and emotional changes. The experienced South Carolina attorneys at Whetstone Perkins...
What is a Personal Injury Attorney?
When you or a loved one suffers a serious physical injury because of someone else’s negligence, a personal injury attorney can step in to pursue justice and compensation on your...
What is a Class Action Lawsuit?
A class action lawsuit may be arranged when a large group of people experience the same harm in the same way. A recent example is the class action lawsuit brought...
What Causes Brain Injury?
A brain injury describes brain damage caused by an external force impacting the head. The outside force may be a bump, jolt or a penetrating wound. According to the Centers...
Welcome to Our Personal Injury Blog
As personal injury attorneys committed to advocating for our clients, we want to provide injury victims with clear, accurate and honest information. We make sure you receive individualized time to...
Traumatic Brain Injury in South Carolina
The effects of a brain injury can be lifelong. The attorneys at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda have seen the effects and the consequences for the lives of their clients. Although...
Tips for Home Fire Prevention
Last week was National Fire Prevention Week. It is held the same week as The Great Chicago Fire of 1871. That fire decimated thousands of structures and killed about 300...
Suffocation Death in South Carolina Mental Health Hospital
The attorneys at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda are passionate about pursuing justice for victims of negligence in South Carolina. A recent fatal incident involving a 35-year-old man and the state...
South Carolina Ranked Among States with Highest Rates of Pedestrian Deaths
A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows pedestrian deaths in the US increased each year from 2014 through 2016. According to the GHSA preliminary data: Pedestrian fatalities increased...
Slideshare Presentation – Compensation After a Car Accident
After a car wreck, there are multiple reasons why you should seek legal assistance. You may have property damages, physical injuries that you’re dealing with, and even the loss of...
Signs You’ve Suffered a Brain Injury
There are certain symptoms you should watch out for after suffering a blow to the head. Many indicators of serious brain injury take time to appear and, because of this,...
Meet Attorney Will Whetstone
Attorney Will Whetstone, III, is proud to fight on behalf of injury victims throughout South Carolina. Born and raised in St. Matthews, he attended Davidson College and the University of...
Meet Personal Injury Attorney Mandy Shuler
Experienced personal injury attorney Mandy Shuler joined Whetstone Perkins & Fulda in 2012. She worked previously at a small law firm in Kingstree. She graduated from the Charleston School of...
Meet Attorney John Fulda
Attorney John Eric Fulda is a dedicated advocate for injury victims in South Carolina. After obtaining an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering, Mr. Fulda completed law school at the University...
Meet Attorney James E. Brogdon, III
Whetstone Perkins & Fulda is proud to announce that a new attorney has joined our firm. Attorney James Brogdon is representing personal injury clients from our newly added law firm...
Meet Attorney Charles Whetstone
Attorney Charles Whetstone has been practicing law since 1975. As a partner at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda, Mr. Whetstone and all of our attorneys are dedicated and personally driven by...
5 Questions About Personal Injury Cases
Personal injury refers to physical, mental and emotional harm done to a person as a result of someone else’s negligence. At Whetstone Perkins & Fulda, our experienced attorneys are committed...
How Much Will a Brain Injury Case Cost?
Your consultation to find out if you have a brain injury case is free. If our attorneys determine you have a case and all parties decide to move forward with...
Facts To Know For Brain Injury Awareness Month
March is nationally recognized as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Millions of people suffer this injury each year, but few other people understand the day-to-day implications of living with a brain...
Expertise Top 20 Lawyers List 2018
Whetstone Perkins & Fulda has been included in the list of Top 20 Personal Injury Lawyers in Columbia SC, which is created by Expertise.com. The team at Expertise works to...
Common Mistakes in a Brain Injury Claim
When you suffer a brain injury because of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to pursue maximum compensation in an injury claim. Here are some common mistakes made in...
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Truck Accident Lawyer?
If you’ve been injured in an accident with a commercial truck, such as a tractor-trailer or a flatbed, you deserve to be compensated. You’re facing medical bills, lost wages, and...
Signs You’ve Suffered a Brain Injury
There are certain symptoms you should watch out for after suffering a blow to the head. Many indicators of serious brain injury take time to appear and, because of this,...
How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer
You need a qualified attorney on your side who can fight for the justice and compensation you deserve after suffering a personal injury. Picking the right lawyer is crucial to...