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Halloween Night Pedestrian Accidents in Augusta: Who Pays Your Medical Bills?

Halloween Night Pedestrian Accidents in Augusta: Who Pays Your Medical Bills?

Halloween night in Augusta is filled with excitement, fun costumes, and children running across streets in search of candy. However, for all its joy, it also brings with it an increased risk of pedestrian accidents. With the dark streets, the excitement of trick-or-treating, and distracted drivers, pedestrian accidents on Halloween night are unfortunately not uncommon. […]

King Tide Conditions Today in Downtown Beaufort

Flooded street along Downtown Beaufort’s waterfront with pastel storefronts, palm trees, a halted sedan, and sailboats in the harbor.

Higher than normal tides are peaking in Beaufort today, and low spots near the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Downtown Marina may see standing water. Avoid driving through saltwater, reroute around Bay Street and nearby side streets when possible, and give yourself extra time around the morning and late afternoon high tides. Local tide […]

Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in Truck Accident Cases

Understanding Wrongful Death Claims in Truck Accident Cases

Truck accidents, particularly those involving large commercial vehicles, can result in catastrophic injuries or even death. When a loved one dies due to a truck accident caused by negligence, surviving family members may have the right to file a wrongful death claim. This legal action allows families to seek compensation for their loss and to […]

Bellamy Curve in Beaufort County: Why Crashes Happen, How to Drive It Safely, and What to Do If Your Car Ends Up in the Marsh

Curving two-lane road beside a calm Lowcountry marsh at golden hour, framed by a live oak draped in Spanish moss.

Bellamy Curve in the City of Beaufort is a tight 90-degree turn where Carteret and Boundary Streets meet. Drivers who misjudge speed or lane position can end up in the tidal marsh or strike pedestrians on the sidewalk. Local officials and SCDOT have discussed safety changes, but crashes still happen. If you must drive this […]

King Tides On The South Carolina Coast: What Augusta Travelers Should Know About Coastal Flooding, Road Closures, And Safety

Moonlit king tide flooding a Lowcountry beach road with a red warning flag, rough surf, and a distant lifeguard tower.

Communities along the South Carolina coast are dealing with king tides this week, which can push water onto roads, flood beach access points, and create rip currents. If you live in the Augusta area and plan to visit Hilton Head, Beaufort County, or Charleston, expect unusually high water and possible closures during evening high tides. […]

Sharing Joy Around the World: Our Team Donates Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Sharing Joy Around the World: Our Team Donates Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

This holiday season, the team at Malchow Johnson Injury Lawyers joined together to fill Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes for children in need around the world. Each box was carefully packed with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items—along with a message of hope through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Operation Christmas Child is a project of […]