When an auto accident happens unexpectedly, anyone can become a victim. One moment you're commuting back home after a long day at the office. The next, your car is totaled, and you're injured in the hospital due to another person's negligence. It's not fair, but it happens every day. Unlike the irresponsible party who caused the accident, personal injury victims often suffer the most in auto accidents. They have to worry about lost days at work, the long road to recovery, and the inability to provide for their family. Sadly, many people injured in car accidents don't have the luxury of worrying about bills because they're fighting for life in the emergency room.
And while modern cars come equipped with safety features like blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts, motor vehicle accidents are still a huge problem in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in 2020, one person was injured every 11 minutes in a car collision. Even worse, one fatal collision was recorded every 9.1 hours.
Unfortunately, victims of auto accident negligence often don't know what to do when another driver hits them. They have questions like:
These same innocent people provide official statements to insurance agencies without knowing the consequences.
However, if you or your loved ones are victims in a car crash, there's good news. Laws in South Carolina mandate that guilty parties must compensate for pain and suffering. But in order to get the compensation you deserve, it's crucial to work with a personal injury attorney in Spartanburg, SC. Experienced personal injury lawyers know how to bolster your case by securing witnesses for questioning, obtaining accident scene information, and documenting vehicle damage. If these tasks aren't completed quickly, you are far less likely to receive the compensation you and your family deserve.
Theos Law Firm exists to fight for your rights and to ensure negligent drivers are held responsible for the damage they do to your family. It's really that simple. We aren't afraid to trade blows with selfish insurance agencies. Because, unlike Theos Law Firm, they couldn't care less about your best interests.
Here are just a few reasons why so many hardworking people choose Theos Law Firm:
When you're involved in a car or truck accident, it can be a life-changing event. Having represented hundreds of personal injury victims, we understand that you may be confused and frightened. You know you need to speak with a lawyer, but you need a calm, cool presence to ease your anxiety. You need someone who understands what you're enduring, and we know how you feel. Unlike other auto accident attorneys, we believe that personal injury claims are more about the people involved and less about money and settlements. When you reach out to Theos Law Firm, you can rest easy knowing our team will treat you with dignity, compassion, and empathy.
With many years of combined personal injury experience, there's nothing that our team hasn't seen in terms of auto accidents. With that said, we understand that there is no "common" type of accident or scenario - no two accidents are the same. We have represented clients involved in DUI accidents, truck rollovers, reckless drivers, interstate pileups, rear-end collisions, and even Uber driver crashes. With such extensive experience, our team has the tools and talent to take care of you, regardless of how complicated your case might be.
The recovery process involved with automobile accidents changes with every person we represent. There are dozens of details to account for, from car repairs to insurance questions and everything in between. These small but necessary details aren't easy to accomplish for injured parties. That's why our team goes the extra mile to help cut through the red tape to ensure your medical bills are paid, and your car gets fixed. The less weight you have on your shoulders to worry about, the faster you can focus on recovering.
Unlike other personal injury law firms, our team is 100% committed to protecting your rights, and we're uniquely positioned to do so with decades of combined experience. We offer robust representation for many types of auto accidents, including:
If you have been the victim of an accident listed above, please understand that time is of the essence. There is limited time to seek compensation for your injuries, hospital bills, lost wages, and more. As such, there is only a short time to obtain experienced representation for your personal injury case.
Our team knows that finding the right attorney to represent you is an important choice. Therefore, we believe that an initial consultation is imperative to understand your needs and identify your goals fully. When we sit down with you to learn the nuances of your accident, we'll cover all aspects of South Carolina law pertaining to your case. That way, you're armed with information and have an idea of the next steps our firm will take to represent you.
Remember - the sooner we can dig into the details of your case, the sooner we can pursue your rightful compensation. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, our team specializes in several types of automobile accidents:
Car accidents are a serious problem in South Carolina. If you're an adult, you probably know someone involved in a bad car crash in our state. When you look at the stats, it seems like car accidents are always on the rise. One person was killed every 8.2 hours in a car collision. Even more sobering is that one teen driver is involved in a fatal or injury-causing collision every 1.6 hours. The unfortunate truth is that many people involved in car crashes were hurt due to the other driver's negligence.
Common car crash injuries in South Carolina include:
Car accident victims in South Carolina are often left to pay their medical bills but can't do so because they're too hurt to go to work or take their car in for repair. These life-changing scenarios can snowball into a series of scary events, leaving victims hopeless and unsure where to turn.
Fortunately, a car accident attorney in Spartanburg, SC can help you avoid these pitfalls and obtain the money you need to survive. At Theos Law Firm, our team has a deep understanding of the rules that dictate fault in South Carolina. We know that thorough representation is needed to receive maximum compensation, and we're well-prepared to achieve that goal for you.
Our car accident lawyers in South Carolina can recover compensation for injuries and damages:
The moments following the crash are often a blur when you're involved in a car accident. However, per South Carolina law, those on the scene must adhere to legal responsibilities and obligations.
First, try to stop your car and ensure it is positioned safely near the scene of the crash. Then, call 911 to report the accident. While most folks go into full-blown panic mode, you need to stay calm so you can process the situation. If you notice that there are injured people, give them "reasonable assistance." Per South Carolina Code of Laws, that could include transporting hurt people to a hospital or calling an ambulance for them.
If you're in a car crash, you need to be prepared to exchange contact information with other drivers at the accident scene. If the person who caused the collision is present, make sure to get their name, phone number, address, and insurance info. If witnesses are present, get their contact info, too, in case our team needs to obtain their account later.
Next, try to piece together how the car crash happened. This is an appropriate time to take photos of the cars, wreckage, and debris. Ask yourself if you think a vehicle failed to follow the rules of the road, like speeding or failing to stop at a stop sign.
Regardless of how minor your injuries may appear and who may be to blame for the accident, get legal advice from Theos Law Firm first before giving any recorded statements or refusing medical care.
Tractor-trailer and semi-truck crashes are often more complicated than two car crashing. Because these cases are more complex and nuanced, it's imperative that you contact a truck accident attorney in Spartanburg, SC to help you through the recovery process and win the compensation you deserve.
After a semi-truck crash, you must take steps quickly to preserve evidence so that the crash may be recreated. In serious semi-truck accidents where people are injured or killed, trucking companies usually send a team of investigators to the accident site immediately. These investigators will do their best to obtain evidence that can hurt you in court or even attempt to hide or destroy evidence. The last thing a trucking company wants is for you to win a settlement against them.
That's especially true since various entities may be liable for your truck accident injury, not just the driver. The trucking company, the trucking manufacturer, and the team responsible for truck maintenance could also be responsible. Additionally, if dangerous or inadequate road conditions factor into your accident, you could actually sue some government departments. For those reasons, it's critical to retain quality representation ASAP after a truck accident in South Carolina.
At Theos Law Firm, our team has experience winning compensation in many types of truck accidents, such as:
As your truck accident lawyer in South Carolina, we work hard to fight for your rights and win your case. In order to do so, our team will:
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Obtaining the trucking company's records and discovering the info they have on the semi-truck driver involved is an important part of our process. We will also secure access to the trucker's driving log notes, which they must maintain according to law.
Like airplanes and helicopters, big rigs have a "black box" that records real-time truck data, like speeds, changes in direction, and brake application.
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Sometimes an expert is needed to digest all the evidence and provide an expert opinion on the cause of the semi-truck collision. When needed, our team will hire such an expert to ensure your case is robust and air-tight.
We will obtain the police's investigation report and any accident photos, measurements, or other documentation taken by officers while investigating your semi-truck crash.
It's imperative to find all the witnesses of your accident and interview them to get recorded statements in a timely manner. Doing otherwise may result in faded memories and inaccurate facts.
Time and again, auto accident victims agree to early settlements provided by insurance companies because the offer seems like a lot. But what if you return to work after recovering from an accident, only for your pain to return?
With adjusters, lawyers, and investigators at their disposal, insurance agencies will do everything in their power to minimize the compensation you deserve. Don't let them pick on you or silence your voice. If you or a loved are victims of a negligent car or truck accident in South Carolina, contact Theos Law Firm today. We have the team, tools, and experience to fight back on your behalf, no matter how complicated your case may seem.
To schedule an appointment for your free consultation, contact Theos Law Firm in Spartanburg today.
Imagine Spartanburg County hosting a World's Fair.Farfetched? A Boiling Springs man doesn't think so.Al Schneider, a truck driver who moved to Boiling Springs this past summer from Rochester, N.Y., to be closer to his daughter and grandchild, shared his idea at a recent meeting of Spartanburg County Council."This region here is beautiful, and people are swarming here," Schneider said. "You've got lakes, foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the...
Imagine Spartanburg County hosting a World's Fair.
Farfetched? A Boiling Springs man doesn't think so.
Al Schneider, a truck driver who moved to Boiling Springs this past summer from Rochester, N.Y., to be closer to his daughter and grandchild, shared his idea at a recent meeting of Spartanburg County Council.
"This region here is beautiful, and people are swarming here," Schneider said. "You've got lakes, foothills of the Smoky Mountains, the interstate crossing here, and the traffic."
Schneider said he saw how the 1996 Olympics propelled Atlanta into the international sphere, and that a months-long World's Fair/Expo in the Upstate could do the same for Spartanburg and Greenville.
So far, the responses have been lukewarm, but not dismissive.
"It is indeed a grand idea," said Spartanburg County Councilman Justin McCorkle. "As for feasibility and whether or not it would be a good thing for Spartanburg overall, I quite honestly don't know enough about the event and the proposal to give a definite answer.
"It's certainly intriguing and it makes me smile that a resident of any place would have that much confidence in where they call home," McCorkle added.
County Councilman David Britt said he is open to the idea, noting that 11 million people from around the world came to the 1982 World's Fair in Knoxville, Tenn.
"Why not make a run at it," Britt said. "Knoxville sure did and we have a lot more to show the world than Knoxville did at the time they decided to go for it.
'We have 217 international companies in Spartanburg County, and they would help us bring international, as well as national attention, to showcase our growth and incredible achievements made possible by the residents of Spartanburg County," Britt added.
Schneider said his research has shown that hosting a World Expo takes years of planning, starting with the formation of a local committee to submit a bid to the Bureau International des Expositions in Paris.
The Bureau is a body of 182 member states that decides where future world expos are held.
The first World Expo called the Great Exhibition — took place in London in 1851. The most recent World Expo took place in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, between October 2021 and March 2022.
The next World Expo will take place in Osaka, Kansai, Japan between April 13 and October 13, 2025, under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.”
This past year, Saudi Arabia was selected as host country of World Expo 2030, which will be organized in Riyadh under the theme “The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow."
Schneider suggested Spartanburg submit a bid for the 2035 or 2040 World Expo based on the theme of the future of transportation.
"The Southeast is becoming a transportation hub," he said. "We've got BMW, a global company, right here. Volvo is building a plant in Charleston."
He added that Spartanburg and Greenville are right in the path of a proposed high-speed rail line connecting Charlotte and Atlanta.
"We're right here in the high-speed rail alley, and in the middle of it," he said.
Schneider said he's written to the U.S. State Department, which coordinates bids for a World Expo. The last event in the U.S. was Expo 1984 New Orleans.
In 2017, the U.S. ran a bid for Minnesota to host Expo 2023, under the theme of “Healthy People, Healthy Planet.” But the U.S. lost to Argentina.
In 2023, the U.S. ran another campaign to bid for Minnesota to host Expo 2027, but lost out to Serbia.
Dean Hybl, executive director of Ten at the Top, said hosting a World's Fair/Expo "may be logistically and financially beyond the scope of what is possible, but I don’t see the concept of showcasing the many amazing things happening here in the Upstate to the world as being far-fetched.
"With the Upstate clearly positioned as one of the country’s leading manufacturing corridors, especially in the mobility field, there is quite a story to tell," Hybl said.
He said planning for such an event would need to be regional, and not just left to one city or county.
"I cannot see any one community within the Upstate having the necessary infrastructure (physical and administrative) or finances to handle such a large undertaking alone," Hybl said. "If such an undertaking is realistic, it would have to be a partnership between multiple cities, counties, businesses, economic development organizations and others."
Fountain Inn Mayor GP McLeer, director of Upstate Mobility Alliance, said he would support bringing a world expo to the Upstate.
"I believe that anything that highlights the innovation happening right here in the Upstate, be it in automotive, aerospace, green space, or in our vibrant downtowns is helpful to elevate the value of our region," he said.
Bob Montgomery covers Spartanburg County politics and growth & development. Reach him via email at bob.montgomery@shj.com.
The arts will be taking center stage at the recently renovated W Square on the east side of Spartanburg.Arts in Motion, currently located at 401 E. Kennedy St., will move into a 5,000-square-foot space at the shopping center in January, according to owner and instructor Rachel Epps.Arts in Motion offers dance, acrobatics, tumbling, theater, voice and visual arts classes for preschool and grade school children throughout the week in the afternoons. Open six years, the business has grown from about 50 students to n...
The arts will be taking center stage at the recently renovated W Square on the east side of Spartanburg.
Arts in Motion, currently located at 401 E. Kennedy St., will move into a 5,000-square-foot space at the shopping center in January, according to owner and instructor Rachel Epps.
Arts in Motion offers dance, acrobatics, tumbling, theater, voice and visual arts classes for preschool and grade school children throughout the week in the afternoons. Open six years, the business has grown from about 50 students to nearly 200 and needed a larger, upgraded space.
The new venue will include three performance-based studios for dance, acrobatics, tumbling, theater and voice classes, a dedicated art studio for visual art students, and a student lounge. There will also be space for building props for the two productions they stage each year.
The new studios are larger than the school's current studios and were designed by Epps to fit the students' needs. The studios will feature floating sub-floors that allow for better shock absorption, making them safer for dancers.
“The exciting thing about this new space is it will allow us to have full-scale rehearsals in the studio, so we’ll be able to see our productions come to life before dress rehearsal day at the theater,” Epps said.
Epps said W Square was appealing because of the family-friendly community atmosphere the new owners Josh Tew and Paul Halphen have planned. Arts in Motion will be joining Milltown Coffee Co., which opened in November and will be next door to Thai Basil and The Beerded Cork taproom when those restaurants open. The second location of Burrito Hub, also not yet open, and its shared green space for dining and play are within sight of the art school's new location.
“I’m really excited about the way Spartanburg is kind of growing out in that direction. The new owners have a great vision for the property, and we’re excited to be a part of that and to be more incorporated into that area of the community where most of our students are coming from,” Epps said. "I know some of our parents are very excited about dropping their kids off and going to grab something to eat, grab some coffee. It'll be a really great family environment in that shopping center."
Students can start class at Arts in Motion at 18 months old and the school is growing with its students, the oldest of which are 12 and 13 years old. Epps wants Arts in Motion to be a place where kids can explore the arts and the instructors are happy to take students who will be trying an activity for the first time.
Monthly tuition at Arts in Motion is $70, and the school has rolling admission and offers free trials. Parents can call the office, open noon-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, at 864-308-2882 to enroll.
Samantha Swann covers city news, development and culture in Spartanburg. She is a University of South Carolina Upstate and Greenville Technical College alumna. Contact her atsswann@shj.com or on Instagram at @sam_on_spartanburg.
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - High school students in the upstate are getting hands-on nursing experience at a local hospital. And some are being hired to work there.Dorman high school senior Landon Williams has spent dozens of hours interacting with a lifelike patient simulator over the past several weeks. He knows how to take its blood pressure and can even have conversations with the mannequin.“My grandma was a nurse for 30 or 40 years,” Williams said. “It really played a big impact on me and the career...
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - High school students in the upstate are getting hands-on nursing experience at a local hospital. And some are being hired to work there.
Dorman high school senior Landon Williams has spent dozens of hours interacting with a lifelike patient simulator over the past several weeks. He knows how to take its blood pressure and can even have conversations with the mannequin.
“My grandma was a nurse for 30 or 40 years,” Williams said. “It really played a big impact on me and the career I wanted to choose. I figured it would be best to start at the bottom and work my way to the top. That way I have an understanding of everything underneath me.”
In addition to life-like patients these students also work with real patients under supervision at Spartanburg Medical Center. The workload is an entire semester starting with classes at RD Anderson Applied Technology Center. From there 10 high school students were selected to continue coursework at Spartanburg Regional Health, like senior Ansley Woodson.
“I thought going in that a lot of stuff that was a nurse’s job is actually a doctor’s job,” Woodson said. “Now I get to see that if I were to go to med school I wouldn’t get to do the stuff that I really really wanted to do. Which would have been a big let down if I went to school for 15 years.”
The students spent three hours of their school day at the medical center and they got paid. It’s also helping address the nursing shortage. Julia Denesha helps supervise and teach the students. She is a nursing student services specialist with Spartanburg Regional Health.
“[This] helps build the pipeline in workforce development,” Denesha said. “We also saw a need to reach out to students earlier that were interested in healthcare. They can really start learning the culture here and know that we are here to support them from the high school years all the way through their career.”
At the end of the program they become certified nursing assistants or CNAs.
“It is basically a form of nursing support,” Woodson said. “If a patient needs help being fed, if their room is a little bit dirty. Basically anything they need help with that is not administering medication.”
These students are now applying to work in the hospital as CNAs. If they want to go on to be a registered nurse they have a lot of support as well.
“We have a lot of benefits such as tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement and loan reimbursement,” Denesha said. “So there are a lot of options out there.”
It’s a program these students feel blessed to have.
“It’s definitely not an opportunity many people get and I certainly think it will be amazing,” Williams said.
“I think about it and I am like wow, this is not something that I thought would be available to me, even as a senior,” Woodson said. “But I am really glad that it was.”
Right now this program is only offered in Spartanburg School District 6, but officials hope to expand it to other districts next year. Williams and Woodson were hired at Spartanburg Regional Health to work as CNAs, upon completing the program.
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Pop the champagne cork and bring in the new year with dancing, music and celebrations in Spartanburg.The choices range from axe throwing to dancing the night away at Monarch Cafe, featuring live jazz music and a DJ.Don't forget the food because there are plenty of ways to indulge in gourmet dining to help top off the night.Here are some ideas to celebrate New Year's Eve in Spartanburg County.Start a new habit at Craft Axe ThrowingCelebrate the New Year at Craft Axe Throwing, 226 W. Main St....
Pop the champagne cork and bring in the new year with dancing, music and celebrations in Spartanburg.
The choices range from axe throwing to dancing the night away at Monarch Cafe, featuring live jazz music and a DJ.
Don't forget the food because there are plenty of ways to indulge in gourmet dining to help top off the night.
Here are some ideas to celebrate New Year's Eve in Spartanburg County.
Celebrate the New Year at Craft Axe Throwing, 226 W. Main St., Suite D in Spartanburg. Craft Axe Throwing is extending its hours on New Year's Eve so you can have axe-throwing sessions going into the new year.
Craft Axe Throwing will be open on New Year's Eve from 12 Noon to 6 p.m. and on New Year's Day from 4 to 9 p.m. Visit their website to book your visit.
Spend an evening at Monarch Café and indulge in a meal prepared by Chef Bill and Chef Patricia McClellan, while immersing yourself in a lively atmosphere with dancing, a DJ and live jazz.
The extensive menu includes crab legs, shrimp cocktail, lemon pepper salmon, roasted vegetables and more. A cash bar will also be available for the evening.
Monarch Café will host the event at 498 Howard St., in Spartanburg. Tickets cost $60 per person or $100 per couple, and with the add-on of the seafood bar, the cost is $80 per person or $120 per couple. The event is from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m., Dec. 31.
Tickets are available to purchase on Eventbrite.
Join Ciclops Brewery, located at 197 E. St John St., in Spartanburg, for a New Year's Eve celebration filled with "flashback" releases, games and surprises. Don't forget to wear a mask to keep your true identity a mystery.
Ciclops' New Year's Eve event is from 7 p.m. until 1 a.m., Dec. 31. Admission for this event is free.
If you are a fan of original music, then don't miss the opportunity to join Smoking Butt Heads, located at 111 W. Main St., in Spartanburg, with live music.
Smoking Butt Heads is hosting three original bands to support the local music scene while enjoying live performances.
The cover cost is $5 to enter, and ticket holders from Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium are invited to celebrate the "Unofficial, BlackBerry Smoke after party." Doors open at 9 p.m., Dec. 31.
Get ready to celebrate New Year's Eve at New Groove Artisan Brewery, located at 4078 SC-9 in Boiling Springs, with a history of being the go-to spot for New Year's festivities since 2017.
New Groove's New Year's Eve party kicks off at 5 p.m. until 1 a.m., on Dec. 31. Tickets cost $17 and, include a commemorative glass and party favors. Live music begins at 6 p.m. You can purchase tickets on Eventbrite.
Bring the whole family and a comfy pair of pajamas to The Children's Museum Spartanburg for a New Year celebration. Children will have a blast, with party-poppers, story time and the moment when balloons cascade at noon.
The Children's Museum, located at 130 Magnolia St., in Spartanburg, is hosting this event Dec. 30 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Tickets are available to purchase on AllEvents.
Joanna Johnson covers community news for the Herald-Journal. Reach her via email at jjohnson@shj.com.
Is it time for a steaming cup of hot chocolate in Spartanburg, SC? Luckily, Hub City is full of places where you can find a delicious cup of cocoa. We asked our readers for their favorite cocoa spots and they did not disappoint. So load up the kids and find your perfect cup of hot chocolate in Spartanburg, SC. If all things pumpkin spice usher in fall time, then hot chocolate signals in winter. But not just any cup of Swiss Miss. We are looking for places to get a hot creamy cup of chocolate goodness, and there&rsquo...
Is it time for a steaming cup of hot chocolate in Spartanburg, SC? Luckily, Hub City is full of places where you can find a delicious cup of cocoa. We asked our readers for their favorite cocoa spots and they did not disappoint. So load up the kids and find your perfect cup of hot chocolate in Spartanburg, SC.
If all things pumpkin spice usher in fall time, then hot chocolate signals in winter. But not just any cup of Swiss Miss. We are looking for places to get a hot creamy cup of chocolate goodness, and there’s no shortage of them in Spartanburg.
Grab a cup of hot cocoa, and sink into a comfy sofa among the plants at Botanical Brew. You will most likely leave with a cup of cocoa and a new leafy green baby to tend to.
Outdoor seating makes grabbing hot cocoa with kids easy at this Coffee Shop in downtown Inman. They can get their wiggles out, and you can enjoy your custom hot cocoa creation from their menu!
There are several locations in the Little River Roasting company to choose from, and they serve up a creamy cup of hot cocoa!
Peppermint bark hot chocolate (mix of dark and white chocolate) is so rich and perfect, and the only hot chocolate I drink year round. Made with dairy or preferred milk alternative- no watery cocoa here.
Abigail
Little River. Love Them
Emily
Served with a heaping helping of whipped cream, the hot chocolate from Eggs Up is a fantastic beverage to enjoy with breakfast! In addition, they have a hot mocha chocolate that is out of this world!
Mexican hot chocolate at Spill The Beans is my favorite!
Daisy
A cup (of hot cocoa) at The Crepe Factory goes great with thier beignets!
Samantha
Bella Latte’s is yummy AND they will only lighty steam to make it warm if you tell them it’s for your kid so you don’t have to wait for it to cool down or have them burn their mouth.
Crystal
Bella Latte at Drayton Mills. It’s really tasty!
Christy
Starbucks white hot chocolate is wonderful!
Meghann
There appear to be quite a few specialty chocolate shops in Asheville, just waiting to satisfy your winter drink craving.
Folks, as of publication time, I have no idea what “liquid truffle sipping chocolate” is, but I fully intend on finding out ASAP. Whatever it is, it sounds glorious, and it’s on the menu here.
If you are up for a trip The Chocolate Lounge in Asheville is every bit of amazing. But I would go with Little River Roasting
Melissa