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There can be many people involved in a South Carolina personal injury claim and you should be aware of who to contact and when. The lawyers at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm serve residents of Charleston and the surrounding communities with their personal injury claims. Contact us today – 888-690-0211.

Obtaining medical records can be difficult, even if it is your own medical records you are seeking. Here is a detailed guide for obtaining health care and medical information in South Carolina. For more information contact personal injury attorney Shelly Leeke today, 843-277-6061.

Car accidents are all too common and often tragic for those involved. People who drive cars are always burdened by the fact that one day they will probably be involved in an accident. But for people who choose not to drive cars, but walk or ride bikes to get from place to place, often do not think of the extreme danger that may be involved in doing so. If you have been injured in a pedestrian accident, contact the Shelly Leeke Law Firm at 843-277-6061 for a FREE consultation!

Did you know the 10 feet around all sides of a school bus is referred to as the

Several recalls for children’s toys and apparel have been released for the Month of May 2010. Shelly Leeke Law Firm represents children injured by accidents and defective products. For more information on how to protect your rights or the right of your child injured in an accident, call 843-277-6061 today.

Each year, back-over accidents kill hundreds of children in the United States. If you or your child has been injured in an accident, contact Charleston personal injury lawyer Shelly Leeke at 843-277-6061.

The temperatures are rising and people are heading out to the oceans, rivers, and lakes in our communities. Boats are a huge pastime for many Charleston residents. The problem is, the more people on the water, the more calls the Coast Guard receives from boats in distress. In the coming months, boating safety is a must!

With states approving bills banning texting while driving every week, it is not surprising that South Carolina is following in this trend. South Carolina currently has bills banning texting while driving working their way through both the S.C. House and Senate. Although the bills are gaining momentum, the ban may be coming a little late for some S.C. residents, including Troy Eugene Smith. Smith died on March 5th of this year after his 1998 Ford minivan was struck head-on by a texting driver. The driver admitted to texting in the moments before the accident.

The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that an estimated 6,000 people die each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. And, testing drivers are 20 times more likely to have a car accident than those who are not distracted. Oprah has teamed up with American transportation officials to launch a public service announcement informing Americans of the fatal consequences of distracted driving. Oprah’s has officially declared April 30 as