Boating Safety This Summer
As the warm weather rolls in, the boats roll out. Nothing quite says summer like taking the boat out on the water with family and friends. In and around the Upstate, there are several lakes with the popular local spots…
What Happens When I Call Philpot Law Firm?
Since 1990, Philpot Law Firm has been fighting for injury victims who deserve compensation. We believe in protecting the rights of injured persons and maintaining quality relationships with each of our clients. In fact, the cornerstone of our firm’s success…
The Truth About Attorney-Client Relationships
Attorney-client relationships are extremely important. They require the highest form of trust and confidence. Not to mention, the situations these relationships occur under are usually some of the most stressful in the client's life. In a nutshell, attorney-client relationships are…
Winter Safety Tips to Keep You Safe
While we have had a few spring-like days here in the Upstate already, we all know that winter is far from over! In fact, we often see freezing temperatures well into the beginning of April! That being said, we’ve put…
Holiday Traveling Safety
The holidays are a special time filled with love, friends, and family. Not surprisingly, most of us do some traveling this time of year to visit loved ones or take vacations. Due to the busy nature of the roads during…
Drunk Driving and the Holidays
About 28 people in the United States are involved in fatal drunk driving crashes each day. Predictably so, this statistic often increases around the holidays. As we approach the holiday season and gather with friends and family to celebrate, it…
The 7 Steps of a Personal Injury Case
Have you been injured on the job or hurt in an accident due to someone's negligence? If so, you are likely weighing the pros and cons of filing a personal injury or workers compensation claim. (Hopefully you've already been through…
Irv Philpot Addresses University of South Carolina School of Law
Attorney Irv Philpot recently had the privilege of speaking to the University of South Carolina School of Law's Sports Law Class on the topic of Workers' Compensation and the recent opinions suggesting that college athletes are "employees". He also took…
Wrongful Death Claims
Losing a loved one is never easy, and when the loss is due to the negligence of another person, it makes it even harder. Time and time again, our firm has seen what wrongful death cases can do to families.…
Motorcycle Accident Prevention: 6 Safety Tips
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,014 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2019 and 84,000 were injured. While the number of deaths were slightly down from the year before, motorcycle accidents still remain a scary reality. It's important…