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…
What Types of Cases Do We Handle?
What kind of cases do personal injury lawyers take on? If we had to take a guess, you probably aren't researching this question for fun. This question is usually researched after an accident has already happened, unfortunately. If this is…
Who Are the Philpots?
Seeing as it is a new year, we thought we would take a moment to introduce our attorneys! The Philpot Law Firm is first and foremost, a family. Literally! Founded in 1990, our firm spans three generations of Upstate natives.…
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.…
5 Steps to Take if You’ve Been Injured at Work
What should you do if you've been injured at work? Most of us don't think about the answer to this question until we're forced to. By then, it can be confusing and difficult to decipher what you should do. Our…