McKnight Law Firm

McKnight Law Firm Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm Serving Clients in Charleston and throughout SC.

"When families lose someone to another person's negligence, the grief is immediate. What catches them off guard is the f...
06/04/2026

"When families lose someone to another person's negligence, the grief is immediate. What catches them off guard is the financial reality. The income that supported the household is gone. Health insurance disappears. Retirement contributions stop. Insurance companies make early settlement offers designed to resolve claims before families fully grasp what they've actually lost. By the time families understand the true financial gap, they may have already signed away their rights." - Jody McKnight

South Carolina wrongful death law recognizes multiple categories of financial loss. Lost earning capacity over a lifetime. The value of services the deceased provided. Loss of companionship, guidance, and support. Medical expenses incurred before death.

Early settlement offers following wrongful death rarely reflect full value. Understanding what South Carolina wrongful death law actually provides before accepting any offer protects families from resolving claims for far less than they deserve.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury victims and families who have lost loved ones throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

The gig economy has changed how millions of people work. Rideshare drivers, food delivery couriers, and app-based servic...
06/03/2026

The gig economy has changed how millions of people work. Rideshare drivers, food delivery couriers, and app-based service workers fill Charleston roads daily. Most assume they're covered if something goes wrong on the job. The reality is more complicated.

Gig workers are classified as independent contractors, not employees. That classification matters enormously when injuries occur. South Carolina workers compensation law covers employees. Independent contractors are excluded.

Platform insurance coverage depends entirely on app status at the time of injury. App off means only personal auto insurance applies. App on but no active delivery means limited platform coverage. Active delivery in progress means higher platform coverage kicks in.

Personal auto insurance policies frequently exclude coverage for commercial activity. A driver using their personal vehicle for deliveries may find their own insurance denies claims because the vehicle was being used commercially at the time of the collision.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

Memorial Day marks the beginning of what the South Carolina Department of Public Safety calls the 100 Deadly Days of Sum...
06/02/2026

Memorial Day marks the beginning of what the South Carolina Department of Public Safety calls the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day historically sees a significant increase in traffic fatalities across South Carolina.

Nearly one out of every two people killed in fatal collisions during this period in South Carolina was not wearing a seat belt. Nearly one in four people involved in severe injury collisions during the same timeframe were also unbelted.

More vehicles on the road means more exposure to distracted drivers, impaired drivers, speeding, and inexperienced drivers. Summer tourism brings unfamiliar drivers to Charleston roads. Teenagers out of school log more miles with less experience.

Seat belts remain the single most effective protection available in serious collisions. South Carolina law requires them.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

KAYAKERS, WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE! McKnight Law Firm is leading the kayak safety team for the 2026 Lowcountry Splash ope...
05/29/2026

KAYAKERS, WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE!

McKnight Law Firm is leading the kayak safety team for the 2026 Lowcountry Splash open water swimming race on June 13th and we need experienced kayak volunteers, especially for the 2.5 mile race.

Kayak safety volunteers will meet at Remley's Point Boat Landing on the Wando River at 6:30 a.m. on June 13th. The first 15 kayakers who sign up will receive $100 cash for their participation, presented at the awards ceremony following the race.

Sign up to volunteer at the link: runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/MountPleasant/LowcountrySplash

More information will be provided after sign up through the Lowcountry Splash website.

The American Trucking Association's latest workforce report puts the current truck driver shortage at approximately 82,0...
05/28/2026

The American Trucking Association's latest workforce report puts the current truck driver shortage at approximately 82,000 drivers nationally. The average age of a commercial truck driver is 57. The industry needs to recruit 1.2 million new drivers over the next decade just to replace retirees.

A shortage of this magnitude raises serious questions about hiring standards, training programs, and the experience level of drivers operating 80,000-pound vehicles on South Carolina highways.

The consequences are measurable. Driver fatigue, inadequate training, and pressure to meet tight delivery schedules contribute directly to serious collisions. Federal regulations governing hours of service, vehicle maintenance, and driver qualifications exist for a reason. When carriers ignore those regulations to move freight faster, the people sharing roads with commercial trucks bear the risk.

Trucking collision cases require immediate action. Electronic logging data, black box information, and driver qualification records must be preserved before carriers follow standard data retention policies that result in critical evidence being destroyed. These cases involve multiple potentially liable parties: the driver, the trucking company, the cargo loader, and equipment manufacturers.

Serious trucking collision injuries include spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, internal organ damage, and wrongful death. These injuries require lifetime medical care and affect families for decades.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

Charleston County recorded 17 fatal hit and run collisions in 2025 alone. When a driver strikes you and disappears, you ...
05/27/2026

Charleston County recorded 17 fatal hit and run collisions in 2025 alone. When a driver strikes you and disappears, you face two problems at once: serious injuries and recovering compensation when the responsible party has vanished.

What you do immediately after a hit and run matters. Your rights depend on it.

Read the full article to understand your options.

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McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their sacrifice and the freedoms t...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives in service to our country. We remember their sacrifice and the freedoms they protected.

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Construction sites throughout Charleston County present serious injury risks. Heavy equipment, elevated work areas, powe...
05/22/2026

Construction sites throughout Charleston County present serious injury risks. Heavy equipment, elevated work areas, power tools, trenching operations, and structural work create hazards that result in catastrophic injuries when safety protocols fail or equipment malfunctions.

Common construction injuries include falls from scaffolding and ladders, equipment rollovers, electrocutions, being struck by falling objects or machinery, trench collapses, and crush injuries. These often result in spinal cord damage, traumatic brain injuries, amputations, severe burns, and broken bones.

Construction site injury cases can be complex. Multiple parties may share responsibility: general contractors, subcontractors, equipment owners, property owners, and manufacturers. South Carolina workers compensation covers injured workers, but third-party liability claims may exist when someone other than the employer caused the injury.

OSHA regulations require specific safety measures on construction sites. When companies violate these requirements and workers suffer serious injuries, both workers compensation claims and third-party negligence claims may be available.

Construction injuries often result in permanent disabilities affecting earning capacity. These injuries require lifetime medical care and impact families for decades.

Understanding legal options after serious construction injuries matters because workers compensation alone may not adequately compensate for the full extent of damages when third-party negligence contributed to the injury.

McKnight Law Firm has represented construction injury victims throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

Charleston's cyclists and pedestrians face real dangers navigating roads designed primarily for cars. Inadequate bike la...
05/21/2026

Charleston's cyclists and pedestrians face real dangers navigating roads designed primarily for cars. Inadequate bike lanes, unmarked crosswalks, poorly lit intersections, and drivers unfamiliar with sharing roadways create serious collision risks.

McKnight Law Firm has represented cyclists and pedestrians injured in traffic collisions throughout Charleston for over 30 years. Jody McKnight is a native Charlestonian and former endurance athlete in cycling and running. He understands the challenges faced by those who bike and walk through Charleston's roads, bridges, and intersections.

Safe infrastructure matters. Protected bike lanes separate cyclists from traffic. Marked crosswalks with proper signals give pedestrians safe crossing opportunities. Traffic calming measures reduce speeds in high-pedestrian areas. These improvements save lives and prevent injuries.

This May during Mobility Month, Charleston Moves hosts events highlighting the need for safer street infrastructure. Community bike rides showcase new protected lanes. Walking audits document dangerous conditions. The Ride of Silence honors those lost to traffic violence.

When collisions with cyclists or pedestrians occur, injured cyclists and pedestrians have legal rights. Understanding those rights and holding negligent drivers accountable helps both individual victims and reinforces the importance of careful driving around vulnerable road users.

McKnight Law Firm serves the Charleston community by representing injured cyclists and pedestrians while supporting efforts to create safer streets for all users.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

Nursing home residents in South Carolina are among the most vulnerable people in our legal system. They cannot always re...
05/20/2026

Nursing home residents in South Carolina are among the most vulnerable people in our legal system. They cannot always report what is happening to them, and the facilities that profit from their care are not always forthcoming when problems occur.

Nursing home negligence takes many forms. Pressure ulcers from inadequate repositioning. Falls when understaffed facilities leave residents unattended. Medication errors causing serious complications. Dehydration and malnutrition when staff fails to monitor intake. These aren't inevitable aspects of aging. They're preventable failures in care.

Families often notice warning signs: unexplained bruises, sudden weight loss, changes in behavior or mood, fear of certain staff members, worsening medical conditions, or residents left in soiled clothing. These indicators suggest care problems requiring investigation.

South Carolina nursing homes must meet specific standards for staffing, medical care, nutrition, hygiene, and safety. When facilities fail to meet these standards and residents suffer harm, they can be held accountable.

Nursing home negligence cases serve dual purposes: obtaining compensation for harm suffered and compelling facilities to improve conditions for current residents.

McKnight Law Firm has represented nursing home negligence cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

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