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How can medical malpractice happen?

It’s almost unthinkable that a professionally trained doctor could be careless and cause an awful, serious injury to a patient. Unfortunately, Medical Malpractice happens often. In this day and age of mass-produced, profit-driven health care, hospitals have turned into factories where patients are on a medical assembly line. You’re not alone. If you’re suffering from…

Risky Driving Behaviors

Avoiding some risky driving behaviors can make all of the difference in keeping you, fellow passengers and other drivers safe. If you have been injured in a car wreck, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your options. You can contact us by phone at 864-235-4999, by clicking the button below or through our…

Win Your Case

Of course, no lawyer can guarantee you will win your case. Every case is different and every client is unique. So here at the Thomas Creech Law Offices, we dig deep to learn what makes your case unique. We aim to find out what is it about you that makes you unique – how was…

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Common Types of Car Wreck Injuries

Understanding the common types of car wreck injuries can help you prepare for a possible collision. With 20 years of courtroom experience, I have represented families in cases involving serious car wreck injuries. I have witnessed the physical, emotional, and financial impact firsthand. If you’ve suffered a serious injury from a collision, please don’t hesitate…

Holiday Safety Advisory

Holiday safety is easy to overlook amid presents, family get-togethers and New Year celebrations. As a personal injury lawyer, I’ve seen firsthand how the holidays can turn from a celebration into a tragedy. Understanding what holiday scenarios can become dangerous and what to do after can make all the difference. If you’ve suffered serious injuries…

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The DUI Problem in Greenville

The DUI problem in Greenville, South Carolina is one of many driving distractions that can lead to deadly conclusions on the road. DUI continues to be a major issue in the community. On August 7, a woman was killed in a rear-end collision with an impaired driver. Understanding the dangers of driving under the influence…

Avoiding Golf Cart Collisions

The presence of golf carts on Upstate South Carolina roads continues to increase. Understanding how to avoid golf cart collisions is essential to keeping our roads safe. Golf carts are more than just vehicles for navigating 18 holes. Over the last few years, golf carts have emerged as alternative vehicles for navigating around neighborhoods and…

FDA Evaluating Dental Devices

The Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance (AGGA) and Anterior Remodeling Appliance (ARA) are two dental devices under review by the FDA. On March 30, 2023, the FDA announced it’s reviewing customer safety concerns regarding these two products after a CBS News report. If you or a loved one has had these dental devices inserted during surgery,…

Left-Hand Turn Accidents

Similar to failure-to-yield collisions, left-hand turn accidents are one of the most common collisions on South Carolina roadways and across the country. Left-hand turn accidents are quite common especially when two drivers are approaching an intersection from the opposite direction. In these situations, head-on collisions can occur, which can result in serious injuries. Irresponsible drivers…

Right-Hand Turn Accidents

Similar to failure-to-yield collisions, right-hand turn accidents aren’t as common as left-turn collisions, but this usually avoidable situation happens more frequently than it should. When drivers fail to yield while making a right turn, these blindside collisions can result in serious injuries. Irresponsible drivers who fail to yield pose a threat to drivers, motorcycle operators,…

Common Types of Serious Child Injuries

Understanding the common types of serious child injuries can help parents, grandparents, caregivers and loved ones prevent an avoidable tragedy from occurring. With 20 years of courtroom experience, I have represented families in cases involving serious injuries to children. I have witnessed the physical, emotional, and financial impact a serious injury to a child can…

Rules of the Road

Traffic collisions and fatalities are at an all-time high. Following a few important rules of the road can help you avoid a collision. If you or someone you know suffers a serious injury in a collision, please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss your options. You can contact us by phone at 864-235-4999 by tapping the…

Burn Injury: Fitbit Recall

A Fitbit recall was issued on March 2, 2022, by Fitbit due to a burn hazard. The recall is specifically related to Fitbit Ionic Smartwatches. If you’ve recently suffered an injury due to a Fitbit burn or another product and live in South Carolina, please don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at 864-235-4999 by…

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Driving Decisions Part 3: Digital Distractions

Digital distractions like talking on the phone, responding to text messages and using Google Maps to find the newest restaurant in Greenville while driving lead to serious car accidents that are avoidable. The Facts about Texting and Driving Looking at some key car crash statistics due to digital distractions will provide context for the danger…

Peloton Treadmill Recall

Peloton issued a recall on May 5 following the death of a 6-year-old child and 70 serious injuries caused by using the equipment. The Peloton treadmill recall applies to the Tread and Tread+ line of treadmills. If you suffered a serious injury due to using a Peloton treadmill and live in South Carolina, please don’t…

Wrong-Way Collisions

Wrong-way collisions can change lives in an instant. These head-on collisions usually occur in the early morning hours, late at night, on the weekends, and frequently involve impaired drivers. One of the more common situations that can lead to head-on collisions is when a car enters the exit ramp of a highway or interstate. Wrong-way…

Fall Injury Next Steps

Our series looking into the decisions you need to consider after serious injuries occur continues with a look at fall injury next steps. Have you recently fallen and suffered an injury due to a dangerous condition on a business or residential property? If so please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone at 864-235-4999 by…

PTSD After Car Crash

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after a car wreck can add to the emotional, physical and financial fallout. If you or a loved one suffer serious, traumatic injuries in a car collision, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone at 864-235-4999  by tapping the button below or through our contact form. In my law practice,…

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Car Crash Next Steps

Figuring out what comes next after a collision is difficult. Not only is the physical toll significant, but the emotional and financial stakes for you and your family can be difficult to comprehend. In an effort to simplify an admittedly complex situation, I want to provide you with some car crash next steps and priorities…

Fatal Trucking Collisions

Due to the size and weight, even the most mundane encounter can lead to fatal trucking collisions. Over the course of my career, I’ve seen the damage that a tractor-trailer accident can cause. Not only is the physical pain overwhelming, but your financial and emotional future is potentially at stake. Hopefully, an example of a…

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Tractor-Trailer Accidents Involving Disabled Vehicles

A tractor-trailer accident is extremely dangerous. Over the years it seems there are more and more media reports about tractor trailer accidents involving disabled vehicles. For instance, we have seen many of these occurring on highways, such as Interstate-85 in South Carolina. Furthermore, these types of tractor-trailer accidents are usually fatal or cause very serious…

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Hand Sanitizer Recalls

The FDA is alerting consumers of two voluntary hand sanitizer recalls. One of these alerts involves Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer and the other is for All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and Disinfectant. These recalls all revolve around the presence of one dangerous ingredient: Methanol. According to the FDA, each of the products listed in this…

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Failure to Yield Accident Cases

Failure to yield accident cases are common.  Over my 20 years of courtroom experience, I’ve represented clients seriously injured in a variety of car accident cases, including those caused by a driver’s failure to yield. I hope my general insight into this type of personal injury case will provide some assistance in navigating these difficult…

DUI Solutions

DUI Solutions

Car accidents stemming from a distracted driver can lead to serious personal injury or death. One of the most deadly driving distractions in Greenville, South Carolina is DUI. Fortunately, there are some easy DUI solutions available that can help prevent and avoid these awful encounters. This is part two of a six-part series looking at…

Negligent Security

Negligent Security

Negligent security at a business can lead to assaults or attacks occurring at the business or in its parking lot. If you or a loved one has been injured because of an assault or attack that occurred at a store or business, the law may entitle you to monetary compensation for the serious injuries you suffered.…

Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Recall

The FDA recently announced that Endologix is recalling the Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Graft Systems used in surgeries to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms. The particular abdominal stent recall is due to a material weakness, which according to the FDA, occurred during the manufacturing process of the stent and can lead to serious health complications. Have…

Best Dental Sanitation Practices

Improper dental sanitation practices can lead to devastating consequences for patients. Failure to properly sanitize dental instruments can lead to bacterial endocarditis and other serious conditions that go beyond the mouth. Luckily the CDC provides information regarding infection prevention that will help protect patient health. The following post is an overview of the dental sanitation…

The Dangers of Bacterial Endocarditis

Despite the inconvenience of a trip to the dentist, most people don’t anticipate problems occurring due to improper treatment. Sadly, bacterial endocarditis can cause significant health problems that can even result in death. In case you visit an irresponsible dentist, it’s important to understand what bacterial endocarditis is and how improper dental procedures can lead…

Retail Hazards Breakdown

Serious injuries can result from retail hazards. If a manager knew or should have known about a hazard, but failed to remove or fix the hazard, then stores can be liable for injuries occurring on its premises. Failing to clean up a spill and leaving cardboard boxes or merchandise in an aisle are preventable tripping…

Jeep Grand Cherokee Recall

According to NHTSA, a Jeep Grand Cherokee recall was issued in June 2023 by Chrysler due to rear coil springs. The recall applies to 2022-23 Grand Cherokee and 2021-23 Grand Cherokee L vehicles. Jeep Grand Cherokee owners should take their vehicles to a dealership where the rear coil spring springs can be inspected. If you…