- Child AbuseRead the front page news story from the Charleston Post and Courier about Nathan Hughey’s assistance for a young child abuse victim.
- Criminal DefenseHughey Law Firm strongly believes it is important to give back to the communities where our clients live and work. Attorney Nathan Hughey and Hughey Law Firm gave over $100,000.00 to people of our local communities in need in 2012 and again in 2013. Attorney Hughey and Hughey Injury Lawyers continue to give their time and efforts to help autistic children, inner-city churches and community centers, providing money to hire criminal defense lawyers to help those wrongly accused, providing funds for victims of child abuse, and providing our own legal knowledge and assistance in many civil cases for free – pro bono. We are a law firm that cares.
- DUI/DWIDrowsy driving: Failure of a motorist to rest or driving with an undiagnosed sleep disorder can lead to accidents caused by drowsy driving. The Sleep Foundation notes the similarity of the effects of drowsy driving to the impairments caused by drunk driving.
- Wrongful DeathHandling hundreds and hundreds of civil cases, including many wrongful death and other serious civil matters and trials.
- Traffic ViolationsA Lowcountry man who suffered severe injuries to his left arm in a 2009 auto collision has settled for $1.65 million in mediation over alleged reckless driving - and he did it without ever filing a complaint. View
- Sex CrimesNursing home sexual abuse is the initiation of non-consensual physical or sexual contact with a resident, or with a resident who may not be capable of providing consent. Some types of elder sexual abuse include rape, unwanted touching, sexual photography, or forced nudity. The signs you should be wary of include...
- FraudHealthcare fraud is common in nursing homes and is harmful to residents, as it involves the medications and services that residents either need and aren’t getting, or should not be receiving but are anyway. Nursing facilities commit healthcare fraud to increase profits, at the expense of residents and the general public. Three common categories of healthcare fraud are...
- Assault
- Hit and RunBar Chain to Pay $2M in Hit-and-Run Buffalo Wild Wings, Summerville Operator Agree to Settlement in Death of Autistic Man (Assisted Living/Group Home; Dram Shop Liability)*
- Business DisputesIf you have questions regarding business and commercial litigation, call us. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial and business disputes and offers contingency fee*, flat fee or hourly billing options in these matters. Lawyer Nathan Hughey has helped thousands of people. Hughey Law Firm LLC offers free initial consultations, accepts credit cards and is conveniently located on Chuck Dawley Blvd. From our Mount Pleasant law office, we help people throughout Charleston and all of South Carolina. We are available for evening and weekend appointments and are also available nights and weekends by phone. Contact us online or call us at 843-881-8644
- Workers CompensationPlease take a look at the video and written recommendations we have received at Hughey Injury Lawyers. With doing right by our clients always at the forefront, we are privileged to represent individuals and families who need to fight for justice. From nursing home abuse and neglect to personal injuries and workers compensation claims, the attorneys at Hughey Injury Lawyers are proud to share the below recommendations from our clients. While we cannot promise results like the below, we can surely vow to fight as hard as we can for fair compensation concerning your legal matter.
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- Sexual Harassment
- Premises LiabilityIn 2007, Mr. Hughey opened the Hughey Law Firm in Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina, to continue to fight for the rights of those who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence or actions. As owner and managing partner of the Hughey Law Firm, Mr. Hughey handles many types of civil cases, including but not limited to, elder abuse in nursing homes and assisted living facilities, auto and trucking accidents, and premises liability. Mr. Hughey has successfully argued before numerous state and federal courts in South Carolina. Additionally, Mr. Hughey has argued before the South Carolina Supreme Court.
- Construction LitigationWe have successfully handled many, many cases involving nursing home negligence, hospital cases, medical malpractice, premises liability, products liability, automobile accidents, truck accidents, fraud, dog bites and attacks, construction claims, and more.
- Property DamageProperty damage – you should include damage to your clothing, telephone, or any other personal property that suffered damage during the dog attack in your claim.
- Personal InjuryWe have offices in Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, but we also represent individuals and businesses in Myrtle Beach, Summerville, Florence, and Columbia. If you are searching for a personal injury attorney and are unsure if we service your area, give the office a call to let us know where you live and where the accident happened.
- Medical MalpracticeTrial attorney Nathan Hughey has many years of experience as an insurance defense lawyer, defending hospitals and health care providers against medical malpractice claims. We know the standard level of care the law expects and we know what tactics the hospital will try to use to defend their negligence. Since founding the Hughey Law Firm, we have represented numerous clients in cases involving injuries and death from negligence.
- Auto Accidents
- Dog BitesNo attorney can ever guarantee client-specific results in any lawsuit. However, for victims of any type of injury, including dog bites in Charleston, retaining an attorney with a record of securing favorable results for past clients can help put your mind at ease.
- Slip and Fall InjuryMany slip and fall injuries need emergency medical attention due to pain and the inability to use the injured body part. Always have a doctor diagnose you as soon as possible, whether in an emergency department or urgent care, and begin a treatment plan immediately to enhance your recovery. Some injuries may require hospitalization or surgeries while others may require a course of physical therapy to regain movement and strength.
- Estate Planning
- Power of AttorneyFinancial abuse can be committed by anyone who has contact with or control over a nursing home resident, including caregivers at the nursing home facility as well as family or friends who have been given power of attorney over the resident. Be on the lookout for these signs, which may indicate that your loved one is being financially abused...
- ProbateThe heirs at law of the deceased person, if there is no surviving spouse, children, or parents. An heir at law is a blood relative who is entitled under South Carolina’s probate law to inherit when someone dies without a will or other estate plans.