Steps to Take After Being Involved in a Hit-and-Run
Being involved in an automobile collision is hard enough in and of itself. The wreck, and its fallout, are made even worse when a driver does not stop after getting…
Mad Dog!
It's been decades since I heard of, or thought of, a mad dog. Modern technology has fairly well wiped out mad dogs, and the threat of rabid animals roaming the…
Cat Scan
I originally wrote this for a Yarnspinner column back on Dec. 22, 1985, and with one small exception, it is still true to this very day. I will explain the…
After Dinner Speaking
For many years, while I was actively writing for the Greenville News, it wasn't unusual for groups to call wanting to find an after-dinner speaker. I would jump at the…
My Daddy Almost Played For Clemson
When my father, Jesse Reese Fant Jr., graduated from Pendleton High School, he suddenly found himself sort of spinning in space. He lived in LaFrance, SC, where the only possible…
Is it better to Settle or Go To Trial?
The ultimate goal of any plaintiff’s attorney filing a lawsuit is obtaining the best possible outcome for the plaintiff. There are many ways in which to achieve this outcome. A…
South Carolina Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
It is devastating to learn that a doctor or other healthcare professional has been negligent in the care of you or a loved one. You have entrusted a doctor to…
What is a Contingency Fee for a Lawyer?
Most personal injury cases, the client does not pay anything to the attorney out of their pocket. This is because personal injury cases are generally paid a contingency fee. A…