Heather obtained her Juris Doctorate degree with a Criminal Law Concentration from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2002, where she received honors for her participation on the National Mock Trial Team and in the Criminal Law Clinic. She also obtained her undergraduate degree from Valparaiso University, where she graduated Cum Laude in 1999 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, double majoring in Psychology and Pre-Physical Therapy. Heather is admitted to practice law in the states of South Carolina and Indiana.
DUI/DWI
Victims of drunk driving accidents may be eligible for several different types of compensation. Compensatory damages are available to cover lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of companionship and other losses.
Wrongful Death
John Price Law Firm, LLC represents individuals throughout South Carolina who have been injured by hospital-acquired infections. We also represent families who have lost loved ones to wrongful death in hospitals. Our founding attorney, John Price, has been practicing law since 1985. You can count on him and our professional team of lawyers to diligently fight for the maximum amount of compensation possible for you and your family.
Traffic Violations
Both minor and serious accidents can leave a person with devastating injuries. Many accidents are avoidable and caused by negligent drivers. The leading causes of accidents with motor vehicles include: sleepy drivers, distracted drivers, drunk drivers, aggressive drivers and reckless speeding drivers. Drivers distracted by their smartphones has become a serious risk when driving on the roads. Reckless drivers, such as these, and other drivers who engage in things like road rage, intoxicated driving and any reckless driving in general, irresponsibly risk their own lives and the lives of others.
Sex Crimes
Assault
Hit and Run
After you’ve experienced a hit and run accident you may be feeling helpless. If someone has caused an accident with you and left the scene you need to know your rights. If you have been the victim of this, remain at the scene of the accident, speak to any witnesses and call the police. Never follow the fleeing driver. This could bring into question who is really at fault for your accident and you risk missing the possibility of gathering statements from witnesses. You also put yourself in a dangerous situation by doing this.
Our experienced workers compensation attorneys have experience with many types of on-the-job injuries, including chemical burns, neck and back injuries, carpal tunnel, loss of limb, forklift injuries and scaffolding or ladder falls. No matter what type of injury you experience, either at a construction site or in an office, we will work to make sure that you receive all entitled benefits.
The South Carolina premises liability attorneys of the John Price Law Firm, LLC have extensive experience in handling slip-and-fall accidents and other injuries owing to negligent conditions. We have full-time offices in North Charleston, Summerville, and Myrtle Beach. We represent clients throughout the South Carolina coast and Lowcountry.
Property Damage
Property damage: If there were damages to your vehicle during the accident, the party at fault’s insurance company is responsible for repairs to your vehicle and paying for the cost of a rental car while your vehicle is being fixed. If the cost of repairs exceeds 75% of what is considered the fair market value of the vehicle, your car is considered damaged beyond repair. If this is the case, the other party's insurance company is required to compensate you for what your car was worth.
Our personal injury attorneys have represented many child injury cases on behalf of young victims. We have handled child head injury cases, fractured legs, broken arms, disfigurement, scarring and all types of injuries to children from...
Medical Malpractice
Plaintiffs pursuing a lawsuit over misdiagnosis often need to follow the steps of proof needed for any other type of medical malpractice case. Usually what needs to be shown is a failing to properly diagnose a health condition, as in the physician failed to show the level of care that a similarly trained physician would have in the same circumstances. It also must be shown that the physician’s substandard care caused harm to the patient.
Auto Accidents
Dog Bites
Dogs are more threatened by a person at their level. This means children are the predominant victims of dog bites, frequently suffering lacerations or deep wounds to their head, face and hands. Serious bites on the hand, arms or feet are also common when a dog attacks or chases a victim.
Disability Discrimination
Whether you’re facing disability discrimination, sexual harassment, or want to know your rights when it comes to family and medical leave, the John Price Law Firm, LLC brings more to the table for you.
Slip and Fall Injury
Slip and fall injuries due to slippery floors, holes or pavement defects, areas under construction, or inadequate safety precautions in dangerous areas.
If a nursing home resident is able, they may file the lawsuit against the nursing home themselves. If they are not able, family members and anyone who has power of attorney is able to file the lawsuit on their behalf. Evidence will need to be collected that shows that negligence or abuse has taken place. Our attorneys will help you in gathering this information.