Columbia, SC personal injury attorney Mark D. Chappell talks about the firm’s fearless pursuit of justice. What are some examples of your firm’s fearless pursuit of justice? The law firm has championed significant causes throughout its history, contributing to the safety of South Carolina families as a result of the actions taken by the families of victims they represent. One notable achievement is the enactment of Chandler’s Law in South Carolina. This law emerged after a mother and father received the heartbreaking news of their child’s death in an ATV accident shortly after dropping him off for a swim party. The firm not only secured justice for this family but also played a crucial role in passing legislation that mandates safety equipment and training before operating an ATV.

Moreover, the firm was instrumental in establishing a requirement for bars in South Carolina that serve liquor to carry a million-dollar liability insurance policy, a measure that did not exist six or seven years ago. This change resulted from representing a Dillon County sheriff’s officer whose life was drastically altered after being struck head-on by a drunk driver. Through this case, the firm effectively advocated for legislation mandating adequate liability coverage for bars and restaurants.

Another significant case involved a family whose freshman daughter tragically fell to her death from a nine-story building at the University of South Carolina. After receiving the devastating news while returning to Atlanta, the family discovered that the university police had mishandled the investigation. With the firm’s guidance, they pursued legislative action, leading to the passage of the Jessica Horton Act, which prohibits universities from conducting their own investigations into serious injuries, deaths, or rapes on their campuses.

These instances exemplify the firm’s fearless approach to litigation. Whether challenging large corporations like Johnson & Johnson in cancer cases or taking on 3M in earplug lawsuits, the firm handles cases that require lawyers who are fearless, passionate, compassionate, and curious.