Paul S. Landis

What is Elder Abuse? Elder abuse is any act that results in the physical harm of the elder. In most states, elder persons are defined as those over sixty years old, but some states’ definition is sixty-five years. It can also include emotional and mental harm to an elder. It’s often broken down into passive…

Once again, a South Carolina jury emphasized that drunk drivers who injure innocent bystanders will be held accountable. On July 26, 2019, Fayssoux & Landis attorneys Wally Fayssoux and Paul Landis obtained a $7,523,000 verdict for the family of a man who was killed by a drunk driver on January 29, 2016. The firm also…

What is Dram Shop Law? A “dram shop” case refers to a case pursued on behalf of someone who is injured or the family of someone killed as a result of drunk driver who became intoxicated from alcohol served at a bar. The term “dram shop” was historically used to refer to a tavern or…

Every automobile accident in South Carolina resulting in personal injury, death, or property damage triggers insurance issues. In South Carolina, many drivers are uninsured, and many others do not have sufficient insurance coverage to protect themselves or others in the event of an accident. Fortunately, there are options available to drivers to protect themselves in…

The legal system can be intimidating for non-lawyers. Although individuals are permitted to bring a case or defend one without a lawyer, it is often not a good idea to do so. Lawyers are trained to understand the arguments that can be made on behalf of a client and to know the Rules of Civil…

LASIK eye surgery has gained increasing popularity as people seek to free themselves from the inconvenience of contact lenses and glasses. The outpatient procedure, which generally takes no more than a half hour for both eyes, is most commonly used to treat nearsightedness. With the LASIK procedure, the doctor changes the patient’s cornea shape to…

After being named the Jeter E. Rhodes Jr. Trial Lawyer of the Year for his work in 2015, James “Wally” Fayssoux Jr. was featured in the publication South Carolina Lawyers Weekly. “Once he figured out what he wanted to do with his life, James “Wally” Fayssoux Jr. dove in head-first and has remained submerged in the...

Semi-truck accidents often have catastrophic injuries or deaths. The weight of the semi and trailer means it will take much longer to stop, and it also means the damage to other vehicle is often tremendous. If you or a loved one have been injured in a tractor-trailer accident that wasn’t your fault, who can you…

With a historic verdict, a South Carolina jury emphasized the importance of bar and restaurant owners being responsible in their service of alcohol. In a college town filled with bars and party atmosphere, Fayssoux Law Firm attorneys and their co-counsel overcame significant proximate cause issues by winning a $3.85 Million dollar verdict for the victims…

There was victory in the air for the plaintiffs after a recent $3.85 million verdict was handed down in their favor in a case dealing with a negligent bar owner over-serving an already obviously intoxicated patron. Earlier this month, a jury in Richland County returned its verdict after hearing testimony about the role of the…

A 2006 report from the Institute of Medicine showed that medication errors cause injuries to 1.5 million people annually in the United States. The cost of these errors is reflected in the $3.5 billion due to additional medical expenses, lost wages and productivity. Up to 32 percent of the total medication errors are due to…

James “Wally” Fayssoux Jr. was honored by South Carolina Lawyers Weekly as a recipient of the Leadership in Law. The publication featured the following profile on Wally. Click the button to read the interview. Read the Article