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When considering what segment of military veterans is growing the fastest in the United States today, who comes to mind? If you thought of women, you would be correct.

As of today, women make up almost 10% of the military, with the number expected to double by 2040.

While women serving in the military isn't anything new, it took until after World War II for their contributions to be formally recognized. Even after recognition, women have continued to have to fight to access the same standard of healthcare from the VA as their male counterparts, especially when it comes to VA Disability claims for service-connected conditions.

Let's take a closer look at injured military women and their fight to receive the standard of care from the VA that they are entitled to.

The Bluestein Thompson Sullivan, LLC law firm in Columbia, SC, would like to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving!

We've spoken before about Agent Orange, one of a collection of so-called "rainbow herbicides" sprayed during the conflict in Vietnam as part of the defoliation efforts used by the American military. Agent Orange contamination left thousands of veterans exposed to dangerous chemicals that, over time, have been correlated with a spate of chronic illnesses and even cancers.

While many Vietnam-era veterans are aware of their ability to file for VA Disability as a result of Agent Orange contamination, fewer are aware of another common herbicide utilized during Vietnam: Agent Blue.

You may be able to file VA Disability claims for Agent Blue if you were exposed during your time in service. Let's take a closer look at what Agent Blue is and what kinds of health effects come as a result of exposure.

There is a vehicle collision in South Carolina every five minutes or so, with injuries occurring about once every ten minutes and a collision fatality occurring about twice a day, according to the SC Department of Public Safety.

Do you know what to do if you witness a car wreck in South Carolina?

We have a few tips to help you know how to stay safe, assist the people involved, and if needed, provide evidence for the victim's eventual car insurance claim against the at-fault party.

These suggestions do not reflect any letter of the law but are rather meant to act as helpful suggestions. Every car wreck is different, so no guidelines can really be one-size-fits-all.

If you have questions that pertain to a specific incident, please feel free to give us a call at (803) 779-7599 or contact us online to request a free consultation.

What should you do if you witness a car accident in South Carolina?