The South Carolina Lawyer Blog

It is natural to feel very overwhelmed when you have just been in a car accident in South Carolina. You know you have to make many big decisions quickly, but you aren't sure where to start. You will be required to make several calls after a car accident, but some of those calls can wait if there...

Texting while driving is a form of distracted driving that killed 3,142 lives in America in 2019. That is an average of 8 people a day, and that number has been consistent over the previous years. Much like drinking and driving, texting while driving presents several dangers on the road that the...

After being in a car accident on South Carolina roads, you'll have many things to do to take care of the car accident problem. When you aren't sure how to handle a car accident, follow a simple set of steps during and after the car accident to help you manage this new set of problems. Having a S...

If you find yourself hurt over someone else's negligence, you may be confused as to how to handle the situation. Your medical bills are piling up and you're unable to work. While you may not be interested in court proceedings, contacting a personal injury attorney may be the best way to handle y...

Establishing child support through the court system can sometimes be a necessary event, but, life changes. In the event you need to request child support modification, you can do so even after a formal arrangement has been established. An experienced Pawleys Island family court lawyers can help ...

Child support in South Carolina typically ends when the child turns 18, graduates from high school or meets other criteria for elimination of child support. However, there are instances when the child support cutoff age can be extended. If the child is still in high school at age 18, support is ...

Statistics tell us there are over 16,000 road accidents in the United States every day. There are obviously a large number of healthcare considerations to take into account when it comes to a car accident. However, there are often legal considerations in play as well. If you want car accident vi...

Has your car had a fuel pump issue? Do you have a 2013-2020 Outback, Impreza, Ascent of Legacy? Connect with us via email, phone or chat today! “Four Subaru models are included in a new recall for faulty fuel pumps that could cause the engine to stall. The Japanese automaker said in documents fi...

For a number of years, national statistics showed a slow but steady decline in the number of traffic fatalities. Researchers pointed to many possible explanations, including improved safety equipment and increased awareness and enforcement of drunk driving laws. However, in the past two years th...

Whiplash is the most common injury sustained in motor vehicle accidents. Whiplash occurs when the neck jerks backward and forward suddenly during an accident and causes damages to the soft tissues in the neck. Other accidents can result in spine and joints misalignment, which can cause pain and ...

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle could be subject to a traffic stop. While many of these stops stem from minor traffic offenses such as speeding, going through a stop sign or failing to yield, others could occur for more serious offenses. A drunk driving charge is one to not take lightly. It ...

In a slip and fall injury case, there are many pieces to consider. Your main concern should be your health, and while legal action may not even cross your mind when you injure yourself on someone else's property, the reality is you may incur hefty medical bills that shouldn't fall on you to pay....

South Carolina collected $6.2 million in traffic ticket fines and fees in 2018, according to the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy. For many drivers, receiving a traffic ticket simply means dropping a check in the mail or showing up to court to try to get the fine reduced. But there is a better answ...

Being involved in a car accident can be scary, costly, and, worst of all, may leave you or a loved one injured. No one plans car accidents, so when they occur, what to do next can be difficult and confusing. Do you contact a Charleston car accident lawyer no matter the severity? Do you ask for t...

A South Carolina woman is suing the federal government, alleging that her husband died a wrongful death as a result of the government's negligence. The suit stems from the 2015 flooding in South Carolina, in which a man named Bob McCarty was swept away by floodwater while in his vehicle at 6:30 ...

After a car accident, the last thing you want to deal with is the at-fault party's insurance company. The questions can be targeted and designed to put some or all of the blame on you. Before you speak with the insurance company yourself, schedule a consultation with a Pawleys Island car acciden...

Though the typical American has relied on personal vehicles or public transportation to get from here to there, mopeds and scooters have become increasingly popular. This rise in popularity is especially true in larger cities where these miniature electric or gas-powered bikes can cover a good d...

Navigating the legal terms and actions following a car crash can be overwhelming. When you discover that the at-fault driver is under or uninsured, the situation can become more confusing as you attempt to recover from personal injuries or damages to your vehicle. Car crashes in South Carolina a...

Have you sustained an injury from South Carolina? It can be quite scary if you're not sure you're on legal grounds in pursuing a lawsuit, but we want you to be well compensated. In South Carolina, their court system can assist you with that, including costs associated with your injury. If you ha...

Many people default to a partner or child when it comes to specifying the beneficiary of a life insurance policy. For those, however, who do not have a life partner or child to declare as the heir to their policy, choosing a beneficiary can become a bit questionable. Deciding who will receive yo...

Choosing the best lawyer for your needs should be done with the same process as you would any other product or service. The problem is that many of our legal issues are accompanied by strong emotions, and we forget to take the time to perform the due diligence needed to find the best Pawleys Isl...