Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: May 7, 2019 Jet ski accidents in Myrtle Beach are more common than you might think. Locals and tourists enjoy a day on the water on the Intracoastal Waterway, Waccamaw River, or in the...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 26, 2019 Trampoline parks have become a billion-dollar industry in recent years, but are they safe for children? Are there trampoline park injuries and deaths that we haven’t been...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 26, 2019 State and federal laws governing hemp harming are changing quickly, and we are keeping up with them. What is the status of hemp farming in SC? Below, I’ll discuss some of the...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 22, 2019 What effect does speeding have on auto accidents? When someone is speeding, are they more likely to have an accident? Is the accident more likely to result in injuries or...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 18, 2019 How much does a FOIA request cost in Horry County? SC’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) says that a public body may establish and collect reasonable fees not to exceed the...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 12, 2019 When an animal attacks in SC, can the victim sue? Who is responsible for the injuries caused by an animal attack? The answer depends. SC has strict liability for dog attacks,...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 11, 2019 Julian Assange was evicted from the Ecuadorian Embassy in London this week, and then promptly arrested by British authorities as the US simultaneously unsealed the Assange...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 5, 2019 Where is the line between settlement negotiations or extortion? In recent news, American Media, Inc. (AMI) was excused of committing blackmail when they threatened to publish...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 4, 2019 Trucking safety advocates agree with the families of the victims of underride crashes – underride guards on commercial trucks would save lives. One woman in Colorado joined...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 28, 2019 Spring break is here in Myrtle Beach – schools across the country are taking time off in March and April, and students are enjoying their vacations, many in sunny Myrtle...