Stormy Daniels’ defamation claim against the President of the United States was dismissed Monday by a federal judge who granted the President’s Anti-SLAPP motion. What does that mean, and does SC have an anti-SLAPP law? Lawsuits for defamation, also called slander or...
The SC Unfair Trade Practices Act is designed to protect consumers – you and me – from individuals or businesses who would intentionally take advantage of us through unfair or deceptive business practices. What if a contractor promises to build a porch on your house...
Everyone knows that there is a legal right to defend yourself if you are attacked – but, what are the rules for self defense in SC? If you get it wrong, you could be arrested, jailed, and even convicted for assault and battery or even murder charges – that is why it...
In the wake of multiple decades-old sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh (allegations that may or may not be true and I’m not expressing an opinion on that here), many people are asking, “are there statutes of limitations...
Do you really need expert witnesses in a SC personal injury case? Although you may want to “keep things simple” or save money by not retaining expert witnesses, not having expert witnesses in a SC personal injury case can result in your case being dismissed, a lower...
What’s the difference between property damage vs personal injury claims in SC? If you have a car accident, you may have suffered damage to your vehicle and you may have suffered injuries to your person as well – property damage claims on your auto insurance policy are...
If you have a potential lawsuit, you will need to know what the civil statutes of limitations in SC are for your type of claim. If you miss the filing deadline for your lawsuit, your claims may be forever barred, and you may have no other recourse to recover...
If you are a victim of a hit and run accident in Myrtle Beach, who pays for your damages? Can you file a lawsuit? If you do file a lawsuit, who do you sue when you don’t know who the other driver is? SC law provides for coverage for a hit and run accident in Myrtle...
You may think that you are “in good hands” or that your insurance company is “on your side,” until you experience hurricane damage in Myrtle Beach and try to get your insurance company to help you rebuild… Does your homeowner’s policy cover hurricane damage in Myrtle...
Damages in a car accident case means the amount of money that the at-fault driver must pay you to compensate for your losses that were caused by their negligence. Some types of damages are obvious, like property damage to your car or your medical expenses. But, what...