Even when a car wreck or another type of personal injury case seems “open and shut,” it may not be as simple as you think. No matter how obvious liability and damages seem, we will have to prove it with admissible evidence before you can be compensated – how do you...
South Carolina does not have sentencing guidelines. Should we? The federal courts, 15 states, and the District of Columbia have sentencing guidelines, and the federal courts, 22 states, and the District of Columbia have sentencing commissions whose purpose is to study...
The parents of a St. James Middle School student did. The lawsuit alleges that their child was repeatedly assaulted at school, the child told his teachers, but the school did nothing to protect him from future assaults. The parents allege that their child was stabbed...
I’ve seen several statements by South Carolina public officials lately in media reports that give me pause. Law enforcement and other public officials are expressing their opposition to legalization of marijuana, medical marijuana, and even CBD (cannabidiol) products...
The Myrtle Beach Chief of Police announced last week that Myrtle Beach police and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are testing the levels of THC in CBD oil products that are sold locally in Myrtle Beach. They are testing both CBD oils and edibles that...
Two parents were charged with child neglect in Myrtle Beach after their four-year old son shot himself in the head over the weekend. According to the police, the mom’s loaded .38 was in her purse. They were in the next room in their hotel suite when they heard the...
When you take a vacation to sunny Myrtle Beach, SC, you will find plenty of things to do – fun in the sun, laying on the beach, swimming in the pool, or visiting the many tourist attractions in the area… There is something to do every minute of every day for adults,...
One man died, and another was charged with boating under the influence (BUI) after a jet ski collision near Red Bluff Landing on the Waccamaw River in Conway last month. The suspect was arrested by officers with the SC Department of Natural Resources, charged with...
With estimates ranging from 8.2 million to 18.6 million visitors a year, Myrtle Beach, SC is a busy tourist destination throughout the spring, summer, and fall with something for everyone – water parks, beautiful beaches, amusement parks, and three motorcycle rallies...
In theory, your auto insurance policy protects you against catastrophic financial losses after an accident. In a perfect world, you could file a claim after an accident and quickly and easily receive funds to cover whatever expenses result from your injuries. If...