The outcome of auto accident claims almost always hinges on one word - negligence. But, what is negligence? It is one of the ways that we determine who is at fault in an auto accident and whether they should pay you for the damage that they caused. Negligence happens...
A History of Mandatory Auto Insurance
Why does South Carolina require me to buy auto insurance? I'm a good driver, so why should I pay some company thousands of dollars every year? If I cause an accident, why can't I just pay for it then? Mandatory auto insurance didn't just happen arbitrarily. It's not...
How Common are Property Disputes in SC?
U.S. Senator Rand Paul had just finished mowing his lawn when a neighbor sprinted into his yard and tackled him. The senator landed hard and broke several ribs. As it turns out, the assault had nothing to do with politics or with Paul's long-time service in the...
How Do I Get My Charges Expunged in SC?
In some states, criminal records can never be expunged. In South Carolina, some criminal records can be expunged – meaning all records of the arrest and court proceedings are destroyed… like it never happened. South Carolina expungement laws only permit expungement of...
New BBTI Test May Help to Detect TBI After Car Crashes
A new medical test can detect traumatic brain injury (TBI) early, and that could lead to significantly better treatment for people who have suffered head trauma in a car accident. It could also lead to better financial outcomes – car crash victims often do not realize...
Can I Get a REAL ID Driver’s License in SC?
Your old SC driver's license will not be enough to get you inside a federal building, airport, or military installation after Sept. 30, 2020. In the future, you will need a REAL ID driver's license or identity card. Although you are not required to get the new...
Are SC Speeding Tickets Different for Out of State Drivers?
Absolutely. Depending on your home state’s traffic laws, a speeding ticket in Myrtle Beach or anywhere in SC could be more serious than it would be for a local. Or, it could be easier for you to walk away with no points. The answer depends not just on your home state,...
Libel & Slander: What is the Difference in SC?
Imagine that your business starts dropping off - at first, you aren’t sure what the problem is, but then, you learn that your competition has been telling potential customers that you are selling shoddy goods and ripping people off. Or - you find that multiple...
Civil vs. Criminal Law: 5 Key Differences
The glove. The white Bronco. The slow-speed car chase on the 405 freeway. We watched the O.J. Simpson trial unfold in criminal court in 1995. But right after the criminal trial, OJ also had his day in civil court for the same scenario. How could this be? Civil and...
The Hidden Costs Paid by DUI Accident Victims
When we think of the victims of drunk drivers, we usually imagine the things we can see - blood, mangled bodies, demolished cars. When most people think of compensation for drunk driving victims, the first things they think of are most likely doctor bills, medical...