Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 10, 2018 A jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $30 million to a man who developed cancer after using their products for decades. New Jersey banker Stephen Lanzo claimed his...
South Carolina – Strict Liability for Dog Attacks
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 10, 2018 A Darlington County woman was hospitalized several months ago after being attacked by a police dog. Darlington County Sheriff's deputies brought a K-9 unit into the woman's...
Myrtle Beach Spring Break Arrests
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 7, 2018 Thousands of college students have come and gone over the past few weeks, and the raging party known as spring break Myrtle Beach isn't over yet. Most of these kids leave...
What to Do if You are Injured During Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2018
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 7, 2018 In a little over a month, lines of motorcycles will roar into Myrtle Beach for the city's two annual bike rallies. The Myrtle Beach Bike Week Spring Rally 2018 will happen May...
Do You Want to Get Out of a Timeshare Contract?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 6, 2018 Buying a timeshare interest in SC is not an investment. Instead, it may be a liability that will cost you a lot of money. I know, that’s not what the timeshare company said...
Charged with Disorderly Conduct During Myrtle Beach Bike Week?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 6, 2018 The police will be out in force next month as motorcyclists from around the world – and law enforcement from across the state - cruise into Myrtle Beach for black bike week...
The Police Didn’t Read My Miranda Rights to Me – What Now?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 30, 2018 The police didn’t read my Miranda rights to me - can I get my case dismissed? This may be the most common question that we get from our clients who are charged with a crime -...
Common Defenses to Criminal Charges in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 30, 2018 If you’ve been charged with a crime in SC, what is the one outcome that you want more than anything? If you’re like most of our clients, you want your case dismissed. Our...
SC Water Park Injuries – Can I Sue?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 30, 2018 Myrtle Beach has several water parks – they are fun, they are a great way to cool off in the summer, and, for the most part, they are safe. Until they aren’t. When things go...
Assault and Battery in SC – What if I Didn’t Actually Hit Them?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: March 29, 2018 The young mother was already frustrated, and her baby just kept on crying. Other people in the restaurant weren't happy about it, either. Then, when a man complained about...