Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 10, 2018 A man was killed last week after his motorcycle was struck by a car in Myrtle Beach. The SC Highway Patrol said the car failed to yield while turning at the intersection of...
Backpage Owners Arrested for Facilitating Prostitution
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: April 10, 2018 Backpage.com, which has long been accused of involvement in child sex trafficking, was seized by federal authorities last week. Days later, founders Michael Lacey and James...
$37M Talcum Powder Verdict Against Johnson and Johnson
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...