A bicyclist died in Myrtle Beach after being hit from behind by a truck last week, the SC High Patrol reported. The cyclist was struck just after sunset on Forestbrook Road. No one in the truck was injured. The time of the accident is notable – just after sunset -...
What Effect Does Legalized Marijuana Have on Auto Accident Claims?
As more states consider changing their marijuana laws, officials look to states that have already legalized the drug to answer questions about safety. One of the most pressing questions is: Would legalizing pot lead to an increase in auto accidents in SC? One recent...
Does Winter Weather in SC Cause an Increase in Personal Injury Claims?
When South Carolina schools and businesses close because of a winter storm, you can always count on comments from that guy who moved here from upstate New York: "Where I come from, we don't close even when there's three feet of snow on the ground!" What that guy...
Do We Need Tort Reform in SC – Starbucks Lawsuit Dismissed
A federal judge earlier this month dismissed a lawsuit accusing Starbucks of cheating its customers by underfilling lattes. The California-based judge also took issue with the plaintiffs' claim that milk foam should not be considered part of a latte or mocha, and that...
Why is there a Push to Lower the SC DUI Limit to .05?
Do you think you're OK to drive after just one drink? You probably are - for now. But, a group of researchers has added its weight to a creeping movement aimed at lowering the legal blood alcohol limit to .05. In 2013, the National Transportation Safety Board urged...
What Does a SC Auto Accident Attorney Cost
Your car is mangled, your medical bills are piling up, and you are ready to go to court and make the driver who hit you pay. But, how much will that cost you up front? Often, the answer is very simple: Nothing. When you file a personal injury lawsuit after an auto...
The Unintended Consequences of the Opioid Epidemic in SC
You've had surgery – you didn’t have a choice and you’ve done everything the doctors recommended, and now you're in horrible pain. Who would you rather be in charge of helping you find relief - a medical doctor or a politician? This is just one of the many painful...
Can I Get Punitive Damages After a DUI Accident in SC?
You were hit by a drunk driver, and the last few days have been a whirlwind – you were released from the hospital, you've seen your doctor for follow-up care, you've picked up a rental car, you've made phone calls and filled out forms. What you need now is money to...
Fatal Car Crash Investigations in SC
When someone dies in an auto accident, there are a lot of questions and a lot of people who want answers now. How could this have happened? How could it have been avoided? What are we going to do about it now? Victims' families, survivors, police, prosecutors, and the...
Can My License be Suspended for Unpaid Tickets?
It was just a speeding ticket. Do you really deserve to have your license suspended? You couldn't afford to pay the fine, so now the state has taken away your ability to drive - and along with it your ability to make a living. How can you possibly pay the fine now...