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...
Uninsured (UM) and Underinsured (UIM) Coverage in SC
You're a responsible driver, you follow the rules of the road, and, of course, you have auto insurance. It’s the law. So, if some guy rear-ends you or runs a red light and crumples the side of your car, their insurance will cover your costs, right? That depends on how...
SC Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Myrtle Beach
Auto accidents can be life-threatening, expensive, and terrifying no matter what kind of vehicle you're in. But, when you're on a motorcycle, your odds of catastrophic injuries and medical costs go up exponentially. Your SC motorcycle accident attorney at Coastal Law...
Horry County Drug Court
If you have a drug problem, at the end of the road you are likely to find prison, institutions, or death. If you go to prison because of drugs, your situation is not likely to improve as you are now separated from family, friends, and the community that could have...
What is Obstruction of Justice in SC (and Why Won’t My Congressman Help Me)
The police are harassing you, making false accusations, even threatening to arrest you. Although you are being wrongfully accused, maybe you've already been charged and arrested. You're looking around for help, hoping that someone in a position of power will have your...