Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: February 14, 2018 So, you're starting a business. Congratulations! You've probably already made a lot of decisions: What are you going to make or sell? How are you going to market your...
What are the Types of Auto Insurance in SC?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: February 7, 2018 If you drive in South Carolina, you are required to have auto insurance. Of course, even without the legal requirement, it would be dumb not to have it. Auto insurance...
Do SC Courts Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Decide Sentences?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: February 7, 2018 If you are arrested, who would you rather oversee setting your bail - a stern judge in a rotten mood, or a computer program designed by someone you will never meet? South...
Amtrak Train Crash in Cayce (Columbia) SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: February 6, 2018 Early Sunday morning, there was a catastrophic Amtrak train crash in Cayce, SC that killed two Amtrak employees and injured over 100 passengers. Could this crash have been...
Self-Driving Cars and Liability for Car Wrecks
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: February 2, 2018 A motorcycle driver in San Francisco was hit by a car that swerved into his lane, but he's not suing the driver of the car - he's blaming the car itself. If you think that...
South Carolina Jails or Debtor Prisons – Bail Bond Reform
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: February 2, 2018 County jails across the country, including J. Reuben Long Detention Center in Conway, SC, look more like debtor's prisons every day, filled with people who are there only...
Rollover Accidents in Myrtle Beach
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 31, 2018 A driver escaped serious injury in Myrtle Beach when a vehicle rolled over and shut down traffic on S.C. 22 at Carolina Bays Parkway last week. This was one lucky driver -...
Bicycle Accidents in Myrtle Beach
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 30, 2018 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...
What Effect Does Legalized Marijuana Have on Auto Accident Claims?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 27, 2018 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...
Does Winter Weather in SC Cause an Increase in Personal Injury Claims?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 25, 2018 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...