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...
Do We Need Tort Reform in SC – Starbucks Lawsuit Dismissed
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 24, 2018 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...
Why is there a Push to Lower the SC DUI Limit to .05?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 23, 2018 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...
What Does a SC Auto Accident Attorney Cost
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 23, 2018 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?...
The Unintended Consequences of the Opioid Epidemic in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 23, 2018 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...
Can I Get Punitive Damages After a DUI Accident in SC?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 17, 2018 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...
Fatal Car Crash Investigations in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 17, 2018 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?...
Can My License be Suspended for Unpaid Tickets?
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 11, 2018 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...
Uninsured (UM) and Underinsured (UIM) Coverage in SC
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: January 10, 2018 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...