Sexual misconduct claims can range in severity from workplace harassment to allegations of rape. Although most forms of sexual misconduct are crimes, they are also “torts,” or “causes of action” that can be the subject of a civil lawsuit for monetary damages. In South...
Who’s at Fault in a SC Car Accident? What You Need to Know
If you’ve been in a car crash in South Carolina, one of the first questions that arises—by insurance adjusters, police, or even your own mind—is: Who was at fault? The answer to that question matters—a lot. Fault directly affects whether you can recover compensation...
Traffic Safety in SC – How Can We Reduce the Number of Auto Accidents?
Helping injured people is our job at Coastal Law, and we love doing it. But, what if we could help to avoid traffic accidents before they happen? Would new traffic flow designs help to decrease auto collisions in Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Columbia, and other...
The SC Personal Injury Case Process
You’ve been hurt in an accident. Maybe you were just driving down the road, listening to your favorite music on the radio, when another car T-boned you out of nowhere at an intersection. Or you were riding your bicycle through the neighborhood on a beautiful sunny...
Is CBD Oil Legal in South Carolina?
Marijuana is not legal in South Carolina for recreational or medical purposes. What about CBD oil or other CBD products? CBD stands for cannabidiol, which is an active ingredient in marijuana and hemp plants that: 1) does not get you high, and 2) is proven to be an...
Can Hand Sanitizer Make You Fail the Breathalyzer?
It can – but not in the way that you might think. Your own use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is extremely unlikely to affect the breathalyzer/ Datamaster result in a SC DUI case. But, the officer’s use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer prior to...
What If My Workers’ Comp Benefits are Terminated in SC?
You dealt with the pain and suffering of a work-related injury or illness. You jumped through the hoops of paperwork for your employer, for insurance companies, for and doctors’ offices all to get workers’ compensation benefits you are entitled to. And now? Now your...
What Charges Can You Get Probation for in South Carolina?
You’ve been investigated, questioned, arrested, fingerprinted, and locked in a cage for days before posting bond and returning home. Now you’ve got criminal charges hanging over your head, you may have lost your job because of the arrest, and the sobering reality of a...
Car Wrecks on Carolina Forest Boulevard Have Increased Dramatically
Carolina Forest Blvd, located off Highway 501 in-between Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC, has seen a dramatic increase in auto accidents this year. Construction of the new Ten Oaks Middle School, the opening of the new school, and ongoing construction in the area has...
Holiday Traffic in Myrtle Beach SC – Have a Safe Thanksgiving Weekend
According to AAA, this holiday weekend will see the highest number of travelers on the road since 2005: According to information from AAA, almost 51 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more away from home for the holiday weekend. That’s a 3.3 percent...