Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: November 16, 2022 How do you know when to settle your car accident claim? And when should you take your case to trial? There is no simple answer because it depends on the circumstances and...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 27, 2022 Most people probably think of DUI as one offense that applies when someone is drinking and driving – if the police think someone was driving a car while they were...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 21, 2022 As many of you have probably seen, President Biden issued a pardon on October 6, 2022, for all US citizens (and lawful permanent residents) who have committed the offense...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: October 10, 2022 What is a stand your ground hearing in SC? In State v. McCarty, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed a trial court’s denial of immunity under the SC...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: September 26, 2022 Lane splitting is not legal in South Carolina. Although it is legal in some states, and many motorcyclists believe it should be legal in all states, in SC it could 1)...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: September 15, 2022 There are few things more terrifying than when your child is seriously injured in an accident. When that accident is caused by someone else’s negligence, the parents can...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: August 1, 2022 Is Coastal Carolina University a safe learning environment for students who are leaving home for the first time and attending college while living in dorms or off-campus...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: July 21, 2022 SC’s implied consent laws will result in a license suspension (and ADSAP requirements) if you: Refuse the breathalyzer test (or a blood test), or Take the breathalyzer test...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: July 13, 2022 Minor in possession of alcohol is one of the most common charges picked up by young adults in Myrtle Beach and Conway, SC, whether they are locals, here on vacation,...
Written by Coastal Law | Legally reviewed by Michael H. Wells | Last reviewed: June 22, 2022 When should you sue for breach of contract? If a vendor, customer, or another business has failed to provide the agreed-upon services, goods, or payment, you may have the...