How often have you been stopped on the highway, complaining about how traffic is not moving until you are slowly making your way in a single lane past a horrific scene involving an 18-wheeler crash? The bodies may not be visible, and the injured have been rushed to...
Negligence per se – what is it, when does it apply, what are the defenses to negligence per se, and how is it similar to strict liability?
What is circumstantial evidence, and what is direct evidence? What are some examples of circumstantial evidence, and what are the standard jury instructions for it in SC?
Based on the FBI’s most recent US Crime Report, Myrtle Beach’s crime rates rank us as the 3rd most dangerous city in America. The crime rates in Myrtle Beach – even when broken down into categories like violent crime and property crime – are much higher than those in...
Rule 411: Why plaintiff’s cannot talk about insurance at trial. Yes, the defendant has insurance. Insurance lobby, fraud on jurors, the insurance company is the real party in interest.
SC’s new open carry law was signed by the governor in May and went into effect Sunday, August 15, 2021, making SC a Second Amendment sanctuary state. What changes were made in the new law? Below, we’ll discuss what you need to know about the “Open Carry with...
Confidentiality orders are routine in many types of personal injury cases – especially product liability cases. Why do defense attorneys insist on confidentiality orders for discovery and confidentiality clauses in their settlement agreements? They don’t want to get...
The “legal limit” in SC is .08 if you are charged with DUAC. There is no legal limit for DUI, although the BAC result can be used as evidence to prove that a person was impaired.
When do police need an arrest warrant in SC? You can be arrested without a warrant or using a uniform traffic ticket (UTT) in many situations – more people are arrested in SC without an arrest warrant than with one.
What is a holding company and do you need one? A corporate structure with a parent holding company and separate subsidiaries can provide protection from liability and creditors for each company and can provide tax benefits.