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.
The accident report is important after a car crash because it documents what happened, where it happened, and how it happened. The accident report can help you to establish liability and will probably be the first official document that insurance adjusters and attorneys will see in your case.
If it is safe to do so, you should take photographs after an auto accident – preserving the best evidence before the vehicles are moved, the roadway is cleaned up, and the people involved in the accident leave. Photographs at the accident scene can preserve critical...
If you have been charged with leaving the scene of an accident, your ticket might actually say: “failure to give information and render aid.” What does that mean? Charges for “leaving the scene of an accident” cover six possible scenarios, ranging in severity from...