Jul 26, 2019 | Drowning Deaths, Personal Injury
Are there flesh eating bacteria in swimming pools in Myrtle Beach? What about brain eating amoebas, “Crypto,” or other parasites? If I get a flesh eating bacteria can I sue? How do I prove it came from the swimming pool? Below, I’ll discuss whether you can come into...
May 7, 2019 | Boating Accidents, Boating Under the Influence BUI, Personal Injury
Jet ski accidents in Myrtle Beach are more common than you might think. Locals and tourists enjoy a day on the water on the Intracoastal Waterway, Waccamaw River, or in the ocean, and jet ski rentals are available at all the nicest spots. If you are careless or...
Apr 26, 2019 | Personal Injury
Trampoline parks have become a billion-dollar industry in recent years, but are they safe for children? Are there trampoline park injuries and deaths that we haven’t been hearing about? Spoiler alert: Trampoline parks are not safe for children. The parks ask you to...
Apr 12, 2019 | Personal Injury
When an animal attacks in SC, can the victim sue? Who is responsible for the injuries caused by an animal attack? The answer depends. SC has strict liability for dog attacks, but the SC code of laws does not address most other types of animal attacks in SC. What...
Apr 5, 2019 | Ethics, Personal Injury
Where is the line between settlement negotiations or extortion? In recent news, American Media, Inc. (AMI) was excused of committing blackmail when they threatened to publish embarrassing, nude photos of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unless he ended his investigation into...
Mar 1, 2019 | Personal Injury
Is there a right to publicity in SC? Can you sue if someone uses your likeness or your name without your permission? What happens if you come across a website that is selling a product or advertising their services and your smiling face appears on the webpage? Or,...
