South Carolina is a fault-based car insurance state. This means that at-fault parties are liable for any damages sustained by the victim as a result of a car crash. In some cases, victims are able to recover the amount from the at-fault driver’s insurer, but in other situations victims are required to file a lawsuit […]
Know When You Need a Personal Injury Attorney
There are many situations that require the services of a personal injury attorney in South Carolina. There are workplace injuries, slip and fall injuries, medical malpractice claims, defective product claims, and much more that occur every day. Many feel that they can handle these issues on their own, but the laws are complicated and the […]
Stops, Searches and Seizures in South Carolina – Know Your Rights
Search warrants in South Carolina typically authorize searching for and seizing certain items that law enforcement reasonably believes could be evidence or potential evidence of a crime. There are many circumstances for which issuing a search warrant is appropriate. Search warrants under South Carolina law allow police to look for property that is: stolen or […]
Police Seizures in South Carolina
If you believe you have been subject to an illegal stop, search or seizure of your property by police, an experienced South Carolina criminal defense attorney can help. Our firm has experience suppressing illegally obtained evidence in court, and will fight to protect your right to be free from illegal searches and seizures, regardless of […]
What Steps to Take Following a Car Accident in South Carolina
If you have been involved in a car accident, there are several steps you need to take to protect your rights. Ideally, you should contact an experienced car accident attorney in South Carolina who can advise you as to what the important “do’s and don’ts” are immediately following your accident. While contacting your car accident […]
When Do Cops Need a Warrant to Use Drug-Sniffing Dogs?
Law enforcement’s use of drug-sniffing dogs creates a variety of legal issues during a search or an arrest. The most common situation in which a person encounters a drug-sniffing dog is during a traffic stop if the officer believes there are drugs in the car or someone in the car is holding drugs. However, mere […]
Workers’ Compensation Claims – Can I Still File a Lawsuit?
The purpose of having workers’ compensation is to avoid civil litigation between an employer and employee and to provide an expedited way for employee to receive compensation while recovering from their injuries. However, there may be circumstances where a lawsuit is permitted or necessary for full recovery from the employee’s injury. A typical workers’ compensation […]
Dog-Bite Liability in South Carolina
While dogs can make great companions, there is always a chance that they will bite someone. The most common cases are between dogs and children, but anybody could suffer a dog bite. There are some important things to know here in South Carolina with respect to dog bites. First, the statute of limitations for filing […]
Is It True That “The Hand of One, is The Hand of All” in South Carolina?
Criminal law in South Carolina recognizes a form of accomplice liability commonly referred to as the “hand of one, hand of all.” This is where a person who participates in a crime with another person or group of people can be charged with some or all the crimes committed by the other person or group […]
Minor in Possession (MIP) of Alcohol – What laws apply?
It is an all-too common occurrence in criminal defense today. Minors in possession or consuming alcohol lead to harmful consequences while consuming and in their futures lives. Studies have shown that if a person starts drinking under the age of 15, they are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependency in their life than […]
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