Year: 2024
South Carolina is a great place to take a scenic drive. It is also home to some of the country’s most dangerous roads and intersections. These spots are prone to accidents that are often serious or deadly. Knowing how to avoid these risky stretches helps you stay safe….
Determining who is at fault for a parking lot accident in South Carolina generally depends on establishing who had the right-of-way and whether anyone involved was negligent. Doing this requires gathering evidence and presenting it in a way that supports your case. How Do You Prove Who…
Determining fault in a T-bone accident requires examining which driver did not follow traffic laws. Usually, the driver who failed to yield the right of way is responsible. However, each collision has unique factors that might affect fault. This is why working with an experienced car accident attorney…
South Carolina law defines wrongful death as one caused by another party’s “wrongful act, neglect, or default.” A victim’s personal representative (also called the executor) can bring a wrongful death claim against the at-fault party seeking compensation for the decedent’s survivors. Taking legal after losing a loved one…
Golf carts provide an efficient means of getting around golf courses, retirement communities, apartment complexes, special events, and other environments. Unfortunately, they are top-heavy and lack safety features found in other vehicles. This makes golf carts more prone to dangerous rollover accidents, which are likely to cause severe…
Were you involved in a South Carolina car wreck? If so, you might wonder what steps to take before and after leaving the scene. A car accident lawyer can coach you through what to do and what not to do. What Steps Should I Take at the…
Were you recently involved in a South Carolina car wreck? If so, you might be wondering whether you need a police accident report and what steps you can take to get it. Here’s what you need to know about South Carolina’s accident reporting requirements and how you can…
If you plan to file for a no-fault divorce in South Carolina, you and your spouse must live separately for a continuous period of at least one year. This period of separation begins as soon as you consciously decide to reside separately. No couple who marries ever expects…
When a married couple separates, both parents have equal rights to seek custody of their children. But custody arrangements are less cut and dry for unmarried parents. By default, South Carolina grants sole custody of a child to the natural mother if she is unmarried. Unmarried fathers can only petition the…
You technically do not need a lawyer to get divorced in South Carolina. South Carolina law allows you to file an uncontested divorce without a lawyer. But if you hire an attorney, they can make sure you meet all the requirements and work to make the process as…