Author: Ed Anderson
Swift action is crucial to protect your right to compensation after a South Carolina car accident. That’s because state law says you only have three years from the crash date to file a lawsuit in most circumstances. Missing this deadline could mean losing your right to compensation. The…
In South Carolina, drivers are financially responsible for crashes they cause. But what happens if an at-fault driver doesn’t have insurance? They could face criminal penalties for driving without insurance, and crash victims might need to rely on uninsured motorist (UM) coverage for compensation. At McKinney, Tucker & Lemel…
Not wearing a seatbelt does not make someone ineligible to recover compensation in a personal injury claim or lawsuit. Unlike other states, South Carolina does not accept failure to wear a seatbelt as valid evidence of negligence in an injury lawsuit. Even though not wearing a seatbelt does…
Medical treatment is one of the biggest expenses after any serious car accident. Generally, the person who caused a crash is responsible for paying for any harm suffered by other parties, including their medical bills. If you want your medical expenses covered in a personal injury claim, working…
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…
For many married couples, the decision by one or both spouses to get a divorce is one of the most challenging and emotional decisions they will ever make. This decision can quickly become even more complicated if one or both parties are pursuing an at-fault divorce. In an…
A couple must live separate and apart as a prerequisite to obtaining a no-fault divorce in South Carolina. However, many couples decide to separate because their personal or religious beliefs prohibit divorce, or because they need a break from marital turbulence. No matter your reasons for contemplating this…
In South Carolina, pedestrians always have the right of way on sidewalks. They also have the right to safely finish crossing a street if they’ve already started crossing. When walking on a street without a sidewalk, they should stay on the outside edge of the road. Motorists must make…
What are the typical child custody arrangements in South Carolina? Technically, numerous custody configurations can help families meet a child’s needs. Child custody can be sole, joint, shared, or split, depending on what is in the best interest of the children. Understanding the legal terms is crucial when…
While several forms of child custody are possible after a divorce or separation in South Carolina, joint custody is the most common form couples tend to agree on. In these arrangements, the courts might name a primary and secondary custodian. That said, legal custody of children can be one…