Author: Ed Anderson
If you were partly at fault for a car accident in South Carolina, you may worry that your share of responsibility will prevent you from recovering compensation for your injuries and losses, including costs of your medical treatment, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other harm. The good…
The cost of divorce in South Carolina varies. An uncontested divorce may cost little more than the filing fee, while a contested divorce could end up being significantly more. Factors include whether minor children are involved, how much is at stake in assets, how much conflict is in…
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. If the at-fault driver…
Liability for a DoorDash accident in South Carolina depends on the driver’s status at the time of the collision. If they were actively picking up or delivering an order, DoorDash’s insurance may be held responsible. If not, the driver’s insurance may be liable for your compensation. Protecting your…
Habitual drunkenness is a fault-based ground for divorce in South Carolina. As with other fault-based grounds, you must provide evidence of the behavior and show that it contributed to the breakdown of the marriage. To prove habitual drunkenness, you will need proof that your spouse’s alcohol abuse or…
In South Carolina, the right-of-way at a four-way stop goes to the driver who arrives and stops first. If two vehicles stop simultaneously, the one on the right has the right-of-way. If multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, the right-of-way goes to the first vehicle to arrive…
To file for divorce in South Carolina, you must first meet the residency requirements, then file a divorce petition with the Family Court, serve your spouse with divorce papers, and attend a hearing to finalize the divorce. Filing for divorce in South Carolina involves a multi-step legal process….
In South Carolina, a couple typically must be separated for at least one year before they can file for divorce. However, there are some exceptions, including excessive drug or alcohol use, cruelty, abandonment, and infidelity, that provide grounds to seek divorce more quickly. Protecting your future requires understanding…
Buckling up is one of the best ways to protect yourself from injury if a car accident occurs. For this reason, South Carolina requires all drivers and passengers to wear a seat belt. Still, South Carolina state data shows that one unrestrained motor vehicle occupant dies every 28 hours in…
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…