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Did you or a loved one suffer injuries in a South Carolina car accident? You’re not alone. Collisions frequently occur in the Palmetto State, often leading to severe and fatal injuries, extensive property damage, and significant financial losses. Statistics from the S.C. Department of Public Safety show that one person…
South Carolina has two Good Samaritan laws that protect people from civil and criminal liability if they come to the aid of an accident victim or they report another individual’s suspected drug overdose. Good Samaritan laws are enacted to encourage bystanders to help in emergency situations without fear…
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…
In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally three years. If you were injured in an accident in South Carolina, you may decide to pursue a personal injury claim against those who caused your injuries. However, the law limits the time you have to…
Very few people ever get married with the expectation that their relationship will one day end in divorce. Separating from a partner can be a difficult decision, but in some cases, it’s for the best. When most people seek to end their marriages, they file for divorce. However,…
When truck crashes occur in cramped, busy road construction zones, they can be even more devastating, sometimes injuring numerous motorists and construction workers. Many factors could lead to a construction zone truck accident in South Carolina, so proving fault for these accidents is a complex legal endeavor. However,…
Many collisions are fender benders and involve only vehicle damage. You may handle a car repair claim on your own without a lawyer. But if you or your loved one has sustained serious injuries in a car accident and another driver was at fault, then you should seek…
Thousands of people are injured in car accidents every year in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, more than 55,000 people sustained injuries in crashes in S.C. in a recent year, including 3,200 people who were seriously injured. People who sustain severe crash…
When a couple divorces, each spouse’s needs and respective abilities to meet those needs can differ dramatically. If one spouse earns a substantially higher income than the other, the court might order them to make alimony payments to help the other spouse cover expenses and maintain their usual…
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…