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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…
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,…
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…
Our law firm was thrilled to see the talent, creativity and dedication among those who applied for our 2021 scholarship awards. We received many well-researched and thoughtful entries from high school, college and graduate students from throughout the country. The attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel LLC, had…
The attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel, LLC are pleased to announce our 2021 Essay and Video Competition with $1,500 in scholarship prizes. The law firm is now accepting entries for the scholarship competition. Two students will be selected as first and second place winners and awarded scholarship prizes to…
Adultery is one of the legal grounds available for obtaining a fault-based or at-fault divorce in South Carolina. An at-fault divorce can be obtained much faster than the 12 months required for a no-fault divorce in South Carolina. An allegation of adultery affects a divorce case in several…
Santa will be handing out one free book to each child on Saturday, December 19th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at McKinney, Tucker & Lemel located at 303 Saluda Street, Rock Hill, South Carolina. Your child will get to choose between two book options, tell Santa their name, and watch him…
Restraining orders are sought when a person is the victim of domestic violence or is somehow in harm’s way. These orders are issued by the courts to stop actions that threaten the health and wellbeing of another individual. While the concept of restraining orders is simple enough, the…