Lane Splitting Laws in South Carolina: What Riders Need to Know
If you ride a motorcycle in South Carolina, you have probably thought about threading through slow traffic at some point. It can seem like a faster, safer alternative to sitting exposed between two stopped cars. But in South Carolina, lane splitting is illegal, and the consequences of doing it go beyond a traffic ticket. If […]
What Is Uninsured Motorist Coverage, and Do You Need It in SC?
Roughly one in ten drivers on South Carolina roads has no car insurance at all. According to the Insurance Research Council, approximately 10.3% of SC drivers were uninsured in 2023. That means every time you get behind the wheel, there is a real chance the driver next to you could not cover your losses if […]
How Long After an Accident Do You Start To Feel Whiplash?
After being involved in a car accident, some accident victims do not immediately perceive they have been seriously injured or injured at all. Whiplash is a painful, debilitating injury that car accident victims commonly experience but that often takes time to appear. Seeking the right treatment for your whiplash is essential to both your health […]
Nursing Home Medication Errors in South Carolina
Nursing homes and similar facilities have a responsibility to take reasonable steps to ensure their patients’ needs are being met. One area in which these establishments often fall short is medication. Medication errors in assisted living facilities and nursing homes are unfortunately common and can have drastic and even fatal consequences for the victim. If […]
Statute of Limitations for Car Accident Claims in South Carolina
In South Carolina, as in other states, car accident victims have a limited amount of time to take legal action. A statute of limitations is a deadline to file a civil lawsuit seeking compensation for injuries. Failure to pursue your claim within this timeframe could irrevocably jeopardize it, leaving you fully responsible for medical bills […]
Identifying Foster Care Abuse in South Carolina
No child deserves to be abused. Unfortunately, children in foster care are particularly vulnerable to a variety of abuse and neglect. Putting an end to the abuse starts with recognizing the most common signs. If your child was harmed in the foster system or you are a victim, the experienced Abbeville foster care abuse attorneys […]
Delayed Symptoms After a Car Accident to Monitor
If you’ve been in a car accident with injury, your focus is likely on the immediate damage to your body. Bleeding and bone fractures are two obvious examples. While you should seek medical attention for these right away, many injuries do not manifest until hours or days after the crash. There are also cases in […]
Should I Get a Lawyer for a Car Accident That Wasn’t My Fault?
If you’ve been in an accident that you didn’t cause, you may be tempted to let your guard down and trust the insurance companies to do the right thing. Sadly, this often doesn’t work. Even in situations in which it is abundantly clear that the other driver caused the wreck, insurers may do everything they […]
Can You Sue Multiple Defendants in a Civil Case in SC?
Most lawsuits involve a single plaintiff versus a single defendant. However, there are more complex cases with multiple parties who contributed to the accident in some way. In these situations, these parties could be named as defendants in the lawsuit. There are potential benefits to identifying and bringing into the lawsuit all persons or entities […]
Abuse in the Foster Care System: Who’s Responsible?
No child should suffer abuse in foster care, but regrettably, it happens commonly. Legal action can be taken against those who have inflicted various kinds of abuse on these children. Putting an end to such mistreatment begins with recognizing the various forms it may take and understanding how children may be affected. If your child […]