Monthly Archives: October 2022
Vacations and Child Custody in SC
Can you take vacations with your child if you are divorced and there is a child custody order in place? The short answer is yes you can, but you should make sure that 1) the custody order provides for vacation time, 2) you have permission…
What is Negligence?
What does negligence mean under SC law? If you intend to collect compensation from a person or business for a harm that they have caused you, you will first need to prove liability. The most common way that accident victims can prove liability is by…
This is the most dangerous form of medical malpractice
There are many ways that negligent Myrtle Beach doctors can commit medical malpractice. But according to a study from Johns Hopkins University, negligent misdiagnosis is the most dangerous form of malpractice for patients. The study, which was published in Diagnosis in 2019, concludes that about…
Common Problems with Workers’ Compensation Claims in SC
What are some of the more common problems with workers’ compensation claims in SC? Worker’s compensation insurance is mandated by law for many SC businesses – it is a supposedly fair compromise between the interests of workers and the interests of employers: you will be…
What is an “Allen Charge?”
In State v. Rampey, decided on October 5, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed a CSC with a minor conviction, finding that the Allen charge given by the court at Rampey’s trial was unconstitutionally coercive. What the heck is an “Allen charge?” It doesn’t come up…
Dissipation of marital assets: What can you do when your spouse is wasting assets during a divorce?
What happens when your spouse “dissipates,” hides, or wastes marital assets before a divorce? When a couple is separated and headed for divorce, they often find that they no longer trust their former partner – sometimes with good reason. All marital assets must be equitably…
Can you sue after a boat crash in myrtle beach?
Can you sue after a boat crash in Myrtle Beach, SC? Boating accidents are common in the Grand Strand area, where millions of tourists arrive each year for family vacations, motorcycle rallies, and Spring Break. Boating, fishing, and recreational watersports are one of the reasons…
Does auto insurance pay for drive-by shootings?
In Progressive Direct v. Groves, decided September 21, 2022, the SC Supreme Court (again) held that auto insurance does not pay for drive-by shootings or other gunshot injuries suffered while a person is in their automobile. Although the Court has allowed insurance coverage for gunshot…
Can police officers search your rv?
Can police search your RV (recreational vehicle or motorhome)? Do they need a warrant before searching an RV? The answer depends on whether your RV is a “vehicle” or a stationary residence that is incapable of driving… There is plenty of misinformation out there about…