Why You Should Get an Attorney Before Talking to Police: State v. Tillman
Get an attorney before talking to police – if you subject yourself to interviews or make statements to the police before speaking with an attorney, any inconsistent statements you make will be used against you as circumstantial evidence of your guilt.
Do you know the signs of nursing home negligence?
If you have a loved one who has difficulty tending to their own needs, it may be in their best interest to live in a South Carolina long-term care facility. Unfortunately, they become more vulnerable to abuse or nursing home negligence when they're in this situation....
Atlantic Beach BikeFest 2021 is Canceled – Harley Davidson Spring Rally 2021 is Not
Motorcycle Accidents in SC. Atlantic Beach Bikefest 2021 has already been canceled this year, although there may be an event scheduled later for the Labor Day weekend. As of today, the Harley Davidson Spring Rally 2021 is going forward, though.
Annual estate plan reevaluation is a good practice
Everyone in South Carolina should have an estate plan of some type regardless of their level of wealth. A comprehensive estate plan will cover all family dynamics as well as the allocation of assets and inheritance in the event that the primary asset holder passes...
Who is Liable in a Single Car Crash?
Who is liable in a single car crash? It could be the driver of the car or it could be a third party who caused the accident. Passengers who are injured can sue the driver of the car when the driver was negligent.
Types of Adoptions That are Available in SC
What are the different types of adoptions in SC? They include domestic adoptions, international adoptions, private and public adoption agencies, independent adoptions, open or closed adoptions, relative adoptions, and stepparent adoptions.
Are You Covered by Worker’s Compensation if You Work from Home?
Are you covered by worker’s compensation if you work from home? The number of people working from home has increased dramatically since the start of the pandemic. Last June, a study from Stanford’s Institute for Economic Policy Research showed that 42 percent of...
Should Juvenile Offenders Be Required to Register as Sex Offenders?
Should juveniles ever be placed on the sex offender registry? Research shows that the registry does not reduce recidivism or increase community safety, but it does have long-lasting negative consequences for the juvenile.
How Can You Prove an At-Fault Driver was Speeding?
How can you prove an at-fault driver was speeding? Speeding, or other traffic violations, can be evidence of negligence per-se – if the speeding was the proximate cause of the accident and injuries, liability is established and only the amount of damages is left to be decided.
How is Child Support Calculated? SC Child Support Guidelines
How is child support calculated in SC? What are the SC Child Support Guidelines? If you are considering separation or divorce and if you have children, one of the first questions you may have is whether you are entitled to child support from your spouse and how much....
