Out of State Auto Accident – What Should You Do?
Any auto accident can be traumatic - property damage, hospitals and doctor visits, lost time from work, and the stress of trying to get compensation for the accident are just a few of the problems that an auto accident victim must deal with. When you are involved in...
What is Hearsay? Why an Officer’s Statements During Interrogation are Inadmissible
In State v. Washington, the SC Court of Appeals reversed a burglary first-degree conviction because the trial court allowed the prosecutor to play audio of an interrogation - including hearsay statements made by the investigator. What is hearsay, and why aren't an...
What is a Simple Will?
Everyone knows that a "will" is the document that says who gets your property after your death - but what is a "simple will?""Simple will" is not a legal term - it's just a way of saying that you do not have a complex estate, there are no tax issues that you need to...
Can I Make My Spouse Pay Attorney Fees in a SC Divorce?
Will the court order your spouse to pay your attorney fees in a SC divorce or other family court case? What if the divorce was their fault? In some cases, the family court can order payment of attorney fees, but it is not automatic - you must ask for it. There are...
What is Music Law?
What is "music law?" If you are a musician, you probably want to get paying gigs, record your music, and make a profit from your performances and recordings. What you may not have considered is that every step of the process involves other people or companies who also...
When are Injuries Not Covered by Workers’ Compensation in SC?
Are there situations where an on-the-job injury is not covered by workers' compensation in SC? You may think that if you are injured on the job you are automatically covered by workers' compensation insurance, but there are many situations where your injury will not...
What is “Hand of One is the Hand of All?”
What does "hand of one is the hand of all" mean? It's a concept that is often misunderstood, sometimes even by attorneys and judges. It's a dangerous concept that can result in a person being convicted of a serious crime when they - technically - didn't commit the...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Caused by an Auto Accident
Many people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as something that combat veterans experience. However, you don't have to be a combat veteran to suffer from PTSD. Did you know that PTSD can be caused by an auto accident or any other traumatic or violent...
Can the Court Set Aside a Divorce Decree on Grounds of Fraud?
Can you get the family court to set aside a divorce decree on grounds of fraud? What if your spouse sends the divorce complaint to the wrong address and then serves the complaint "by publication" using your maiden name instead of your married name, so your spouse can...
What Happens During a Workers’ Compensation Hearing in SC?
If your workers' compensation claim is denied, your next step is to request a workers' compensation hearing in front of a commissioner. A workers' compensation hearing is like a trial, except the issues may be limited, there may be fewer witnesses, and you do not have...
