FAQs

Categories: Family Law

I was just served with family court paperwork. It looks like my husband is trying to get a divorce. It says there is a motion hearing in three weeks. What is a motion hearing?

In the family court, a motion hearing, also called a temporary relief hearing, is a hearing before a judge where one or both parties seek relief. The term “relief” has a special legal meaning here: it means that one side or the other is asking the court to issue orders about how to conduct certain family functions for the immediate future....

Categories: Car Accidents

Can I make a claim or sue for a hit-and-run accident settlement in South Carolina?

Yes, but South Carolina law contains some harsh requirements you need to know, or you will lose your rights: Report the accident to the police immediately. It’s best to notify the law enforcement agency that would ordinarily investigate the crash at its location. It could be local police, the sheriff’s department, or the highway patrol. If you suspect you...

Categories: Worker’s Compensation

Can you get a second opinion in South Carolina workers’ comp if you disagree with the comp or company doctor deciding nothing more can be done to help you?

Few things in a South Carolina workers’ comp case can make you feel as frightened or helpless as the doctor releasing you when you’re convinced there’s more that can be done to make you better. But just because that doctor gives up doesn’t mean you should. This is your only case to fix the only body you’ll ever get. It’s time...

Categories: Worker’s Compensation

Can I get a South Carolina workers’ comp settlement if a work injury worsens a prior injury?

Yes. When a South Carolina work injury makes a prior injury worse, it’s still covered under workers’ compensation law. The involvement of a prior injury does complicate your claim. Workers comp insurance companies deny these cases, blaming your work injury as a continuation of your prior injury. Find out how to protect yourself in a free*, no pressure strategy session...

Categories: Personal Injury

What law regulates resident care in South Carolina nursing home and assisted living facilities to protect them from abuse and neglect?

South Carolina, Regulation 61-84 sets the basic standards for how nursing homes and assisted living facilities care for their residents. Regulation 61-84 can be a powerful tool in a South Carolina nursing home or assisted living facility negligence case. If an injured resident or her family can prove she got hurt or suffered a wrongful death because the facility violated one...

Categories: Motorcycle Accidents

Can I get a motorcycle accident settlement in South Carolina if the at-fault driver had no insurance, or if I’m the victim of a hit-and-run?

Yes. But here’s a warning for hit-and-run victims: you’ve got to satisfy some extra legal requirements set by South Carolina law. Here’s where your settlement comes from, which may surprise you. South Carolina mandates all motorcycle insurance policies contain coverage called uninsured motorist coverage, or UM. UM pays settlements when you’re hit by a driver without insurance or a hit-and-run driver....

Categories: Motorcycle Accidents

How can I get a bigger South Carolina motorcycle accident settlement if the at-fault driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover my injuries?

If you’ve been wise or you’re lucky to have a great insurance agent, you can use your OWN policy to cover your South Carolina motorcycle accident, if you need to. In helping motorcycle accident victims recover from serious crashes over the years, we’ve seen three sad facts too many times: 1. South Carolina only requires drivers to carry a...

Categories: Tractor-Trailer Accidents

How could a tractor-trailer have brakes bad enough to cause an accident in South Carolina?

It’s almost beyond belief—the idea a massive machine the size of 40 elephants, moving at interstate speeds, can’t stop itself. But it’s a real problem, often worsened by the twin evils of speeding and tailgating. A joint government-sponsored study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration showed just how big that problem is. The...

Categories: Worker’s Compensation

When the doctor in my South Carolina workers’ comp case says I can go back to work with restrictions, do I have to if I’m worried I can’t do my job?

Yes, you must go back if your employer has work you can do within your restrictions. If you refuse to return to work at a job the doctor indicates you’re able to perform, you can be denied workers’ compensation benefits. Few things inspire more anxiety for hurt workers than returning to work. Many are so anxious to get back...

Categories: Personal Injury

Should I report a fall accident at a South Carolina business?

Yes, immediately. When you fall and get seriously hurt, it’s embarrassing—and you do need to get medical treatment fast. But you’ve got to tell the business, restaurant, store, or wherever you fell immediately, or as soon as possible. Here are key reasons to notify the business: It lets them know they’ve got a dangerous condition on their floors that...

Categories: Car Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents

How do I pay to fix or replace my vehicle after a South Carolina car accident?

That’s actually two questions, which we answer below. And if you're looking for info about repairing or replacing a motorcycle, your case is different, because motorcycles are different, so we've got a blog post geared toward your specific car accident concerns. Welcome to the often-complicated world of auto insurance, where you’ll learn first-hand how hard insurance companies can be when you...

Categories: Car Accidents | Motorcycle Accidents | Personal Injury | Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Can I get a settlement for income I lost while caring for my injured spouse who got hurt in a South Carolina accident?

Unfortunately not, but you can recover for other damage to your marital relationship as a result of the accident. It’s called loss of consortium. If you actually witnessed the accident from a nearby view point, you might also qualify to recover for extreme emotional distress, provided you can meet the fairly tough burden of proof, which we also discuss below. What...

Honest Answers From Your South Carolina Lawyer

I was just served with family court paperwork. It looks like my husband is trying to get a divorce. It says there is a motion hearing in three weeks. What is a motion hearing?

Can I make a claim or sue for a hit-and-run accident settlement in South Carolina?

Can you get a second opinion in South Carolina workers’ comp if you disagree with the comp or company doctor deciding nothing more can be done to help you?

Can I get a South Carolina workers’ comp settlement if a work injury worsens a prior injury?

What law regulates resident care in South Carolina nursing home and assisted living facilities to protect them from abuse and neglect?

Can I get a motorcycle accident settlement in South Carolina if the at-fault driver had no insurance, or if I’m the victim of a hit-and-run?

How can I get a bigger South Carolina motorcycle accident settlement if the at-fault driver doesn’t have enough insurance to cover my injuries?

How could a tractor-trailer have brakes bad enough to cause an accident in South Carolina?

When the doctor in my South Carolina workers’ comp case says I can go back to work with restrictions, do I have to if I’m worried I can’t do my job?

Should I report a fall accident at a South Carolina business?

How do I pay to fix or replace my vehicle after a South Carolina car accident?

Can I get a settlement for income I lost while caring for my injured spouse who got hurt in a South Carolina accident?