Is there a universal domestic violence distress signal – a way to signal for help if you are experiencing domestic violence but you are unable to call 911 or call for help because your abuser is watching your every move? Can’t you just call the police? Maybe, but what...
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What are Pain and Suffering Damages in SC?
Pain and suffering are an important part of your damages award in a personal injury case – something that the insurance company is not likely to tell you before your attorney gets involved in your case. The at-fault party must compensate you for the financial losses...
Exceptions to the Fourth Amendment Warrant Requirement
What are the exceptions to the Fourth Amendment warrant requirement? You may already know that, if the police search your person, house, or vehicle without a warrant, any evidence they find will be excluded in court – they won’t be able to use it against you. But did...
Workers’ Compensation and Car Accidents in SC – Should You File a Workers’ Comp Claim or a Civil Lawsuit?
What happens if you are involved in a car accident on the job that was caused by someone else’s negligence? In most cases, you cannot sue your employer when you are injured on the job. Your compensation is limited to workers’ compensation benefits - a trade-off...
Termination of Parental Rights in SC – How and Why Would You Terminate Parental Rights?
There are two ways to terminate parental rights (TPR) in SC – voluntary and involuntary. There are several reasons for termination of parental rights. Although adoption is the most common reason, TPR can also be pursued in rare cases where a child is at risk of harm...
How Do You Know if You Have a Valid Car Accident Claim?
If you have been involved in a car accident, how do you know if you have a case? Under South Carolina law, the driver who is at fault in an auto accident is liable for all damages that were proximately caused by their negligence. Auto accident lawyers often look at...
PCR: Darlington County Convictions Reversed Where Trial Counsel Failed to Move to Sever Unrelated Charges
In Tyler v. State, decided on June 22, 2022, the SC Supreme Court reversed convictions for criminal solicitation of a minor, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and disseminating harmful material to a minor, based on trial counsel’s ineffective assistance in...
How do You File for Custody in SC?
How do you file for custody of a child in SC? The procedure for filing for custody in SC depends on the circumstances – in this article, we will look at the different ways that you can file for custody in SC, including: When the parents are married, When the parents...
Can I Get Workers’ Compensation Benefits in SC if I Fail a Drug Test?
Can you get workers’ compensation benefits if you fail a drug test? Many employers will give random drug screens to employees – and get a discount on their workers’ comp insurance policies for complying with the requirements for a “drug-free workplace.” Employers will...
Vega v. Tekoh: The Death of Miranda?
Is the US Supreme Court’s opinion in Vega v. Tekoh “the death of Miranda?” No… It is not the death of Miranda, although it could be an ominous sign of what the Court is planning in future appellate opinions. Tekoh does not “do away with” Miranda rights, and the result...
