Child Injury Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC
The child injury lawyers at Axelrod and Associates understand the trauma and worry that parents face when their minor child has been seriously hurt in a car accident or other incident. When a child’s injuries were caused by someone else’s negligence, the parents have...
Different Types of Workers’ Compensation Benefits in SC
If you are injured on the job or suffer an occupational illness, you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits – but what are the different types of workers’ compensation benefits in SC? Depending on the nature of your injuries, whether the injuries’ effects are...
How to Ask for Help: Domestic Violence Distress Signals
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...
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...
3 tips for a business plan that properly adjusts to recessions
It's easy to feel confident about going into business when the economy is doing great, but economic downturns make even the most savviest investors start to second-guess themselves. Whether you have already started the process of beginning a company or have just...
Are some dog breeds always dangerous?
Most of the time, seeing a dog out for a walk can be a highlight. Their kind eyes and wagging tails are hard to resist. However, when a friendly greeting shifts into an attack, it can make you cautious about greeting dogs in general and that breed in particular. If...
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...