News About Personal Injury & Criminal Law

Distracted Driving

Sunday, October 4th, 2015

Distracted Driving Accidents Auto accidents occur every day across the nation due to excessive speed, failure to obey rules of the road, reckless driving, driving under the influence, and distracted driving. It is relatively easy for drivers to become distracted while behind the wheel, and unfortunately, if a driver causes an accident while driving in a distracted state, he or she may be held liable for injuries and property damage. Hire an experienced car accident attorney to get help. Texting … Read more

Personal Injury Timeline

Tuesday, February 24th, 2015

Personal Injury Timeline Infographic When you’ve been injured and are considering pursuing legal action in the form of a personal injury case, there are many questions you have. How do I answer the insurance company’s questions? What happens first? How do I handle all the bills? When will the case be closed? And many others. We’ve put together this personal injury timeline graphic to help you understand the general timeline of a personal injury case. Each case is different and … Read more

Worker’s Comp – Who is Covered?

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

Workers Compensation Coverage Who is covered under Myrtle Beach Worker’s Compensation Law?   Cases can be denied because of workers compensation coverage issues. Every South Carolina employer and employee is presumed to be covered by the South Carolina Worker’s Compensation Act, with a few exceptions: Railroad companies and employees “casual” employees Federal employees in South Carolina Business with less than 4 employees Agricultural Employees Independent Contractors Certain Real Estate Salespersons Employers are required to maintain insurance sufficient for the payment … Read more

Worker’s Comp – Occupational Disease

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

Occupational Disease Worker’s Compensation Occupational Disease Lawyers in Myrtle Beach, SC Occupational Disease may trigger workers compensation benefits. In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the rest of the State, the disability or death of an employee resulting from an occupational disease is treated as an injury by accident. A disease may be recognized as an occupational disease only if it is caused by a hazard recognized as peculiar to a particular trade, process, occupation, or employment as a direct result … Read more

Out of State Speeding Ticket Drivers

Thursday, February 19th, 2015

Out of State Speeding Ticket Myrtle Beach Speeding Ticket Lawyers Out of state speeding ticket Drivers from areas other than South Carolina tend to need the most help when it comes time to defend their traffic violation. North Carolina Drivers, as well as drivers from other parts of the country, visit the Myrtle Beach area in droves and several drivers leave the beach with a citation for Speeding. If you have been cited with a traffic ticket violation in South … Read more

Insurance Points for Traffic Violations

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

Insurance Points for Traffic Violations Myrtle Beach Speeding Ticket Lawyers The Following are the Insurance Points for Traffic Violations in South Carolina. The most severe Insurance Points for Traffic Violations penalties are listed first down to the least severe. Hit and Run, Property Damage Only 6 Reckless Driving 6 Passing a Stopped School Bus 6 Speeding 25 mph or more over the limit 6 Disobedience of any official traffic device 4 Disobedience to any official directing traffic 4 Disregarding a … Read more

Burglary in South Carolina

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

1st First Degree Burglary Justin M. Lovely and Amy S. Lawrence handle Burglary charges. These are serious crimes that require knowledge of the burglary statute and penalties. Elements Of The Offense: 1. That the accused did break and enter a dwelling without consent and with the intent to commit any crime and: one or more of the following aggravating circumstances are present: a. armed with a deadly weapon (either himself or codefendant). b. causes physical injury to any person who … Read more

Sale of Liquor to Person Under 21

Tuesday, February 17th, 2015

Myrtle Beach Criminal Defense Lawyers-Sale of Liquor to Minor Elements Of The Offense: 1. That the accused did knowingly sell alcoholic liquors to a minor. Penalty: Fine of not less than $100 nor more than $200 or imprisonment from not less than 30 days nor more than 60 days, or both. Failure of a person to require identification to verify a person’s age is prima facie evidence of a violation of this section. The Myrtle Beach criminal defense lawyers at … Read more

Myrtle Beach Purchase of Liquor by Person under 21

Monday, February 16th, 2015

Purchase of Liquor by Person under 21 and other alcohol crimes can destroy a minor’s record. even though it may seem that this is a small crime, Purchase of Liquor by Person under 21 can have collateral consequences that will cause unwanted frustration later in life with school, employment, and professional licensing issues. Elements Of The Offense: A. That the accused, under 21 years of age did purchase, attempt to purchase, consume, or knowingly possess alcoholic liquors, OR B. That … Read more

Open Container of Beer and Wine in Moving Vehicle

Monday, February 16th, 2015

Myrtle Beach Open Container Defense Lawyer   Elements Of The Offense: 1. That the accused did have in his possession any beer or wine in an open container in a moving vehicle of any kind while located upon the public highways or highway rights of way of this state, except in the trunk or luggage compartment. Penalty: Fine of not more than $100 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days. Open Container charges are often charged along with other … Read more