Year: 2019
Anyone who rides on a motorcycle in South Carolina that is under the age of 21 – operators and passengers alike – must wear a helmet that has S.C. Department of Public Safety approval. To meet this standard, the helmet must have a neck or chin strap. It…
Being in a car accident is always scary. When the other driver doesn’t carry proper insurance, it can also be highly frustrating. Many people aren’t sure what to do next, or if they will be able to recover compensation for their injuries. Fortunately, if the at-fault driver doesn’t have any…
When someone is charged with a crime in South Carolina, and it is their first offense, they may be eligible to enter the Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program. This program allows people to avoid jail time and a traditional prosecution. You do not have to plead guilty in order…
Almost every year, South Carolina has one of the highest fatal motorcycle accident tallies in the country. In one recent year, the state tied with North Carolina for having the country’s tenth-highest total deadly motorcycle crashes (141), according to the Governors Highway Safety Association. The good news was that South Carolina’s…
During a child custody dispute in South Carolina, you will likely go through mediation. In mediation, a neutral third party called a mediator tries to help you and the other parent to agree on a parenting plan. If you cannot reach an agreement with the other parent, then a family…
Our law firm was thrilled to see the talent, creativity, and dedication among those who applied for our 2019 scholarship awards. We received many well-researched and thoughtful entries from high school, college, and graduate students from throughout the country. The attorneys of McKinney, Tucker & Lemel, LLC, had asked…
South Carolina law recognizes the challenges that people face when their loved one dies due to someone else’s negligence. After all, nobody should ever live through such a terrible situation. The law gives certain surviving family members the right to pursue damages from the party (or parties) who…
In June 2014, South Carolina joined the majority of states in the country to ban texting and driving. This ban was initially welcomed as a positive as a sign that the legislature was addressing the rising problem of distracted driving. At the same time, many people believe that…
If a police officer arrests you for suspected driving under the influence (DUI), the officer will ask you to take a breathalyzer test. Technically, you can refuse the test. However, if you do, be prepared to immediately and automatically lose your driving privileges under South Carolina’s implied consent law. In…
In a minor car accident, if there is no real damage to property, and no one is injured in the crash, then you and the other driver can leave. This is what some people call a “fender bender.” In general, however, if injuries occur in a car accident in South…