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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…
If a police officer stops you for speeding, making an illegal U-turn or committing any other traffic violation, you should think twice before you decide to admit guilt, pay the fine and move on. Every time you get cited for a traffic violation, it adds points to your driver’s…
The penalties for a first-time DUI offense in South Carolina are not as severe as they are for repeat offenses. Still, the consequences can wreak havoc on your life. If convicted, you could spend time in jail, pay fines, lose your driver’s license, be forced to obtain special insurance, and…
Parental rights are among the most fundamental rights that a person has. The right to care for and have authority over one’s children is something the courts in South Carolina take seriously. Parental rights can be terminated. However, before that happens, a case must go through several steps which…