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Underage Drinking and South Carolina Laws
More than half of teens in the United States have consumed alcohol. Underage drinking is more common than smoking cigarettes or using marijuana, making it a particularly concerning phenomenon. Statistically speaking, stopping all underage drinking is not possible. It is therefore essential that minors and parents know the consequences of…
Sharing the Road With Big Rigs
Drivers in the United States are used to seeing semi-trucks on the roads, but sharing the road with such large vehicles can still be intimidating. Although accidents do happen, and the sheer size of semi-trucks makes these accidents particularly dangerous, there are ways to ensure your safety while sharing the…
Rental Car Risks in Charleston
If you have to utilize a rental car while your own car is in the shop, while on vacation or a work trip, or simply because you do not have a vehicle of your own, you should be aware of the risks if you are in an accident. Be certain…
Legal Search Requirements in South Carolina
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects you from unreasonable search and seizure, but what does that mean? Generally speaking, police will need to obtain a warrant prior to searching or taking anything from your home and car. However, there are exceptions to this requirement, particularly in emergency…
What Is Disorderly Conduct?
Disorderly conduct is a general term which can include any of the following on public property: Obvious, extreme intoxication Using profanity Firing a gun while under the influence or pretending to be under the influence It is important to note that a public place does not have to be publicly-owned…
Spinal Injuries in Accidents and Chiropractic Treatment
One very common injury resulting from vehicle accidents is whiplash, which consists of sudden jerking of the neck resulting in soft tissue injuries. Many other accidents also cause damage to or misalignment of the spine and joints, resulting in pain and decreased mobility. This makes seeking chiropractic care seem logical…
What You Need to Know About Being Involved in a Bus Accident
Country music star Travis Tritt’s tour bus was sideswiped by a vehicle driving the wrong direction on a highway in South Carolina. Although no one on the bus was injured, two people were killed and another was injured in the accident. It appears that the wrong-way driver is at fault,…
Arson Charges a Serious Crime in South Carolina
A man is being charged with two counts of arson after setting ablaze two rental properties. The properties are owned by Governor McMaster, though authorities do not believe his office was motive for the crime. The fires caused approximately $450,000 in damage and forced the evacuation of numerous residents. There…
Summer Means Sunshine and More Emergency Room Visits
Summer is the perfect season to get outside and enjoy the warm weather. Although many summer activities are perfectly safe, several of them have at least some degree of risk. Sporting activities and outdoor recreation activities cause thousands of injuries every summer. Many of these injuries can be prevented with…
Do I Really Need an Attorney to File Bankruptcy?
You’re already struggling to make ends meet, and maybe you aren’t even able to do that. The last thing you want to do is pay a hefty attorney fee to file the bankruptcy that you desperately need to start over. So, do you really need a bankruptcy attorney? The short…
