A summary jury trial is a method of alternative dispute resolution frequently used in South Carolina. This article explains how a summary jury trial is conducted and how it differs in several important respects from a traditional jury trial. [...]
This article describes some of the differences between Common Pleas Court and Magistrate's Court in South Carolina. Common Pleas Court What is Common Pleas Court? Each County in South Carolina has a Circuit Court. The Circuit Court in each [...]
As a certified mediator in South Carolina, it is my pleasure and privilege to help parties reach an amicable settlement of their dispute through mediation. Mediation provides a cost-effective way to avoid expensive litigation costs and attorneys fees, while [...]
Uninsured Motorist coverage and Underinsured Motorist coverage are different types of coverages, but they do share some common characteristics. Uninsured Motorist Coverage What is uninsured motorist coverage ? Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage is mandatory for all automobile policies issued [...]
A wrongful death claim is brought when someone dies as a result of a negligent or wrongful act of another person. A South Carolina statute, S.C. Code section 15-51-10, governs wrongful death actions. Wrongful Death Claims Who brings the [...]
Liability for injuries inflicted by a dog in South Carolina can exist under two different legal theories. The first is strict liability, which does not require a showing of fault. The second theory, negligence, does require proof that the [...]
