If you plan to do business in South Carolina, there are many statutes that regulate how you can set up your business and how you get to run your business. We do not generally think of our state as an overreaching government, but still, there are quite a few laws that South Carolina small business […]
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What is the Assumption of Risk Doctrine and How Might it Affect My Personal Injury Case?
Assumption of the risk is a doctrine that can shield the defendant from liability if the plaintiff knowingly took risks. This doctrine is the law’s version of the concept that “you knew what you were getting into.” Assumption of risk frequently comes into play in personal injury lawsuits after someone gets hurt while engaging in […]
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What is the Best Business Structure if I Want to Seek Angel Investors?
Starting a business in South Carolina can be an incredibly challenging process, and in many cases, you need to attract outside investment to secure needed capital. After all, until you have significant revenue being generated, your business will be entirely fueled by your cash reserves. One of the most popular ways to secure additional capital […]
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Parking Lot Injuries – How to Protect Yourself
While parking lots are often some of the slowest driving that we will do all day, it can also be some of the most potentially injurious driving as well. Parking lots are infamous locations for every type of minor fender bender, paint-swap, and hit-and-run imaginable. Every South Carolina personal injury attorney in the state has […]
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Why Road Rage Causes So Many Car Accidents
Some people might think that road rage only includes extremely violent behavior when behind the wheel, like shooting at another car or ramming a car or pedestrian with one’s vehicle, but road rage can include many different types of aggressive driving. When a driver engages in dangerous conduct because of anger, impatience, or other uncontrolled […]
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What is the Corporate Charter?
The corporate charter is the same thing as the articles of incorporation. South Carolina requires the incorporator of a corporation to file specific documents with the Secretary of State to become a valid corporation in our state. A South Carolina business attorney can draft your incorporation documents, including your corporate charter. Let’s answer the question, […]
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How Much Is My Personal Injury Case Worth?
Every personal injury case is different because everyone’s situation is unique. For example, if you got hurt in a car crash, another passenger in your car might have a personal injury claim worth much more or much less than yours. A South Carolina personal injury attorney would need to talk to you and investigate your […]
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If One Clause in a Contract Is Deemed Unlawful, Is the Whole Contract Invalid?
It will depend on the language of the contract about severability and the clause itself whether the court will void the entire contract, edit the agreement, or merely strike the offending clause if one portion of a contract is unlawful. Sometimes a party will insert an illegal term into a contract to “bluff” the other […]
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South Carolina Car Seat Laws – Protecting Your Child During an Accident
Our state has enacted safety seat laws to protect children in South Carolina. This article will explain how South Carolina car seat laws do a good job of protecting your child during an accident. A South Carolina personal injury attorney can help you go after money damages from the at-fault driver if you or your […]
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Who Are the Key Officers in a Limited Liability Company?
A limited liability company (LLC) in South Carolina can take several different forms, from a single-member LLC as a sole proprietorship, to a professional LLC like a law firm, to a real estate development LLC that could have many members. All LLCs must have a manager and a designated agent for the service of the […]
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