Monthly Archives: February 2024
Can You Sue for Bad Faith in South Carolina?
You rely on insurance to be there for you when facing a crisis. Perhaps a pipe burst in your home and you need insurance to cover the damage. Or, maybe you were in a car accident that was not your fault and you need the other driver’s insurer to provide coverage for your injuries… Read More »
Common Dog Bite Injuries
For many people, dogs are a part of the family. Even the most loyal and friendly dogs, though, can bite. When they do, they leave behind some of the most serious injuries. Dog bite injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to permanent scarring and disfigurement. Regardless of the injuries you suffered, it… Read More »
What is Fair Compensation in Eminent Domain Cases?
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government is prohibited from seizing private property for public use without first providing the landowner with fair compensation. Determining what exactly constitutes ‘fair compensation’ in eminent domain cases is anything but straightforward, though. Below, our Daniel Island condemnation lawyer outlines what fair market value is, and how it is… Read More »
Risk Factors for Nursing Home Financial Abuse
Financial abuse occurs in nursing homes when a resident is financially exploited, typically by a facility staff member. Any form of nursing home abuse is egregious, but financial abuse is particularly damaging. Financial abuse can completely diminish a nursing home resident’s life savings that they worked so hard to establish. Some nursing home residents… Read More »
How Does the Law in South Carolina Protect Home Buyers from Construction Defects?
You have just purchased your dream home. The property includes everything you have ever wanted, and you are excited about settling into it. Then, you discover a construction defect that may possibly destroy the structure of your home, and affect its resale value. Fortunately, the law protects home purchasers from construction defects in a… Read More »