Motorcycle Accidents On The Rise In South Carolina
Following the years of being inside with COVID-19, many are itching to get outside and enjoy the warm weather when it’s here! With the increase of people outside there has also been a major increase in the amount of motorcycle accidents in 2021. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 2021 saw the
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Filing for Divorce in Anderson, SC
When filing for divorce from your partner, you need a trusted advocate on your side. Going through divorce proceedings is sure to bring up a wide range of emotions for each side, which can make all the legal procedures seem even more daunting. If you feel like you are ready to go ahead with filing
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Bitten By A Dog In SC?
Being bitten by a dog can be a life altering experience for many people. Whether the dog was a personal pet, a friend’s, or a stranger’s, the accident leaves many people with PTSD in the aftermath. Emotional damage is not the only damage that can be felt after being bitten. Hospital bills can also begin
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SC Second-Highest Rate of Fatal Car Accidents During the Holidays
The holidays for many mean traveling to see family members or friends. The holiday months also mean adverse weather conditions with higher chances of snow, sleet, and fog. Daylight hours during the winter months are also shorter leading to less visibility. All of this together leads to an increased risk for automobile accidents.
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Halloween Safety Tips, ML Lawyers
Halloween Safety Tips, ML Lawyers Children’s second favorite holiday is coming up soon – Halloween (only #2 to Christmas, of course)! The abundance of candy, the ability to dress up as their favorite character and being able to stay up past their usual bedtime are all great reasons for children to love this special day
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The “Slow Poke” Law: 3 Important Things to Know
Governor McMaster signed into law S.C. Code Section 56-5-1885, which is now being called the “Slow Poke” law in South Carolina and became effective on August 15, 2021. The law states clearly that you may not drive a vehicle in the farthest left lane of a controlled access highway except when overtaking and passing another vehicle, with
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Seven Leading Causes of Car Accidents in SC
Tragically, car accidents happen everyday. They are not an uncommon occurrence and can have a huge, negative impact on your life. In just one year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recorded 6.7 million crashes in the United States, resulting in 2.7 million injuries and 36,096 fatalities. In South Carolina alone, 979 people lost their lives in
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South Carolina Open Carry with Training Act
On May 17, 2021, Governor Henry McMaster signed into law the South Carolina Open Carry with Training Act. Significantly, this act doesn’t allow just anyone to openly carry a handgun in South Carolina. Rather, what it really does is change the manner in which a person who has received training appropriate to obtain a concealed
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Boater Safety Tips – ML Lawyers, Anderson, SC
Summer is quickly approaching which means days enjoyed out on the lake and our beaches! In the Upstate, we can expect an influx of boaters onto Lake Hartwell, Lake Keowee, Lake Bowen and other local lakes. Often there are few or no requirements for operating a boat or jet ski other than age requirements. A
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Motorcycle Accidents in South Carolina – ML Lawyers
Warmer Weather, More Motorcyclist – Please Look Twice and Save a Life As the weather warms up here in South Carolina, the roads are beginning to see motorcyclist again. People out and about enjoying the beautiful weather, but their return to the road also brings the need for an increase in attentiveness of other drivers.
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