Moncks Corner Legal Issues Blog
South Carolina debates workers’ compensation for first responders
There is a lot of hard work keeping communities in South Carolina moving the right direction. Factory workers, mechanics and others in high-risk jobs may know the price as well. This is why the Palmetto State has a series of laws and a state agency that guarantee...
Ways to cope with holiday stress and anger
The holiday season is all about family -- but that's not always a good thing. Many people come from dysfunctional families where frustrations, resentments and disputes tend to pile up over the years, creating what can be a toxic -- and volatile -- situation.So, how do...
Drug dealer sentenced for murder in student’s overdose
When a 26-year-old South Carolina college student was found dead in her off-campus housing of a drug overdose, the death didn't appear to be accidental. She had been depressed and evidence led investigators to first classify the death as a suicide.Then, they called it...
Did a minor incident lead to assault and battery charges?
If you are facing charges of assault and battery, you may be confused. After all, perhaps you are far from the kind of person who drinks too much and stirs up a fight in a bar. Furthermore, when you think back on the incident in question, you may have no recollection...
Motor vehicle accidents and crush injuries
A motor vehicle accident doesn't have to serious to lead to serious injuries. It all depends on the force of the impact, the location of the impact and how your body is affected by the crash. One of the more serious injuries victims of car accidents can suffer is that...
Bluffton officials file DUI charges despite breath test results
There is no denying that there is a stigma that comes with a charge for driving under the influence of alcohol. Those in Monck's Corner who face such accusations are often assumed to be irresponsible individuals whose alleged actions imply that they care little for...
Is drunk driving still a big problem in South Carolina?
If you are one of the residents in South Carolina who is concerned about the ongoing risk of being involved in an accident caused by a drunk driver, you unfortunately have good reason for your worries. Even as laws have changed and the penalties for a driving under...
Listen up about National Protect Your Hearing Month
Many industries commonly contribute to hearing loss among countless Americans, but it is important to note that it is not required to work in a hazardous industry to put one’s hearing at risk. Hearing loss, including job-related hearing damage, is a prevalent...
This test may be one of the most important you take in college
When you arrived on campus for the start of your junior or senior year at a South Carolina college or university, you likely felt excited and a bit anxious. After all, you're more than halfway through earning your undergrad degree, and you know you'll likely encounter...
Spinal fusion treatments may treat chronic back pain
Many workers in California suffer from chronic back pain regardless of the field they work in. Even office workers can develop back injuries from moving office equipment or sitting for long periods of time on poorly designed chairs. Still, workers who perform manual...
