What to Wear to Court
When preparing for an appearance in court, you need to be concerned about more than just what you’ll say or how you’ll behave in court. You need to think about how to dress for court as well. The style of clothing you choose, as well as your choice of colors,...
Consequences of Texting While Driving
In August of 2012, Kevin Reece, a reporter for WFAA-TV, tells the story of a 21 year old man who spent six months in a rehabilitation hospital recovering from injuries sustained in an automobile accident after texting while driving. While crossing a bridge, he lost control of his vehicle, plunging...
South Carolina Working to Ban Texting While Driving
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA), about 20 percent of motor vehicle crash-related injuries in 2009 were linked to distracted driving. This public safety pandemic cost over 5,000 Americans their lives in 2009 and caused an additional 448,000 injuries. One of the biggest culprits of distracted...
What To Do After an Auto Wreck Injury in South Carolina
Injured? Get Help Now Don’t Wait There is no question that car wrecks are nearly always painful, annoying, inconvenient experiences for everyone involved. It is natural after a car crash to ask questions of those around you and there is typically no shortage of opinions. The road to recovery both...
How to Beat a Bully
Stop The Bull! Back in the day, when we were growing up, dealing with bullies seemed much simpler. It was personal, usually only involved a small number of students and could be dealt with by disciplinary procedures of our schools. Bullying was essentially between two kids on the playground. It...
Safe Driving Tips for The Holiday Season
Although it is difficult to believe the holiday season is once more upon us. For many, that means trips to shopping malls, holiday parties, lines, traffic and travel. It is wonderful to celebrate with family and friends but there is no denying this can also be a stressful time of...
The Open Road, Avoiding Personal Injury In South Carolina
Riding into work this morning on my 2003 Harley Davidson Electra Glide, I couldn’t help but think about the many ways in which a ride could turn tragic. For those who ride, I am confident that similar thoughts are not so far removed. It seems that many drivers these days...
Tips to Help Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
As the motorcycle accident attorney at Schiller & Hamilton, I have represented thousands of injured bikers over the last 20 years. I have, myself been on two wheels since I was 8 years old. Unfortunately, many bikers, especially the ones with the most experience, have developed bad riding habits. In...
South Carolina Texting Ban
On June 4 of 2016, Gov. Nikki Haley signed a bill allowing South Carolina to join the 48 states and the District of Columbia in the passage of a statewide ban on texting while driving. The bill makes it now illegal to text behind the wheel of a moving vehicle...
South Carolina Name Change
Names. We all have them… Each of our parents spent precious time discussing, and perhaps arguing, what to name each of us. Sometimes, however, we wish to go by another name for any number of reasons. Maybe you would like to change your own name to go by a “nickname”...