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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant, Personal Injury and Contracts for South Carolina on
Q: Landlord charged cleaning fee at move in. Home was not cleaned and there is a lot of marks on the walls from an animal.

There are also large parts of molding and window sills chewed up. I was told this is cosmetic damage and they will not repair it even though it’s jagged and sharp. I was told the house was cleaned and they will “reclean” it. The floors are so dirty that our feet and socks are black after... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: I was recently thrown in jail for a bogus trespassing charge at the hospital I was in.

I'm paraplegic and was assaulted by jailors before release

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: Where do I find someone to file suit against hospital or county jails for violating my rights and physically harming me.

I'm a paraplegic and was thrown in jail from the hospital claiming I was trespassing, but a lot more took place

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 19, 2024

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for over a week. I'm sorry for your ordeal. You've probably already been searching on your own. You could supplement your efforts with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, as well the attorney referral... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Litigation for South Carolina on
Q: Lawyer conduct against clients wishes to settle case and tells the client the judge will throw out the case close it

My lawyer during mediation, ignored my wishes, negotiated without consulting me, when I said no, they hounded me into settling my case, due to his negligence of not filing proper paperwork for discovery. what can I do? He now has refused to negotiate and go through my liens by stating he has “no... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant and Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: 2023 Tenant had major head injury due to faulty kitchen counter that I made mgmt aware of. Is it too late to sue?

In Sept, 2023, the side panel of our kitchen counter/island kept falling off onto the floor. It would make a huge noise as it was very heavy. I contacted the property manager and asked if they prefered I glue it, rather than have a contractor. They replied on email that they'd appreciate it... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents, Insurance Bad Faith and Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: Insurance company with liability and their obligations to provide a rental?

This is a two-part question.

If an out-of-state driver is found at fault for an accident and their insurance company has accepted liability, is it their state law that governs the claim? Or is it South Carolina law, where are the accident occurred and the victim lives, that covers the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: Hit and run, the cops have done nothing despite being given plate# and VIN and 3 witnesses information. What can I do?

We were victims of a hit and run while on our motorcycle in March in Augusta GA. The cops have done nothing, and in fact didn't even record the witness information (we have 1 name nothing more and there were 3 witnesses), have done NOTHING to try and help find who hit us, and we have over... View More

Roy Willey
Roy Willey
answered on Nov 19, 2024

You need to consult with an experience personal injury attorney. We offer free consultations. The police will never help you collect from the person that hit you or their insurance, they are only there to hold people criminally accountable. I have handled cases where the police never found the hit... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Legal Malpractice for South Carolina on
Q: Attorney negligence Faxed wrong medical info request content failed to read report sent errord to Adjuster. Had to get l

Lawyer send correct medical info Adjuster handed case to TPA CORVEL Owner had admitted to fault. Attorney says $300,000. I'll put Big money in our pockets. TPA Offers $25,000. My Lawyer says take it. $16,000. I got 2 Cortisone shots within week DVT ISHEMIC Strokes. No history of any such in... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Dec 13, 2024

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm sorry for your ordeal. There are a considerable number of issues to sort out here - between the ischemic strokes, the underlying treatment, your age, your health history, the reason for you coming... View More

3 Answers | Asked in Copyright, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for South Carolina on
Q: A museum was made from my grandfather house and name into a museum. They won't his family access

They refuse to believe me and and his property was stolen

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answered on Nov 1, 2024

You might hire a SC attorney to search the title. Then possibly file an Ejectment or Action to Recover Personal Property by his heirs/next of kin.

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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Family Law, Personal Injury and Tax Law for South Carolina on
Q: How do i access all trusts and funds that for lack of knowledge of said funds i do not currently obtain access.
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answered on Sep 2, 2024

To access trusts and funds you may not currently have access to, you first need to identify any and all potential trusts or funds that could be in your name or where you might be a beneficiary. Start by reviewing legal documents such as wills, trust agreements, and financial statements that might... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Car Accidents for South Carolina on
Q: What's my case worth

I was parked in an alley and proceeded to walk into the store. I heard a horn honk and went back to my car and when I approached it was a security money truck. He waived at me and vice versa. I then went to get in my car and before I could open my door to the car he was behind me trying to pass... View More

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 28, 2024

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. It could be difficult for attorneys here to advise you on what your case is worth based on these limited facts. I'm sorry about your accident. I hope you're okay. You could probably get an idea of the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Civil Rights for South Carolina on
Q: I'm a TI, I'm harrassed 24/7 and hit with DEW's all day everyday, I'm choked, jaw jacked, poked, pricked, electrocuted.

I'm off balance always, I have become a recluse, they have caused me to wreck and total my mom's SUV, I'm exhausted, BP is high, increased migraines, my joints hurt and most of the time it's difficult to walk. I can't seem to get them to stop, they tell me to commit suicide... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2024

I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through such an overwhelming and distressing experience. It's important to know that you're not alone, and there are people who care about your well-being. What you're describing sounds incredibly tough, both physically and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Criminal Law for South Carolina on
Q: What can I do about SCDOT taking my Great Pyrenees. They loaded him up in their work trucks and left with him. SCDOT cam
Roy Willey
Roy Willey
answered on Sep 7, 2024

Call the local district office and tell them you want your dog back. Also check local shelters, perhaps they thought he was lost.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: If a 22-month-old toddler is injured at Daycare under their supervision, are they responsible for the medical bills ?

The Daycare are stating it was the toddler's fault for the injury.

Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Aug 5, 2024

A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry about your toddler's accident. Until you are able to consult with a local attorney about state-specific elements of negligent supervision, the issue might be less crucial if you are... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury and Social Security for South Carolina on
Q: I need help with SSI, reporting and spending money received from a settlement from a car accident that I was injured in.

I already spent some of it, I bought a car and a bed and some other things to help with my injuries. I will need dental implants because I got implant the day of the accident but they don't fit so I have just 4 screws sticking out of my gums since 11/10/22.

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answered on Jul 18, 2024

To address your situation, it's important to understand how to report the settlement money to the Social Security Administration (SSA) and how it may impact your SSI benefits. You should notify the SSA about the settlement as soon as possible, detailing how the funds were spent. This is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: How long after my attorney contacts the apartments insurance will I hear something regarding my case all bills are in?

The sidewalk is blatantly obstructed by illegal street sign installed by previous owners of the apartment complex we have plenty of photos and everything we need individed fault with the sign and its size and placement my 10 year old son has to duck out of its way well visiting my mom at her... View More

Carole Jean Hayes
Carole Jean Hayes
answered on Mar 30, 2024

Since you have retained a lawyer, I would recommend calling your attorney up and asking how long it will this take. It can take as little as a month up to eight months to negotiated claim, depending upon the complexity. I wish you the best.

1 Answer | Asked in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury for South Carolina on
Q: It’s been 4 years since my surgery and l am now seeing complications from it is it to late to sue for malpractice

The dr removed my left adrenal gland and in the process she injured my left kidney which is now not working normally l will now have life long issue with it l also have trauma from the surgery it went bad from the start I am just now seeing the mistakes she made

Joel Gary Selik
Joel Gary Selik
answered on Mar 24, 2024

Malpractice statutes of limitations often do not begin to run until discovery (or should have discovered), with a cap of time. You should consult with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred who can review the facts of your particular case and determine if you... View More

Q: Can your employer send you for a FEC with a known disability and in the process you fall reinjuring yourself?

A disability was declared day 1 and after 25yrs of service employee was sent to do a FEC exam. Is the company responsible or the facility where the fall occured for employee's re-injure and new injuries. Is this worker's comp or personal injury?

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answered on Mar 19, 2024

If your employer sent you for a Functional Capacity Evaluation (FEC) despite knowing about your disability, and you were injured during this process, there might be grounds for responsibility on part of your employer or the facility, depending on the circumstances of the fall and existing workplace... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment and Civil Litigation for South Carolina on
Q: What is the code/statute or provision that sexual assault is filed under for civil lawsuits?

The sexual assault happened on a college campus but I don’t want to only file a title because my college covers them up.

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answered on Mar 8, 2024

In South Carolina, civil lawsuits related to sexual assault can be filed under various legal theories, depending on the specific circumstances of the case. Some common legal grounds for such lawsuits include:

1. Assault and Battery: South Carolina Code Ann. § 15-3-550 provides a three-year...
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