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I was involved in a rear-end collision a while ago where I was not at fault and there were no injuries. A police report was filed, and I have contacted both my insurance company and the other party’s insurance. All necessary paperwork has been submitted, including ongoing negotiations. How long... View More 
answered on Mar 15, 2025
A South Carolina attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. I'm glad no one was injured here. Given the facts you present (no injuries, rear-end collision), it sounds like a straightforward claim that shouldn't encounter delays. If there is a dispute in how the... View More
I was in a car wreck in October 2024, in which I was at fault, and I sustained severe injuries including a broken femur, back, ribs, jaw, and a brain bleed. I underwent surgeries for these injuries and have been in rehab for my thigh. Post-accident, I have been advised not to lift more than 25 lbs,... View More
answered on Mar 10, 2025
You can apply for SSD. It matters not hurt. You cannot use an attorney the first time you apply. If you get turned down, you have 90 days within which to apply for what is called reconsideration. At that point, you can get an attorney. I do wish you the best.
My husband is currently in jail, and one of his charges is listed as a 'PPB active warrant' in South Carolina, alongside a failure to appear charge. I'm not familiar with the term 'PPB active warrant.' Could you help me understand what this means and why it's called PPB?
answered on Mar 7, 2025
It sounds like your husband has an FTA (failure to appear) bench warrant which a person cannot bond out of jail on this warrant. Either the FTA warrant must be lifted or the case must be resolved to be released from custody. The "PPB" warrant is either for the Dept of Parole, Pardon, and... View More
My husband, who is from the UK, is currently on a conditional green card visa. It is time for us to file Form I-751 to remove his conditional status. Our situation remains unchanged since his initial green card application, and we have sufficient evidence of our bona fide marriage. We are within... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2025
A percentage of applicants will file the 751 form themselves, but a large percentage of applicants will hire an attorney to represent them through the process. There are many details and documents that need to be compiled to make sure that the application is correct. Accordingly, by hiring an... View More
I am a tenant in South Carolina and facing issues with my property management company. I have always paid my rent in full, including all late fees, and have proof of payment for December's rent and late fees. Recently, the management company changed, and the new property manager has charged me... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2025
Unfortunately, you would need an attorney to review your lease to determine a landlords right to the fees you describe. Fees generally can be charged retroactively if not voluntarily waived the the PM and it was possible a clerical error. Generally speaking utilities cannot be reduced but there may... View More
I live with my sister and father in a home acquired through my sister's disability benefits. We have a verbal agreement to reside together, but no written rental agreement. My sister repeatedly locks me out of the house, even involving the police once, leaving me with no place to go. She... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2025
This depends on a number of facts such as whether you established residency there through any utilities and/or license. Also, if you can establish a landlord/tenant relationship based or you were just a permitted guest. Without legal ownership rights your recourse will be wrongful eviction based on... View More
I moved into a newly built home in an already established neighborhood, only to discover several months later that it is across the street from a water treatment facility, which causes a bad smell. The developer did not disclose this information when I purchased the house, and there was no mention... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2025
Your question is unclear as to whether you could have seen or discovered this issue before you purchased the home. If you could see this facility, it would be up to you to investigate whether you might want to purchase a home with a location near a facility.
Even if you could not see the... View More
We manufacture roll up doors for fire/utility industry and want to make sure the name isn't trademarked for that use already.
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
Atty Altman noted the abandoned mark for ATLAS in class 6. It should be understood that an abandoned mark does not tell you for certain that the owner of the mark has stopped using it. It's just not registered any more. The owner still might be in business and selling the product under the... View More
We manufacture roll up doors for fire/utility industry and want to make sure the name isn't trademarked for that use already.
answered on Jan 31, 2025
In order to find out if The Atlas is taken you can conduct a trademark search on the USPTO. It is generally best to work with a Trademark Attorney to assist with whether a mark is available as well as the Trademark Process. From a quick look at the USPTO the words"The Atlas" are used as a... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2025
The answer to this question depends on the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. It is possible for this act to be a crime but it is also possible to argue that it was accidental. It is not an illegal act to simply light a grill in a house but if it can be shown that the intent or... View More
He needs to work because he is here helping me his mother.
answered on Jan 28, 2025
This is a very unfortunate situation and we hate to hear you're dealing with this. There is a new bond law in SC that may have prevented the magistrate judge from setting a bond. The new law deals with what a person is charged with or if a person is already on bond and then charged with a new... View More
They seized $2000 dollars from and after my charges were dropped the courts never sent any notices about my money.its been a couple of years and I haven’t heard anything
answered on Jan 27, 2025
Law enforcement can seize money if there is evidence it was related to drug sales and proceeds regardless of the disposition of the criminal charge. However, they have to file an action in civil court in order to do this. You have to be served with notice of their intent in formal pleadings and... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2025
The Trust document itself names/designates/controls the identity of both the trustee(s) and the successor trustee(s).
Successor trustees are named in the event that the named trustee is unable or refuses to serve.
As you have probably surmised, being designated as a trustee comes... View More
I have been searching but no one has returned my phone calls. I decided to let it go but it continues to remain on my mind I just needed someone to talk to.
answered on Jan 19, 2025
It might not be so much a matter of ignoring or disregarding such cases. Law firms consider various factors in accepting or declining cases. Clients who present such cases sometimes hope for contingency representation, and that could be a risky prospect with some cases, in terms of what stands to... View More
I am on a teaching program at the moment. However, after the years here I have grown accustomed to working with the school system.
answered on Jan 3, 2025
Generally, a J1 waiver is needed in order to change immigration status or be sponsored by your employer for a working visa without having to go through the 2 year home residency requirement. Work with an immigration attorney
We are manufacturer of towels, as per U.S. PATENT NO. 10,745,833, we need to know that we are producing same towels in different sizes and want to export it to US. Are we allowed to import towel in US. Is this patent for printing or blank towels also need a little clarification
answered on Dec 18, 2024
U.S patents cover importation (if your product infringes the patent, you cannot import them into the U.S. without being liable for infringement). This patent covers both fabric products and methods of manufacture. The specific coverage is defined in the claims, which are of varied scope. Whether... View More
I was arrested for distributing marijuana and the cop said they got the information from a anonymous crime stoppers tip and I was wondering if they were in any way to get a copy of the tip
answered on Dec 9, 2024
If the anonymous tip was used by law enforcement as part of the case against you then this should be part of the discovery for the case. Discovery is the evidence for the matter. There have been recent court rulings on anonymous tips so consulting an experienced attorney about the case could be... View More
Thw woman and her child are not currently living in USA. What steps shpuld i take to marry her in USA and adpot her child without violating immigration laws?
answered on Nov 28, 2024
This may not be an immigration question. Your H-1b visa is a temporary work visa. You are allowed to marry anyone you want. However, when you’re done with your H1B, you must leave the United States. This means that you ought to make plans for your spouse to move to your home country with you!... View More
I have requested help through my ins but have not heard from them in over a week. Would like unbiased opinion. Other driver 100% at fault. Other ins has drug this out for almost 3 months now. Located in SC.
answered on Nov 20, 2024
In general, unless you sign a release document you are not ending your claim. However, you should consult with an experienced attorney about your particular case. Each case will be different based on its unique facts. Also keep in mind you have a limited time to bring a case in South Carolina if... View More
A close friend of mine is incarcerated, since he has been in jail his father has moved into his house without his permission. He is trying to rent the house out in order to keep it up and have the taxes paid. The house is paid off. He asked me to go to the magistrate and file an eviction notice... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2024
To answer your initial question, no, you cannot file an eviction for your friend unless you are his attorney. Also, like the other answer says, your friend probably isn't the record owner of the property if the public record still lists his grandmother. Even if the grandmother had a Will that... View More
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