When an auto accident happens unexpectedly, anyone can become a victim. One moment you're commuting back home after a long day at the office. The next, your car is totaled, and you're injured in the hospital due to another person's negligence. It's not fair, but it happens every day. Unlike the irresponsible party who caused the accident, personal injury victims often suffer the most in auto accidents. They have to worry about lost days at work, the long road to recovery, and the inability to provide for their family. Sadly, many people injured in car accidents don't have the luxury of worrying about bills because they're fighting for life in the emergency room.
And while modern cars come equipped with safety features like blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alerts, motor vehicle accidents are still a huge problem in South Carolina. According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in 2020, one person was injured every 11 minutes in a car collision. Even worse, one fatal collision was recorded every 9.1 hours.
Unfortunately, victims of auto accident negligence often don't know what to do when another driver hits them. They have questions like:
These same innocent people provide official statements to insurance agencies without knowing the consequences.
However, if you or your loved ones are victims in a car crash, there's good news. Laws in South Carolina mandate that guilty parties must compensate for pain and suffering. But in order to get the compensation you deserve, it's crucial to work with a personal injury attorney in Anderson, SC. Experienced personal injury lawyers know how to bolster your case by securing witnesses for questioning, obtaining accident scene information, and documenting vehicle damage. If these tasks aren't completed quickly, you are far less likely to receive the compensation you and your family deserve.
Theos Law Firm exists to fight for your rights and to ensure negligent drivers are held responsible for the damage they do to your family. It's really that simple. We aren't afraid to trade blows with selfish insurance agencies. Because, unlike Theos Law Firm, they couldn't care less about your best interests.
Here are just a few reasons why so many hardworking people choose Theos Law Firm:
When you're involved in a car or truck accident, it can be a life-changing event. Having represented hundreds of personal injury victims, we understand that you may be confused and frightened. You know you need to speak with a lawyer, but you need a calm, cool presence to ease your anxiety. You need someone who understands what you're enduring, and we know how you feel. Unlike other auto accident attorneys, we believe that personal injury claims are more about the people involved and less about money and settlements. When you reach out to Theos Law Firm, you can rest easy knowing our team will treat you with dignity, compassion, and empathy.
With many years of combined personal injury experience, there's nothing that our team hasn't seen in terms of auto accidents. With that said, we understand that there is no "common" type of accident or scenario - no two accidents are the same. We have represented clients involved in DUI accidents, truck rollovers, reckless drivers, interstate pileups, rear-end collisions, and even Uber driver crashes. With such extensive experience, our team has the tools and talent to take care of you, regardless of how complicated your case might be.
The recovery process involved with automobile accidents changes with every person we represent. There are dozens of details to account for, from car repairs to insurance questions and everything in between. These small but necessary details aren't easy to accomplish for injured parties. That's why our team goes the extra mile to help cut through the red tape to ensure your medical bills are paid, and your car gets fixed. The less weight you have on your shoulders to worry about, the faster you can focus on recovering.
Unlike other personal injury law firms, our team is 100% committed to protecting your rights, and we're uniquely positioned to do so with decades of combined experience. We offer robust representation for many types of auto accidents, including:
If you have been the victim of an accident listed above, please understand that time is of the essence. There is limited time to seek compensation for your injuries, hospital bills, lost wages, and more. As such, there is only a short time to obtain experienced representation for your personal injury case.
Our team knows that finding the right attorney to represent you is an important choice. Therefore, we believe that an initial consultation is imperative to understand your needs and identify your goals fully. When we sit down with you to learn the nuances of your accident, we'll cover all aspects of South Carolina law pertaining to your case. That way, you're armed with information and have an idea of the next steps our firm will take to represent you.
Remember - the sooner we can dig into the details of your case, the sooner we can pursue your rightful compensation. As seasoned personal injury attorneys, our team specializes in several types of automobile accidents:
Car accidents are a serious problem in South Carolina. If you're an adult, you probably know someone involved in a bad car crash in our state. When you look at the stats, it seems like car accidents are always on the rise. One person was killed every 8.2 hours in a car collision. Even more sobering is that one teen driver is involved in a fatal or injury-causing collision every 1.6 hours. The unfortunate truth is that many people involved in car crashes were hurt due to the other driver's negligence.
Common car crash injuries in South Carolina include:
Car accident victims in South Carolina are often left to pay their medical bills but can't do so because they're too hurt to go to work or take their car in for repair. These life-changing scenarios can snowball into a series of scary events, leaving victims hopeless and unsure where to turn.
Fortunately, a car accident attorney in Anderson, SC can help you avoid these pitfalls and obtain the money you need to survive. At Theos Law Firm, our team has a deep understanding of the rules that dictate fault in South Carolina. We know that thorough representation is needed to receive maximum compensation, and we're well-prepared to achieve that goal for you.
Our car accident lawyers in South Carolina can recover compensation for injuries and damages:
The moments following the crash are often a blur when you're involved in a car accident. However, per South Carolina law, those on the scene must adhere to legal responsibilities and obligations.
First, try to stop your car and ensure it is positioned safely near the scene of the crash. Then, call 911 to report the accident. While most folks go into full-blown panic mode, you need to stay calm so you can process the situation. If you notice that there are injured people, give them "reasonable assistance." Per South Carolina Code of Laws, that could include transporting hurt people to a hospital or calling an ambulance for them.
If you're in a car crash, you need to be prepared to exchange contact information with other drivers at the accident scene. If the person who caused the collision is present, make sure to get their name, phone number, address, and insurance info. If witnesses are present, get their contact info, too, in case our team needs to obtain their account later.
Next, try to piece together how the car crash happened. This is an appropriate time to take photos of the cars, wreckage, and debris. Ask yourself if you think a vehicle failed to follow the rules of the road, like speeding or failing to stop at a stop sign.
Regardless of how minor your injuries may appear and who may be to blame for the accident, get legal advice from Theos Law Firm first before giving any recorded statements or refusing medical care.
Tractor-trailer and semi-truck crashes are often more complicated than two car crashing. Because these cases are more complex and nuanced, it's imperative that you contact a truck accident attorney in Anderson, SC to help you through the recovery process and win the compensation you deserve.
After a semi-truck crash, you must take steps quickly to preserve evidence so that the crash may be recreated. In serious semi-truck accidents where people are injured or killed, trucking companies usually send a team of investigators to the accident site immediately. These investigators will do their best to obtain evidence that can hurt you in court or even attempt to hide or destroy evidence. The last thing a trucking company wants is for you to win a settlement against them.
That's especially true since various entities may be liable for your truck accident injury, not just the driver. The trucking company, the trucking manufacturer, and the team responsible for truck maintenance could also be responsible. Additionally, if dangerous or inadequate road conditions factor into your accident, you could actually sue some government departments. For those reasons, it's critical to retain quality representation ASAP after a truck accident in South Carolina.
At Theos Law Firm, our team has experience winning compensation in many types of truck accidents, such as:
As your truck accident lawyer in South Carolina, we work hard to fight for your rights and win your case. In order to do so, our team will:
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Obtaining the trucking company's records and discovering the info they have on the semi-truck driver involved is an important part of our process. We will also secure access to the trucker's driving log notes, which they must maintain according to law.
Like airplanes and helicopters, big rigs have a "black box" that records real-time truck data, like speeds, changes in direction, and brake application.
We'll arrive on-scene to notate skid mark length and the locations of vehicles involved. We will also capture detailed pictures and measurements pertinent to your crash.
Sometimes an expert is needed to digest all the evidence and provide an expert opinion on the cause of the semi-truck collision. When needed, our team will hire such an expert to ensure your case is robust and air-tight.
We will obtain the police's investigation report and any accident photos, measurements, or other documentation taken by officers while investigating your semi-truck crash.
It's imperative to find all the witnesses of your accident and interview them to get recorded statements in a timely manner. Doing otherwise may result in faded memories and inaccurate facts.
Time and again, auto accident victims agree to early settlements provided by insurance companies because the offer seems like a lot. But what if you return to work after recovering from an accident, only for your pain to return?
With adjusters, lawyers, and investigators at their disposal, insurance agencies will do everything in their power to minimize the compensation you deserve. Don't let them pick on you or silence your voice. If you or a loved are victims of a negligent car or truck accident in South Carolina, contact Theos Law Firm today. We have the team, tools, and experience to fight back on your behalf, no matter how complicated your case may seem.
To schedule an appointment for your free consultation, contact Theos Law Firm in Anderson today.
Inside: Local mom visits The Shores of Asbury on Lake Hartwell and shares all the fun things to do there!There may not be a traditional water park in Anderson, SC but there is an amazing aqua park and sandy white beach at the Shores of Asbury on Lake Hartwell! It is the only one of its kind in the Upstate and less than an hour from Greenville, SC. We checked it out and have all the information for you and your family to have a blast on this floating obstacle course.Media tickets were provided for this revie...
Inside: Local mom visits The Shores of Asbury on Lake Hartwell and shares all the fun things to do there!
There may not be a traditional water park in Anderson, SC but there is an amazing aqua park and sandy white beach at the Shores of Asbury on Lake Hartwell! It is the only one of its kind in the Upstate and less than an hour from Greenville, SC. We checked it out and have all the information for you and your family to have a blast on this floating obstacle course.
Media tickets were provided for this review and all opinions are those of the author.
This article includes:About the Shores of AsburyWhite Sand Beach at Shores of AsburyAqua Zone- floating obstacle courseWaterfront GrillTips for Visiting Shores of AsburyTickets and Admission
Karen McCullough used to camp at Lake Hartwell as Asbury Park when she was a child. Then the campground closed and remained that way for many years. But that special place was always on her heart and she often thought about it as she made her way to Nashville as a professional musician who also managed dozens of campgrounds and RV resorts and traveled to every state except Hawaii through her music career.
When the opportunity arose to turn her old stomping ground into a legit resort and entertainment mecca on the shores of Lake Hartwell, she jumped right in and moved back home to Anderson.
Millions of investment dollars later, The Shores of Asbury opened up on Lake Hartwell as a campground with spots for RVs and the floating aqua park, less than an hour from Greenville.
If you live near Anderson, water park isn’t a name you hear very often. The creation of The Shores of Asbury combines the lake with fun, creating a truly amazing aqua park and RV campground. It opened up in the summer of 2022 but the planning has been happening awhile before that because once you see this beautiful spot, you’ll appreciate all the thought that went into creating it. This water park in Anderson is unique, and has so much more to offer!
There’s the RV campground, an arcade, individual bathrooms, the Waterfront Grill, a white sandy beach, and the big aqua zone floating obstacle course all at the Shores of Asbury.
There are outdoor games like cornhole and you can rent kayaks and paddleboards as well. There are some big plans in the works at the Shores of Asbury: yurts and treehouses! The yurts and the treehouse village are being designed and worked on by the team at the resort. Currently, RV and tent sites are available. Karen is laser-focused on her vision for the resort and believes it will continue to be a fantastic addition to Anderson.
Anyone who has been to an Upstate lake knows about all the red clay that infiltrates shoes, bathing suits, kayaks, you name it. Karen isn’t a fan of the red clay and wanted something really unique and special for the beach at the Shores of Asbury so she decided to bring the sands of Florida beaches to Anderson.
She literally ordered sugar white sand from Pensacola, Florida, and had it shipped to Lake Hartwell. It is glorious. There are two sections of the beach – one on each side of the dock walkway. One side has a sandbox and volleyball sand course that overlooks the kid’s aqua zone and the other side has a beautiful view of the bridge that goes over the lake. There are cabanas and beach chairs for guests to rent and that sand does feel pretty good under your feet, just like the sand at the ocean. You can also bring your own beach chairs.
Because of the red clay under the sugar-white sand, you are not allowed to dig in the sand like you would at the beach. There are actually big piles of white sand on the beach for that purpose under a shade sail for kids to play and dig in set a little further back from the lake. No dogs are allowed on the sandy beach either.
The aqua park is huge and is from a company called Wibit out of Germany. Karen told me they went with Wibit because they have better safety measures than other floating obstacle courses.
There’s a giant trampoline, rope climbing wall, trapeze, and obstacles reminiscent of one of my favorite shows, “Wipeout”. Admittedly, when we first got on the course and people started slipping and sliding off and into the water, I was cracking up. I thought this is like the show except I was on the course and laughing at people right in front of me – then I slipped and fell into the water and heard other people laughing at my clumsiness so I figured I deserved it then. It was a lot of fun!
The Aqua Zone is more than 167 feet across and the park caps each hour session. The course is big enough that even if there a lot of people, there will be obstacles free to run around on. You must be 47” tall to do the big Aqua Zone course.
For smaller kids, they have an entirely separate Kids Zone aqua course and kids have to be 37” tall to play on that. It’s really close to the shore, which is perfect for parents to watch their kids slip and slide all over the place on it.
Everyone has to wear life jackets, which are provided by the park and included with your admission. Aqua Zone is open for the 2024 season daily from 11 am – 7 pm. Sessions start on the hour.
In 2023, the Mexican restaurant, El Arriero, opened. The restaurant has all outdoor seating. Most of it is covered and the menu is fantastic with traditional Mexican dishes plus some American ones like chicken sandwiches and burgers thrown in. There has never been a Mexican restaurant on the shores of Lake Hartwell so the Shores at Asbury were pretty excited to bring the first one there.
We had shredded chicken nachos and chicken quesadillas. Both were delicious and the perfect thing to eat after being out on the aqua course for a couple hours. It’s a workout!
The views from the restaurant are really pretty and the vibe is laid back and easy-going. Most people were in their bathing suits, which was nice since we wanted to go back onto the aqua course after eating and didn’t want to change.
The restaurant is open from 11 am – 10 pm daily.
The Shores of Asbury will host live music and events during the summer. They had a big July 4th celebration and plan to have more fun things to do with your family.
The best way to stay up-to-date is to follow them on their Facebook page.
Reserve your tickets online because you can sign the required waiver, save time, and you can save a couple of dollars off your admission ticket versus if you buy it at the resort.
You don’t need to be camping or staying in the RV park to enjoy the Aqua Zone.
Check the Shores of Asbury Facebook page because they typically offer deals on admission tickets during the week at this Anderson water park.
When you and your kids are playing on the Aqua Zone, be sure to keep an eye on them, especially if it’s crowded. There are lifeguards stationed on the course and dock but with many kids playing, a smaller kid could accidentally get pushed in the water unexpectedly. And if you have big kids, tell them to watch out for the smaller ones.
Plan to stay awhile. You can hang out at the beach before or after your time on the Aqua Zone and swim in the lake or just chill and play games. It’s a beautiful spot.
Bring water (a lot of it), sunscreen, a change of clothes, a hat, and towels, and be sure to drink a lot of water and reapply that sunscreen.
Before you go, take a look at the rules. I always try to read up on the regulations of places before I go so I’m not surprised by anything once I get there with my kids, who just want to play.
No dogs are allowed on the beach or sod area at the restaurant.
The beach is not free. You can either purchase a beach pass or buy an Aqua Zone ticket to enjoy it.
There are a few different ticket options per person (all of these are based on online ticket purchases): a one-hour time slot is $19.98; a two-hour time slot is $26.98 and an all day session is $36.98. Wet & Wild Wednesday tickets are $15.98 for a one-hour time slot. A family four-pack all-day pass is $130.
If you just want to enjoy the sugar-white sandy beach, you can do that! A day pass is $10/person and that allows you to play and relax all day. A parking pass for beach use is $9.33.
The Shores of Asbury does offer birthday parties and corporate events. Birthday parties are for two hours, including cupcakes, a kid’s meal, and reserved covered tables, and costs $359. More information on other types of events and details are on their website.
Hours are 11 am – 7 pm daily. The restaurant is open daily 11 am – 10 pm.
The Aqua Zone will likely be open until the end of September, weather permitting.
The resort hosts all kinds of events so stay tuned to their Facebook page for the latest updates and to see their daily specials at the Aqua Zone.
The Shores of Asbury Website1600 Asbury Park Road, Anderson, SC864.844.9002 Facebook page
ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns has provided an updated on the first Buc-ee’s expected to be built in the Upstate.Burns said infrastructure improvements at exit 21 will cost $60 million for the bridge, roadways and I-85 interchange leading up to the store. The interchange has needed upgrades for years, whether Buc-ee’s goes in this spot or not, but Buc-ee’s will not be built until these upgrades are done.According to Burns, of the $60 million needed, there has only bee...
ANDERSON, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Anderson County Administrator Rusty Burns has provided an updated on the first Buc-ee’s expected to be built in the Upstate.
Burns said infrastructure improvements at exit 21 will cost $60 million for the bridge, roadways and I-85 interchange leading up to the store. The interchange has needed upgrades for years, whether Buc-ee’s goes in this spot or not, but Buc-ee’s will not be built until these upgrades are done.
According to Burns, of the $60 million needed, there has only been $6 million committed so far. $1 million was committed by Buc-ee’s and Senator Lindsey Graham secured $5 million in federal funding to fix the interchange.
Officials said the county will not use penny tax to fund this project.
“They are still committed to building the Anderson location, but the county has to find the funds...Buc-ee’s can’t wait forever,” said Burns.
As of right now, Buc-ee’s still owns the land and is willing to commit more than $1 million but not the entire remaining $54 million that is needed.
The county administrator said the county is currently exploring funding options. It’s wanting to become eligible to apply for funding from the South Carolina Transportation Infrastructure Bank.
The bank only funds large interstate projects. If approved, this could provide enough funding or a large portion of what is needed to fund the project.
ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center is proud to host Jamey Johnson for the Last Honky Tonk Tour and welcomes concert promoters, Cardinal Music Group to South Carolina.“It’s always a thrill to be included in a national touring date. We are going to transform the Civic Center into a ‘Honky Tonk’ for the night and give the fans a great night out.” said Rusty Burns, County Administrator.The tour will route to 36 cities...
ANDERSON, SC – The Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center is proud to host Jamey Johnson for the Last Honky Tonk Tour and welcomes concert promoters, Cardinal Music Group to South Carolina.
“It’s always a thrill to be included in a national touring date. We are going to transform the Civic Center into a ‘Honky Tonk’ for the night and give the fans a great night out.” said Rusty Burns, County Administrator.
The tour will route to 36 cities from June to October starting in Wichita and ending with two nights in Nashville. “We chose Anderson because the fan base for Jamey Johnson is strong in the upstate of South Carolina and because the venue offered an incredible fan experience,” said Zack Johnson, Cardinal Music Group.
Radio sponsor, WESC, will be hosting contests for tickets and sharing more information about the show. Kix Layton, Sr VP of Programming for iHeart Media, shares the enthusiasm for this show, noting that getting to hear Jamey Johnson’s rich vocals and storytelling in an intimate setting is special.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Award-winning country singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson will launch his 36-city headlining tour, The Last Honky Tonk Tour, on June 4 at Wichita Riverfest in Wichita, KS. Artist presale is on now and tickets for the public on sale begins Friday, June 6th.
“The tour will be a lot of fun,” says Johnson. “It’s a chance for us to hang out every night, where we get to walk onstage and show off what we’ve learned over the past 20 years. This is my 20th year on the road, not counting the road gigs I did in the 10 years before that.”
The tour’s name comes from the song he recently recorded, which was the title track of the 2010 album by The Wayne Mills Band, featuring musician Jason “Rowdy” Cope on guitar. “I thought that the name sounded pretty good as a tour name—The Last Honky Tonk Tour,” he adds.
The tour title’s lyrics include, “I’ll be there when they burn the last honky tonk down/
In body, mind, and spirit, under the table, or under the ground/
The fading echoes of a barroom band might be the only sound/
I’ll be there when they burn the last honky tonk down.”
Johnson’s new recording – which was completed with producer Buddy Cannon a few weeks ago – and the tour name are in tribute to Mills and Cope, both of whom were his dear friends. Mills was murdered at a Nashville bar in 2013. Jason “Rowdy” Cope, a member of The Steel Woods who had previously been a member of Johnson’s band, died in 2021 from complications from diabetes.
“When Wayne and Rowdy got together and did that record, that song made it on my radar,” he says. “Back then, I played that song several times with Wayne. We would do it at shows. So, it is one I haven’t done in a while.
“And now Wayne’s son, Jack, is a badass guitar player. He says he learned it all from Rowdy. I don’t doubt that at all. Jack really is something else!
“I thought, ‘Man, his dad would be proud. Let’s break that song out and get Jack to play guitar on it.’ I am proud to have him playing on it.”
This is one of more than 50 new songs Johnson has recorded since releasing Midnight Gasoline, his first new solo album in 14 years, in late 2024. He will preview some of the new songs during this tour and begin releasing them later this year.
“We are going to do some of the new stuff,” Johnson adds. “We will do some of the songs from Midnight Gasoline from last year and all the years before. Whatever album you like, we will do some of those songs.
“It’s exciting to play the new songs,” he says. “I like it when people tell me they have heard the new stuff and they like it. I like it when people have something else to listen to. Sometimes it’s as simple as that.”
About Jamey Johnson The 10-time GRAMMY nominee has been called “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” by The released a 2012 duets project, the GRAMMY-nominated Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran.)
“In Color” has received a 5X-Platinum certification for sales/streams of five million, and “High Cost of Living” was certified platinum. “Between Jennings and Jones” and “That Lonesome Song” have been certified gold for sales/streams of 500,000.
Washington Post. His music has garnered international acclaim and is embraced by fans of classic and contemporary country, as well as Americana and mainstream rock.
The Grand Ole Opry member is also widely regarded as one of the greatest country songwriters of his generation. He is one of only two people in the history of country music (along with Kris Kristofferson) to win two Song of the Year awards in the same year – for “Give It Away” and “In Color” – from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association.
A consummate storyteller, his songs have been recorded by George Strait, Trace Adkins, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, James Otto, Joe Nichols and others. He is “a first-rate preservationist of classic country songwriting,” says The New York Times.
His 2024 album, Midnight Gasoline is a musical continuation of his last two solo studio albums, That Lonesome Song, which was certified double platinum for 2 million in sales, and the gold-certified 2010 album, The Guitar Song, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Album Chart. Rolling Stone and SPIN named The Guitar Song to their all-genre Top 5 Best Albums of the Year.
(123rf.com Image)Duke Energy announced this week announced the company's intent to submit an application to the Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) for approval to build a new natural gas power plant in Anderson County.As part of the company's responsibility to serve nearly 860,000 retail electric customers across 30 South Carolina counties, Duke Energy needs to build and enable large...
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Duke Energy has announced a proposal to build a new natural gas plant in the Upstate.The Charlotte-based company said Monday it plans to seek approval from the Public Service Commission to build a 1,400-megawatt plant in Anderson County that Gov. Henry McMaster said will help meet the state's growing energy demands.Duke Energy's ...
Duke Energy has announced a proposal to build a new natural gas plant in the Upstate.
The Charlotte-based company said Monday it plans to seek approval from the Public Service Commission to build a 1,400-megawatt plant in Anderson County that Gov. Henry McMaster said will help meet the state's growing energy demands.
Duke Energy's announcement comes on the heels of McMaster's signing of an energy package — the South Carolina Energy Security Act — that in part would require regulators to review project permits faster.
The proposal said the plant would sit on nearly 200 acres off Highway 81 South, near True Temper Road in Anderson. Duke Energy said the project would create 600 construction jobs and add up to 30 full-time openings for plant operations.
The utility serves more than 860,000 electric customers in 30 South Carolina counties.
"We are at a critical point in planning for South Carolina’s reliable, affordable and resilient energy future. By enacting the S.C. Energy Security Act, Gov. McMaster and the Legislature have provided a comprehensive path forward for energy policy that will guide our state’s continued success for many years to come," said Tim Pearson, president of Duke Energy South Carolina. "Committing to building this modern energy facility in Anderson County is a critical piece of that strong energy future for the region.”
The utility plans to submit its application to the Public Service Commission later this year.
If the PSC approves the request, the project will have years to go before it is up and running. The company said construction could start mid-2027, with the plant running as early as 2031.
Duke Energy already runs a natural gas plant in Anderson County, an 810-megawatt site that went online in 2018.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.