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 Murrels Inlet, 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 Murrels Inlet, 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 Murrels Inlet, 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 Murrels Inlet today.
|Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 7:03 AM ESTMURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - A neighborhood in Murrells Inlet placed more than 1,500 American Flags around the community ahead of Veterans Day.“There are neighborhoods in the area that do Halloween really good and they do Christmas really good. But we do patriotism really good,” Carol Collins said.A neighborhood, easily recognizable around patriotic holidays, like Veterans Day.It’s a tradition that continues to grow.“The community is growing and...
|Updated: Nov. 11, 2024 at 7:03 AM EST
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WMBF) - A neighborhood in Murrells Inlet placed more than 1,500 American Flags around the community ahead of Veterans Day.
“There are neighborhoods in the area that do Halloween really good and they do Christmas really good. But we do patriotism really good,” Carol Collins said.
A neighborhood, easily recognizable around patriotic holidays, like Veterans Day.
It’s a tradition that continues to grow.
“The community is growing and the volunteers are growing and the support is growing and it’s our thing,” Carol said.
When Carol and her husband Mike put out the flags for July Fourth, there were around 1,200. Now, months later, that number has grown to 1,500.
Frank Lopresti and his wife moved back to the area over the summer and had to get involved.
“Just because the way our veterans are, we got to take care of them. We got to, we got to support them and that’s the main thing very important,” Lopresti said.
Mike and Carol started the tradition with a handful of neighbors when they moved to Murrells Inlet.
Now, a majority of the neighborhood gathers before five patriotic holidays each year to put out the ever-growing number of flags.
Many feel it’s a simple way to honor those veterans and first responders who have served.
“just to feel and being in America, you know, being free and you know, if it wasn’t for them, you know, which I never was in any wars or anything. But you know, it’s just there’s a lot of sacrifice. And makes you feel good to put that American flag in the ground,” Lopresti said.
Looking ahead, a volunteer named Doug thought it would be fun to get flags for the different branches of the military and put those in the yards of those who served in addition to the American flags.
Still, Mike and Carol said it wouldn’t be possible without the nearly 50-person volunteer team.
“It’s a team effort. So you know we actually appreciate it. That support, and again hopefully it’s something that inspires others,” Mike said.
Carol and Mike plan to order a few hundred more flags for the next holiday, which will be Memorial Day.
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A pile of rubble signified the first steps in an ongoing project to revitalize one of the capstone properties in the Myrtle Beach area.Demolition began in October 2024 at the Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet. The walls separating Planet Fitness from the rest of the mall were removed.Paramount Development Corporation owns the mall and is ...
A pile of rubble signified the first steps in an ongoing project to revitalize one of the capstone properties in the Myrtle Beach area.
Demolition began in October 2024 at the Inlet Square Mall in Murrells Inlet. The walls separating Planet Fitness from the rest of the mall were removed.
Paramount Development Corporation owns the mall and is leading the project. Company Vice President David Harner and Real Estate Manager Neil Bowers could not be reached for comment before publication. The Sun News reported in June 2024 that demolition was slated for parts of the property.
The site work is one of the earliest steps to revamp the property. The plan seeks to convert the former mall into a mixed-use development. The new property will feature a Hobby Lobby and a 134-room Home2Suites by Hilton hotel, along with other shopping options.
The original plan for the location also included a residential complex. However, Harner told The Sun News in July 2024 that the site wasn’t approved for multi-family use by Horry County. Paramount Development Corporation bought the mall for six million dollars in February 2023 after the previous owners couldn’t pay their bills.
The firm’s purchase followed several large tenants closing their locations at the Inlet Square Mall.
This story was originally published October 26, 2024, 5:00 AM.
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Ben Morse is the Retail and Leisure Reporter for The Sun News. Morse covers local business and Coastal Carolina University football and was awarded third place in the 2023 South Carolina Press Association News Contest for sports beat reporting and second place for sports video in the all-daily division. Morse previously worked for The Island Packet, covering local government. Morse graduated from American University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and economics and is originally from Prospect, Kentucky.
An assisted living facility in the Murrells Inlet area is for sale on the commercial real estate platform LoopNet.The Inlet Oaks Assisted Living facility at 12287 S.C. Highway 707 first went on the market in September 2024. An asking price for the property was not listed on LoopNet. Senior Vice President of Hilco Real Estate Stephen Madura did not return a request for comment before publication....
An assisted living facility in the Murrells Inlet area is for sale on the commercial real estate platform LoopNet.
The Inlet Oaks Assisted Living facility at 12287 S.C. Highway 707 first went on the market in September 2024. An asking price for the property was not listed on LoopNet. Senior Vice President of Hilco Real Estate Stephen Madura did not return a request for comment before publication.
According to Horry County Land Records, the property last sold in 2014 for more than $630,000. Horry County Land Records also lists the market value of the property that is less than seven acres at $8.7 million. The property previously faced controversy in 2023 regarding a license issue.
The Sun News reported in March 2023 that the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control refused to renew the facilities license because the owners didn’t complete the application on time.
SCDHEC has since been split into two different state agencies: the South Carolina Department of Public Health and the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
In an email to The Sun News, the Department of Public Health Media Relations wrote that the owners contested SCDHEC’s decision to the Administrative Law Court at the time. According to the department, Inlet Oaks also filed information to resolve the matter. SCDHEC agreed to grant Inlet Oaks a license and filed a consent stipulation of dismissal with ALC to rescind its original denial.
In July 2023, the ALC granted the consent stipulation for dismissal.
“In March 2024, the Department received an application for an amended license as a result of a change of ownership for Inlet Oaks Assisted Living,” the Department of Public Health Media Relations wrote in a statement. “This application is still pending.”
This story was originally published October 25, 2024, 1:00 AM.
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Ben Morse is the Retail and Leisure Reporter for The Sun News. Morse covers local business and Coastal Carolina University football and was awarded third place in the 2023 South Carolina Press Association News Contest for sports beat reporting and second place for sports video in the all-daily division. Morse previously worked for The Island Packet, covering local government. Morse graduated from American University in 2023 with a Bachelor’s Degree in journalism and economics and is originally from Prospect, Kentucky.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date of the eventMURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — The sixth Boykin Spaniel Fall Fling in Murrells Inlet celebrates the South Carolina state dog while also raising money for the Boykin Spaniel Rescue.Boykin spaniels, originally bred for South Carolina hunters, have held the title of state dog since 1985. They are known for their mild nature.The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at A Dog’s Way Inn in Murrells Inlet. There is a ...
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the date of the event
MURRELLS INLET, S.C. (WBTW) — The sixth Boykin Spaniel Fall Fling in Murrells Inlet celebrates the South Carolina state dog while also raising money for the Boykin Spaniel Rescue.
Boykin spaniels, originally bred for South Carolina hunters, have held the title of state dog since 1985. They are known for their mild nature.
The event will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday at A Dog’s Way Inn in Murrells Inlet. There is a $10 donation at the gate for a single person or $20 per family. The event features agility demos, dock-diving, Santa photos, a tricks contest and much more.
“It’s a big, fun, family event,” events manager Cindy Allred said. “Of course, the Boykins love it. The weather looks great for the event, and the location has a pond there so they can go swimming. There’s also a dock-diving pool there, which is great if your dogs like to swim or if you’re thinking you might want to try that.”
Allred explained why she has a passion for helping the Boykin breed.
“Their loyalty to people and their great disposition is just wonderful,” Allred said. “They can hang out with the family, they can go into the field, they can go hang out with you at the beach, they’re a very versatile dog.”
Allred described how the funds raised will help support Boykin Spaniel Rescue due to the increased popularity of the breed.
“Our intake numbers just continue to climb, year after year,” she said. “Sadly, so do the catastrophic cases, as I mentioned up to 40 this year already. Each dog that we take into care is provided with the best-in-class care, and the forever family that each dog deserves.”
She said all of the funds raised ensure that every Boykin gets the care they deserve. Allred rescued her dog from Boykin Spaniel Rescue and said the breed has been in her family for more than 30 years.
“He was abandoned by somebody and the folks that found him realized ‘hey, I think that’s a Boykin’ so they called Boykin Spaniel Rescue,” Allred said. “We sent somebody out to get him, transported him to a foster. We saw his bio on the BSR website and said, ‘I think this guy’s a good fit for us.’”
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Hannah Huffstickler is a multimedia journalist at News13. She joined the News13 team in January 2024 after graduating from Coastal Carolina University in December of 2023. Keep up with Hannah on Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and Instagram. You can also read more of her work here.