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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee, 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 Santee today.
SCiway, created in partnership with the South Carolina Broadband Office, would reach unserved rural communities.MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper yesterday applied for a National Transportation and Information Administration (NTIA) federal grant to fund a pilot project aimed at providing reliable, resilient broadband access to areas of South Carolina with the highest levels of poverty. The project was created in partnership with the South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO), part of the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff ...
SCiway, created in partnership with the South Carolina Broadband Office, would reach unserved rural communities.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – Santee Cooper yesterday applied for a National Transportation and Information Administration (NTIA) federal grant to fund a pilot project aimed at providing reliable, resilient broadband access to areas of South Carolina with the highest levels of poverty. The project was created in partnership with the South Carolina Broadband Office (SCBBO), part of the South Carolina Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS).
If funded, the SCiway pilot project would leverage Santee Cooper’s existing dark fiber, the utility’s in-kind contribution to the project, to bring broadband access more quickly and broadly to underserved and unserved areas of the State.
“Broadband is a necessity, not a luxury, and the pandemic highlighted weaknesses in broadband access in South Carolina, particularly for those individuals living in rural areas,” said Jim Stritzinger, Director, SCBBO.
“We are in a unique position to assist rural South Carolinians by building upon essential resources and dark fiber we already have in place,” said Jimmy Staton, Santee Cooper President and CEO. “Working together with the SCBBO, we have studied this challenge and proposed a creative solution that could be a gamechanger for South Carolinians in the near future.”
Specifically, grant funding would help cover the costs of electronics and ready-made fiber interconnects, or “on ramps,” that would make fiber access more easily and readily accessible to Internet Service Providers (ISPs) statewide. This includes access to aerial fiber and nearly a dozen new “on ramps.” As part of the plan, ISPs also would have the benefit of free dark fiber access for an initial two-year period to help identify its best potential for retail providers.
If funded, the SCiway pilot project would immediately impact (within a 3-mile buffer):
SCiway has been designed specifically to facilitate NTIA’s two key objectives: (1) encouraging the expansion and extension of middle-mile infrastructure to reduce the cost of connecting unserved and underserved areas to the backbone of the internet, and (2) promoting broadband connection resiliency through the creation of alternative network connection paths that can be designed to prevent single points of failure on a broadband network.
Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s largest power provider, the ultimate source of electricity for 2 million people across the state, and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers as named by Forbes. Through its low-cost, reliable and environmentally responsible electricity and water services, and through innovative partnerships and initiatives that attract and retain industry and jobs, Santee Cooper helps power South Carolina. To learn more, visit www.santeecooper.com and follow #PoweringSC on social media.
A group representing 20 utilities across South Carolina that declined to build a new plant with Santee Cooper is rolling out a plan to meet its future power needs without partnering with Santee Cooper on a Hampton County generator.The plan includes buying electricity from existing providers in and outside of the state, developing programs to help customers reduce peak energy consumption, tapping into large-scale alternative energy sources and pursuing deals with companies that build new generators.Central Electric Power Coopera...
A group representing 20 utilities across South Carolina that declined to build a new plant with Santee Cooper is rolling out a plan to meet its future power needs without partnering with Santee Cooper on a Hampton County generator.
The plan includes buying electricity from existing providers in and outside of the state, developing programs to help customers reduce peak energy consumption, tapping into large-scale alternative energy sources and pursuing deals with companies that build new generators.
Central Electric Power Cooperative, a not-for-profit group that provides power to electric cooperatives serving one-third of the state’s mostly rural population, recently updated the Central-Santee Cooper executive committee on its so-called resource plan at a meeting in West Columbia.
“We want to be as transparent as we can,” Central CEO Rob Hochstetler said March 31.
He said the electric cooperatives have entered into two contracts to buy more than 500 megawatts to meet peak demand and that they also have a “handshake” deal to purchase an undisclosed amount of additional electricity as the need arises.
“Central has no plans to build a power plant,” Hochstetler said. “We would like to participate as a customer with a low-cost provider.”
The purchase agreements are part of the plan the group was required to put together after it declined last year to invest in a new natural gas-powered generating unit needed by Santee Cooper, the state-owned electric utility based in Moncks Corner.
At the time, the existing coal-fired Winyah Station in Georgetown County was to be the site of the project. Santee Cooper then changed the location in October to an undisclosed part of Hampton County.
Columbia-based Central delivers electricity to more than 1.7 million South Carolinians and is Santee Cooper’s largest customer.
Central has come under criticism from lawmakers for some recent decisions, including its agreement to purchase of 292 megawatts from an out-of-state supplier, AL Sandersville of Warthen, Ga.
Legislators are now considering bills that would require Central and its members to seek approval from several state oversight and regulatory agencies, including the S.C. Public Service Commission, before entering any power purchase agreements with any entity other than Santee Cooper.
“We don’t want to get in the middle of Central’s right to contract for power, but we believe the cooperatives should be under the same scrutiny as other utilities,” Horry County Sen. Luke Rankin, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said at a meeting last month.
Santee Cooper CEO Jimmy Staton said the utility will include many of the same elements Central is proposing when it presents its so-called resource plan to the Public Service Commission next month.
“We need kind of an all-in approach to meet the needs of the state,” he said. In addition to Central, Santee Cooper provides power to about 200,000 customers and 27 large industries.
Based on South Carolina’s growth rate, maintaining a proper balance of demand and supply will require continuous planning, Staton added.
For the near term, Santee Cooper said it’s working now to fill a projected shortfall based on the existing load on its electric system, customer growth and reserve requirements for the winter of 2024.
“It is a call to move and move fast,” said Marty Watson, chief power supply officer.
Watson said Santee Cooper issued “requests for proposals” to look at what resources are available and is considering large-scale batteries and other options.
Staton called the growth outlook “a huge opportunity for us.”
“It’s big, it’s a big item. It’s big for the entirety of the state, but it’s not too big for us,” he said.
Cotton growers can learn about the current crop situation and price outlook as well as new varieties during the 2023 South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting slated for Jan. 24 in Santee.The meeting gets underway with registration at 8:15 a.m. at the Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee. Frank Rogers, vice chairman of the South Carolina Cotton Board, kicks off the first morning session at 9 a.m. with a welcome and update from the Cotton Board followed by reports from South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers a...
Cotton growers can learn about the current crop situation and price outlook as well as new varieties during the 2023 South Carolina Cotton Growers Meeting slated for Jan. 24 in Santee.
The meeting gets underway with registration at 8:15 a.m. at the Santee Conference Center, 1737 Bass Drive, Santee. Frank Rogers, vice chairman of the South Carolina Cotton Board, kicks off the first morning session at 9 a.m. with a welcome and update from the Cotton Board followed by reports from South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Ted Schneider, chairman of the National Cotton Council.
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Nathan Smith, Clemson Cooperative Extension Service economist and professor located at the Sandhill Research and Education Center, will give a cotton situation and price outlook for 2023.
The second morning session includes a report from Leslie Beaty, chief chemist and residue lab supervisor for the South Carolina Department of Agriculture Seed Laboratory. Ed Barnes, senior director of ag research, will give a report from Cotton Incorporated and Jeremy Greene, Clemson entomologist stationed at the Edisto REC, will talk about insect management.
The session ends with a presentation by Todd Campbell, research geneticist with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service, about why public cotton breeding programs are needed.
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The afternoon session will include a review of the 2022 cotton crop as well as an update on new varieties by Mike Jones, Clemson Extension state cotton specialist located at the Pee Dee REC. Also during the afternoon session, Will Groover of BASF, Dan Pitts of Americot, Joseph Young of Bayer Crop Science and Jason Woodward of Phytogen will talk about new varieties for the Southeastern United States and give a cotton industry update.
The meeting is expected to adjourn at 2:30 p.m.
Pesticide recertification and certified crop adviser credits will be offered.
Dicambia training also will be offered.
For information, contact Mike Jones at majones@clemson.edu.
New this year, kickoff Celebrate The Season at Holiday in the Park on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26.MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The 12th annual Celebrate The Season charitable event, a family-friendly, month-long holiday festival, takes place daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25). Celebrate The Season, organized and hosted by Santee Cooper, has donated more than $1 million to local charities, including the Coastal Community Foundation’s Giving Back to Berkeley Fund, since 2011. Berkeley Elec...
New this year, kickoff Celebrate The Season at Holiday in the Park on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The 12th annual Celebrate The Season charitable event, a family-friendly, month-long holiday festival, takes place daily from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 (closed Dec. 24 and Dec. 25). Celebrate The Season, organized and hosted by Santee Cooper, has donated more than $1 million to local charities, including the Coastal Community Foundation’s Giving Back to Berkeley Fund, since 2011. Berkeley Electric Cooperative will again serve as the festival’s presenting sponsor.
For only $5 per vehicle, visitors can drive through Celebrate The Season’s mile-long Holiday Lights Driving Tour, where thousands of festive holiday lights complement the natural beauty of Old Santee Canal Park. Participants can take as many trips as they like on the day they purchase their ticket.
New this year, Old Santee Canal Park will host Holiday in the Park from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Nov. 25 and 26. This kickoff event is included with admission to the Holiday Lights Driving Tour, which begins at Santee Cooper Headquarters at 1 Riverwood Dr. in Moncks Corner and ends in the park. Bring your family and friends for food, entertainment, a visit with Santa, and many other activities to help usher in the holiday season.
The beautiful LED lighting displays are powered by 100% Santee Cooper Green Power, which is Green-e Energy certified and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org.
For those looking for additional weekend festivities, Holiday Fairs at Moncks Corner Regional Recreation Complex, organized by the Town of Moncks Corner, will be held each Friday and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. from Dec. 2 to Dec. 17. Admission to the Holiday Fairs, which features holiday-themed entertainment and activities, is free.
Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s largest power provider, the ultimate source of electricity for 2 million people across the state, and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers as named by Forbes. Through its low-cost, reliable and environmentally responsible electricity and water services, and through innovative partnerships and initiatives that attract and retain industry and jobs, Santee Cooper helps power South Carolina. To learn more, visit www.santeecooper.com and follow #PoweringSC on social media.
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast at Old Santee Canal Park is back. On Saturday, March 11, the annual event will return after a three-year hiatus.The park opens at 9 a.m. and oysters from the ACE Basin will be provided by Reed’s Catering and will be served from 1 to 6 p.m. Guests will also be treated to live music from The Coppertones, one of the South’s premier live party bands for over 20 years with a perfect mix of Motown, beach/shag, 70s funk and newer party favorites.Admiss...
MONCKS CORNER, S.C. – The Shuckin’ in the Park Oyster Roast at Old Santee Canal Park is back. On Saturday, March 11, the annual event will return after a three-year hiatus.
The park opens at 9 a.m. and oysters from the ACE Basin will be provided by Reed’s Catering and will be served from 1 to 6 p.m. Guests will also be treated to live music from The Coppertones, one of the South’s premier live party bands for over 20 years with a perfect mix of Motown, beach/shag, 70s funk and newer party favorites.
Admission tickets to the oyster roast are $5 per person and can be purchased at the park in advance or on the day of the event. As always, there is free admission for children under 12 who will be entertained with activities including jump castles. Other activities include cornhole and giant Jenga.
Once inside, oysters will be available for $15 per gallon-sized bucket. Along with oysters, food trucks with various non-seafood items and other tasty treats will be available. Individual coolers will be permitted, but visitors are asked to keep their pets at home.
All Shuckin’ in the Park's electricity needs will be powered by renewable Green Power from Santee Cooper. Santee Cooper generates Green Power from clean, renewable energy sources including landfill methane gas, solar power and wind power right here in South Carolina. Green Power is Green-e Energy certified and meets the environmental and consumer-protection standards set forth by the nonprofit Center for Resource Solutions. Learn more at www.green-e.org.
As this is a special event, admission with an annual park pass does not apply. For more information, call the park at 843-899-5200 or visit www.oldsanteecanalpark.org.
Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s largest power provider, the ultimate source of electricity for 2 million people across the state, and one of America’s Best Midsize Employers as named by Forbes. Through its low-cost, reliable and environmentally responsible electricity and water services, and through innovative partnerships and initiatives that attract and retain industry and jobs, Santee Cooper helps power South Carolina. To learn more, visit www.santeecooper.com and follow #PoweringSC on social media.