Cathy Maguire Law Firm kicked off its weekly Pelicans ticket giveaway by sending Cathy to enjoy a night at the ballpark. She won 4 tickets and parking to see them take on the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers. Michael Congratulations to Michael, one of Maguire Law Firm’s Pelicans ticket giveaway winners! Michael received 4 tickets and parking […]
Robert served honorably in the United States Navy for 24 years, with deployments and missions that included Iraq, humanitarian work across South America aboard the USNS Comfort, and relief efforts in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake. His service also included being aboard the USS Iowa during the tragic 1989 gun turret explosion. We are honored […]
Maguire Law Firm represents clients in Myrtle Beach, Florence, and throughout South Carolina who have suffered serious injuries caused by commercial truck crashes. As one of the leading firms handling personal injury claims, including those related to truck accidents in South Carolina, this guide covers every detail regarding your claim process from the day of […]
Under South Carolina law, the plaintiff in a truck accident lawsuit is allowed to seek reimbursement from all parties that made some contribution to the occurrence of the wreck; but identifying all of the relevant parties, gathering and preserving evidence, and adhering to statutorily mandated time limits are all critical tasks that must be completed […]
When Do Most Motorcycle and Moped Crashes Occur? Nationally and regionally, motorcycle crashes follow a consistent pattern: they spike during late afternoon and early evening. Data from Parnall Law indicates that most motorcycle and moped crashes occur between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m., with weekends seeing the highest concentration. Studies from multiple states confirm this […]
The Latest Motorcycle vs. Car Risk Gap When comparing motorcycle and car crash risk, raw death counts can be misleading because there are far more passenger cars on the road, traveling far more miles collectively. A fairer comparison uses rates, deaths, or injuries per miles traveled, which adjust for exposure. Related Article(s) Motorcycle Safety Awareness […]
Hazardous Intersections for Cyclists in Myrtle Beach There are several intersections throughout Myrtle Beach where cyclists have repeatedly crashed. One of the first intersections listed in the state’s traffic accident reports is the intersection of U.S. 501 and Carolina Forest Blvd., due to its multiple lanes and confusing turn movements that even longtime residents of […]
The popularity of e-bikes has increased significantly over the last few years, and this increase in use has resulted in an increase in injuries to e-bike users. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that the number of e-bike-related crashes has been increasing dramatically since 2017, and hospitalizations have been increasing even faster. While […]
License Requirements: What You Must Have Before You Ride Although a license is required to operate a moped in South Carolina, the requirements are relatively simple. Any valid driver’s license is acceptable. If you do not have a driver’s license, you may obtain a moped operator’s license, or Class G license, provided that you are […]
Modified Comparative Negligence Explained South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule, specifically the 51-percent bar rule. This means that if you are found to be 51% or more at fault for the accident, you cannot recover compensation from other parties. However, if your fault is determined to be 50% or less, you can still […]
