Being hit by an uninsured driver can leave you wondering how you'll pay for medical bills, vehicle repairs, and lost income. Fortunately, South Carolina law Title 38, Chapter 77 on Insurance provides protections that may allow you to recover compensation even when the at-fault driver has no insurance. How Common Are Uninsured Drivers in South
If you've been hurt in a car accident and you're searching for settlement averages, here is the most important thing to understand before you read another word: The average doesn't tell you what your case is worth. It tells you what uninformed claimants accepted. Published estimates typically place South Carolina car accident settlements somewhere between
Heading into 2026, Charleston law enforcement has made it clear that DUI checkpoints will remain a core enforcement strategy, especially on weekends, holidays, and in high-traffic nightlife corridors. Reports are coming in from Downtown Charleston, Folly Beach, and James Island. Local drivers are reporting increased police presence on key roads at night. But what many
Every year, thousands of drivers across South Carolina are involved in car accidents and truck accidents, and most are left asking the same question: Who is actually responsible for paying for the damage? The answer isn’t always as straightforward as it seems. South Carolina follows an “at-fault” system, but determining liability, and how much compensation
Charleston summer is almost underway, and BUI's surge over summer, including arrests for Boating Under the Influence (BUI in SC), fatal accidents under bridges, and serious injuries tied to alcohol or operator negligence. This post explains what BUI means in South Carolina, recent cases in the Charleston area, how the law applies, and how Mastantuno
A first time DUI charge in South Carolina in 2026 can be an overwhelming experience. The law is strict when it comes to driving under the influence, and the consequences of a conviction can affect your driving privileges, career, finances, and reputation. At Mastantuno Law Firm, we have extensive experience defending DUI cases in Charleston,
After an accident, most people assume the hardest part will be healing. What they don’t realize is how easy it is to damage a personal injury case before it even has a chance to move forward. In many situations, valid injury claims fall apart not because the injuries aren’t real, but because of avoidable mistakes
After a car accident, slip and fall, or other traumatic event, many people walk away thinking they’re fine - only to wake up days later with pain, stiffness, or symptoms that weren’t there before. This delayed onset of injuries is more common than most people realize, and it can have serious medical and legal implications
After an accident, everything feels urgent. You are hurting.You may be missing work.Bills are showing up before answers do. So when the insurance company calls with a quick settlement offer, it can feel like relief. But in reality, fast settlement offers are rarely about helping you. They are about closing your claim before the full
You did not ask to be here.An accident interrupted your life, your health, your income, and your sense of control. Now you are being asked to make decisions that could affect you for years. One of the biggest questions personal injury victims face is this: Should I settle my case, or should I take it
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