Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Personal Injury Claim

04.26.25

Common Mistakes to Avoid in a Personal Injury Claim Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence can be overwhelming. Between medical treatments, lost wages, and dealing with insurance companies, it’s easy to make mistakes that could hurt your personal injury claim. Unfortunately, these errors can lead to reduced compensation or even a denied claim.

What to Expect After a First Time DUI Charge in South Carolina

04.15.25

A first time DUI charge in South Carolina 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, SC, and

How a DUI Conviction Can Impact Your Job and Future in South Carolina

03.06.25

A DUI conviction in South Carolina can impact more than your record. It can affect your job, your family, and your freedom. From license suspension and ignition interlock devices to losing your job or professional license, the fallout can be long-lasting. Understanding how DUI convictions affect your life and working with an experienced Charleston DUI

How to Maximize Your Compensation After an Injury

03.06.25

Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence can be so physically, emotionally, and financially taxing. We are here to help you maximize your compensation after an injury. If you've been involved in a car accident, slip and fall, workplace injury, or any other personal injury case, securing the maximum compensation you are entitled to

Dylan Roof’s Federal Case Hits a Snag

07.18.16

The Federal case against accused Charleston shooter, Dylann Roof, may have hit a road block this week. A Federal Judge has ruled that the indictment of Roof lacks a key element. According the The Post and Courier, “U.S. District Judge Richard Gergel ordered prosecutors to file a “bill of particulars,” a detailed explanation of 12

SC ranks 5th in States for most dangerous drunk driving

05.06.16

South Carolina continues to rank poorly in driver safety. While Northern and Midwestern states typically are the most dangerous for drunken driving, the Palmetto state is now ranking in the top 10. According to greenvilleonline.com, “South Carolina’s worst ranking was the fatality rank category where it landed at No. 3 worst. Statistics show 50 percent of fatal

Guns in Cars at the Citadel

04.22.16

Given the fact that 30% of Citadel cadets go into the military, you may be surprised to hear that the Charleston based military school used to be the only campus around that didn’t allow guns to be kept in the cars of permit carrying students. That’s all about to change as new gun regulations take

Trial Date Set for Joey Meek, friend of Dylan Roof

04.08.16

Joey Meek, friend of accused Emanuel AME Church shooter, Dylann Roof, will be having his day in court sooner rather than later. Meek’s trial has been set for 9:00 a.m. on June 27, 2016. Meek has been accused of knowing about Roof’s plans, and doing nothing to prevent the attack. According to the Post and

Does SC’s Domestic Violence Law Discriminate?

04.08.16

As we’ve written before, the state of South Carolina is currently at the top of the list of deadliest states for women at the hands of men. Now that this sad fact is being more widely reported, lawmakers have recently attempted to create new laws to protect our residents from domestic abuse. Just last year

Gov. Nikki Haley Tackles CDV Prosecutions

01.08.16

Gov. Nikki Haley’s recent discovery that police officers are in charge of prosecuting domestic violence cases is leading to some big changes in our state. She is now proposing that we spend $19 million to hire 144 prosecutors to take over this large responsibility. According to The Post and Courier, “South Carolina is one of