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September 9, 2026

What Rights Do Inmates Have Under South Carolina Law?

People in South Carolina custody keep important legal protections. Incarceration limits movement, but it does not erase every constitutional or statutory right. Rules can differ for county jails, municipal detention centers, South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) institutions, federal facilities, pretrial detention, and sentenced custody. This overview explains common inmate rights and practical steps after…

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November 10, 2025

When Jail Negligence Turns Fatal for Inmates With Medical Conditions

Every year, families across South Carolina face an unimaginable tragedy: the death of a loved one in custody due to medical neglect. When jail negligence turns fatal for inmates with medical conditions, the consequences extend far beyond the loss itself. Families are left with questions, grief, and often a path toward seeking justice and accountability.…

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November 10, 2025

Understanding the Statute of Limitations for Jail Wrongful Death Claims in South Carolina

  When a loved one dies while in custody at a jail or correctional facility, families face profound grief and urgent legal deadlines. In South Carolina, the statute of limitations for jail wrongful death claims is significantly shorter than for other wrongful death cases. Understanding this timeline is essential to protecting your family’s right to…

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November 10, 2025

What Evidence Helps Prove a Jail Wrongful Death Claim?

  When a loved one dies while in custody, families face overwhelming grief and uncertainty. Understanding what evidence strengthens a wrongful death claim helps you pursue accountability and justice. In South Carolina, families can pursue claims against correctional facilities for negligence, inadequate medical care, and unsafe conditions that lead to death. This guide explains the…

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January 28, 2025

The Changing Landscape of Hospital Stays

This fall, a four-day medical malpractice trial involving wrongful death allegations against a South Carolina hospital concluded with a settlement at policy limits just moments before closing arguments were set to begin. The insurance carrier’s decision to offer the maximum coverage amount, which aligned with the statutory damages cap for the hospital, brought the proceedings…

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July 18, 2024

The Role of Building Codes in Slip Cases

Watching Where You Walk Evans Moore, LLC recently obtained a million-dollar recovery for an individual who fell within a medical facility. Slip/trip cases can be difficult to pursue in court, as jurors often feel that an individual who trips is always to blame for losing their balance. This bias can carry forward into jury deliberations,…

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July 15, 2024

Positive Reviews Reflect Our Commitment to Clients

The Power of Positive Feedback How Online Reviews Help Drive Growth At Evans Moore, LLC, our commitment to providing exceptional legal services extends beyond the courtroom. We believe in fostering strong relationships with our clients and continually improving our practice to better serve our community. One of the most valuable ways you can support us…

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September 10, 2023

Three Generations of Moores

My Grandfather’s Enduring Legacy Our grandparents often have an immeasurable impact on our lives; mine was no exception. My grandfather, James B. Moore, was a heavy influence on my decision to serve my community through the practice of law. In honor of Grandparent’s Day on Sept. 10, I want to reflect on his legacy. Most…

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August 23, 2023

In 2020, I Relearned to Walk

Physical Therapists Made It Possible Personal injury attorneys get hurt, too. As World Physical Therapy Day approaches on Sept. 8, I’ve been reflecting on the journey I inadvertently began in 2019. Ironically, my injury occurred while packing a suitcase for a deposition of an expert witness in Cleveland. I hit my head against a cabinet,…

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August 16, 2023

A New Day at Evans Moore

We Welcome Our First Associate Attorney Evans Moore, LLC‘s constant goal is to ensure we do right by our clients. Until now, that has meant keeping the firm small. While we were never opposed to adding an additional attorney to the staff, we always wanted to be sure of our decision and hire with intention.…

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