Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  If you are charged with committing a crime, or if you believe you are the subject of a criminal investigation by law enforcement agencies, you need the services of a criminal defense attorney.
• DUI/DWI
  If you’ve been arrested for drunk driving, you need a qualified and experienced Charleston DUI lawyer in your corner to make sure your rights are protected. You also need a lawyer with a thorough knowledge of the complexities of DUI law in South Carolina to fight for you.
• Wrongful Death
  The unforeseen death of a person can have a devastating impact on everyone in their family. If you’ve lost a loved one because of the irresponsibility, negligence, or improper conduct of another person, their passing may be considered a wrongful death. While a cherished family member certainly cannot be replaced by any amount of money, your family may be entitled to damages and financial compensation for your loss, which can be helpful as you adjust to your new life.
• Traffic Violations
  Truck drivers that ignore basic traffic laws by speeding, tailgating, or cutting off other motorists may lose control and cause significant loss and devastation. Some truck drivers consume alcoholic beverages or drugs before getting behind the wheel, and others simply push themselves too hard and fall asleep while driving.
• Misdemeanors
  Obviously, the punishments for a DWI conviction can be devastating, but there may be certain repercussions you haven’t considered. Even though a first time DUI conviction is a misdemeanor, it still causes the guilty party to acquire a criminal record. This is something that can haunt you for many years after a DUI arrest and should be avoided at costs.
• Drug Crimes
  The severity of the punishment for drug crimes depends on the type of substance, the quantity, the intent of possession, and local, state, and federal laws.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  If you’ve suffered an injury in a fall as a result of someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to fair compensation. You shouldn’t have to pay for other peoples’ mistakes, nor should you have to pay for medical bills or wages lost due to your injury. Unfortunately, employers aren’t always diligent about paying workers compensation for an on-the-job injury, and many establishments and corporations will fight tooth and nail to avoid a personal injury lawsuit.

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  As the premises liability attorney at The Law Offices of Scott E. Kegel, I am prepared to handle your personal injury case if you or someone you love has been injured due to a property owner’s negligence and failure to maintain safety precautions on their property. You may experience lost wages and significant strain on your personal and professional relationships as you heal from your injuries; your best option is to seek the counsel of a knowledgeable Isle of Palms, South Carolina, premises liability attorney who knows how to thoroughly investigate the details of your case and navigate the process to advise you and support you to receive the damages to which you may be entitled.
• Property Damage
  Unfortunately, underinsured or uninsured drivers in South Carolina are more common than you might think. When these drivers cause accidents resulting in injury or property damage, they impede the recovery of those they harm.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  If you’ve suffered a workplace injury, you have a number of stressful hurdles to consider, including medical bills, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and how to work around the wages you’ve lost while recuperating from your accident. With all this pain and anxiety, worrying about whether your Charleston worker’s compensation attorney has the experience and knowledge to properly handle your claim should be the last thing on your mind. It’s of paramount importance to seek the counsel of a South Carolina personal injury lawyer with the knowledge and drive to get you the financial compensation you deserve.
• Medical Malpractice
• Auto Accidents
• Dog Bites
  If you’re one of the 4.7 million Americans who has been bitten by a dog this year, you already know it’s no joke. Not only are dog bites painful and frightening, but they can also be life-threatening. Anyone bitten by a dog should always have, at minimum, a blood test to ensure that no contagious disease has been contracted.