Every driver in South Carolina is required to have proof of insurance in order to legally drive. You may be required to purchase some forms of coverage while others are optional, and you must purchase a certain amount of coverage,… read more
After a car crash, you’ll probably do three things: assess yourself for injuries, exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver, and call the police to file an accident report. When the police arrive, they’ll take down information from… read more
According to an analysis by Insurify, Charleston, South Carolina ranks No. 12 on a national list of the cities with residents who have the most car accidents. The data science team at Insurify, an online site for comparing auto insurance rates, said… read more
Everyone fears being the victim of a hit-and-run accident, but “miss-and-run” accidents can also leave victims in the lurch after suffering vehicle damage and injuries. Miss-and-run accidents occur every day in the U.S., but few South Carolinians know what they… read more
Distracted driving laws vary from state to state, and because they can differ so much, and are often updated, it can be difficult to know what is actually against the law. Is talking on the phone allowed, or only if… read more
More than one in five drivers in Johns Island, S.C., has caused a car accident at some point in their driving career, making the coastal community the nation’s most dangerous for car accidents, a survey says. Online auto insurance broker… read more
Which state has the most car accidents? – Summerville, S.C., a city of about 53,000 people 24 miles north of Charleston, has been cited as one of the cities with the highest number of car accidents in the nation. The… read more
As drivers get used to automation features such as adaptive cruise control and lane-centering technology, they become more likely to let their focus slip or take their hands off the wheel, according to a new study. Researchers from the Insurance… read more
After a crash, your auto insurance (or the other driver’s insurance, if they caused the crash) will pay for your vehicle to be repaired. However, the insurer will often also supply you with a list of ‘preferred’ auto shops, leading… read more
Drunk driving is illegal in all 50 states, although drivers who make a habit of driving while drunk or tipsy may not get caught until they cause an accident. Unfortunately, sometimes drunk drivers are not convicted of driving under the… read more
Each year, Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers in South Carolina and we are incredibly honored for Mark C. Joye to have been named one of the Top 10 Super Lawyers in South Carolina for 2016. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Mark C. Joye is not only a highly respected personal injury attorney who handles a full spectrum of cases, from brain injuries and defective products to nursing home abuse and workers' compensation, but he is a strong advocate for positive change in his profession and community. He has also served as lead counsel in numerous cases involving victims who suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death through car or trucking accidents.
From our offices in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Clinton, and Columbia, SC, we have been fighting to help people face legal challenges since 1968. Our lawyers and staff devote just as much assistance to our community as we do to our clients. We have been giving back to the local area for many years and continue to serve our neighbors through programs such as the Joye Law Firm Annual Scholarship Program and community service initiatives for our annual charitable partner of the year.
