SERVING THE COMMUNITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA
Myrtle Beach is located in northeastern South Carolina and is home to 60 miles of breathtaking coastlines. Its nickname is the Grand Strand. With its subtropical climate and beautiful beaches, Myrtle Beach attracts more than 20 million tourists annually. It is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the country.
Besides having sun and sand, every year the city hosts major conventions, concerts, and events that attract people from all around the country. With world-class restaurants, hotels, theaters, nightclubs, and golf courses, there is plenty to do in the city for residents and tourists alike.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA
The Myrtle Beach Boardwalk has been named one of the best boardwalks in the country by Travel & Leisure Magazine and National Graphic. It a great place to go for a stroll with family or loved ones.
Other tourist attractions in Myrtle Beach include Ripley’s Aquarium, the Skyway Ferris Wheel, Family Kingdom Amusement Park, Brookgreen Gardens, and the Broadway at the Beach district. Myrtle Beach has over 650 acres of recreation property and public parks, making it easy to enjoy the great outdoors.
MYRTLE BEACH HOSPITALS & MEDICAL CENTERS
If you have been injured in a vehicle or at the workplace, you may need immediate and ongoing medical treatment. Hospitals and other major medical centers located in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and the surrounding area include:
- Grand Strand Regional Medical Center, Myrtle Beach
- South Strand Ambulatory Care Center, Myrtle Beach
- South Strand Medical Center, Myrtle Beach
- Carolina Forest Senior Health Center, Myrtle Beach
- Conway Medical Center
- Waccamaw Community Hospital
- Georgetown Memorial Hospital
- North Strand Senior Health Center
MYRTLE BEACH ACCIDENT INJURY STATISTICS
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, there were 10,319 motor vehicle collisions in Myrtle Beach’s Horry County in 2018. Those collisions resulted in 71 fatalities and 4,509 total injuries.
The top five roadways for collisions in Horry County that year included US-17, US-501, SC-544, US-701, and SC-707. The top five intersections where collisions occurred included US-501 at SC-544, US-17 at SC-544, US-501 at S-1224, US-501 at Carolina Forest Blvd., and SC-9 at S-57.
Traffic accidents in Myrtle Beach may be handled by one of the following law enforcement agencies:
• Myrtle Beach Police Department
1101 N. Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 918-1300
• North Myrtle Beach Police Department
1018 2nd Ave. South
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
(843) 280-5530
• Horry County Sheriff’s Department
1301 2nd Ave.
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5450
• South Carolina Highway Patrol
4195 Highway 701 North
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 365-5004
CONTACT THE ATTORNEYS OF JOYE LAW FIRM
At Joye Law Firm, we are proud members of the Myrtle Beach community and happy to be able to use our legal skills to make a positive difference in the lives of its citizens.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident in Myrtle Beach, contact an experienced injury attorney at the Joye Law Firm. For a free consultation, give us a call at 888-324-3100 or contact us here online.
MYRTLE BEACH COURT SYSTEM
Myrtle Beach Municipal Court is the court of local jurisdiction for the City of Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina, and is responsible for adjudicating criminal misdemeanor offenses involving city ordinances and state statutes. This includes traffic offenses and property crimes involving $1,000 or less. The Horry County Court of Common Pleas is the Circuit Court branch that has jurisdiction over civil cases in Horry County in which the value at stake exceeds $7,500. Cases involving less than $7,500 are heard in the Small Claims Magistrates’ Court. The Court of Common Pleas and Clerk of Court are located in the new Horry County Government & Justice Center, located at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway, South Carolina.
The state agency in charge of administering the workers’ compensation laws in South Carolina is the S.C. Workers’ Compensation Commission. The agency is broken into districts, with Myrtle Beach a part of District 5. Informal conferences and hearings before deputy commissioners are held within this district, while appeals go to the Full Commission and, if necessary, the S.C. Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
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Myrtle Beach Municipal Court
1101 North Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-918-1356
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Horry County Court of Common Pleas
1301 Second Avenue
Conway, SC 29526
(843) 915-5080
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Small Claims Magistrates’ Court
1101 North Oak St.
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
843-918-1356
