McKnight Law Firm

McKnight Law Firm Serious Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Firm Serving Clients in Charleston and throughout SC.

The personal injury process is unfamiliar to most people who go through it. That uncertainty is one reason people wait t...
06/18/2026

The personal injury process is unfamiliar to most people who go through it. That uncertainty is one reason people wait too long to make a call, or never make one at all. Here is what actually happens.

The intake call. A member of the team gathers the basic facts of the situation. No commitment is required. The purpose is to determine whether a case has merit and whether the firm is the right fit.

Investigation. If the firm takes the case, investigation begins immediately. Collision scenes change. Surveillance footage is overwritten on short cycles. Witnesses become harder to locate over time. Early action on evidence collection is not optional.

Medical treatment. A serious injury case cannot be valued until the medical picture is complete. The firm works alongside clients throughout treatment to ensure records are thorough. Settling before that picture is clear leaves money on the table.

The demand package. Once treatment reaches a stable point, a formal demand is prepared for the at-fault party's insurance carrier. This includes medical records, bills, wage documentation, and a legal argument for liability and damages.

Negotiation. Most serious injury cases resolve without going to trial. Insurance companies are represented by professionals whose job is to minimize what they pay. Negotiation is not a formality. Preparation determines the outcome.

Resolution. Settlement or verdict. The client receives a full accounting of what was recovered, what fees were deducted, and what they take home.

The timeline varies. Serious cases can take months or years. The process above is why.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

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843.577.6040

06/17/2026

AI tools can research case law, summarize medical records, and draft documents. In many ways, they are faster and more thorough than any single person working alone. The question is not whether they can do those things. The question is whether they can do them as well as an attorney who has spent decades handling serious injury cases in this jurisdiction.

In this video, Jody McKnight addresses that gap directly. AI can locate precedent. It cannot tell you how a specific insurance carrier actually behaves when a demand is submitted, how a jury pool in Charleston County has responded to similar liability arguments, or how to read a medical record that raises more questions than it answers.

Two cases with nearly identical facts can resolve very differently. That difference comes from judgment built over time, not from pattern matching against a database.

AI is a capable research tool. Whether it can do what experience does is a different question.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

Summer travel brings a significant increase in out-of-state drivers on South Carolina roads. When one of them causes a s...
06/16/2026

Summer travel brings a significant increase in out-of-state drivers on South Carolina roads. When one of them causes a serious collision, the question most people have is whether they can still recover.

South Carolina courts have jurisdiction over any collision occurring within the state. Where the at-fault driver lives is not a barrier to pursuing a claim. The complication is what their insurance policy actually covers.

Minimum liability requirements vary by state. Some states maintain limits well below South Carolina's requirements. When an out-of-state driver causes a serious injury here and their policy falls short, South Carolina uninsured and underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage is often the protection that fills the gap.

UIM coverage follows the insured, not the vehicle. If you carry it on your own policy, it is available when the at-fault driver's coverage is insufficient to compensate for actual damages.

If you are involved in a serious collision with an out-of-state driver, do not assume the coverage question is simple. The interaction between policies, state minimums, and available recovery is exactly the kind of analysis that determines what a case is worth.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

Serious injuries change everything. Medical appointments replace normal routines. Bills arrive before recovery begins. I...
06/11/2026

Serious injuries change everything. Medical appointments replace normal routines. Bills arrive before recovery begins. Insurance companies start calling before anyone fully understands what happened. Questions pile up faster than answers.

McKnight Law Firm has served Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years. One phone call starts the conversation. No pressure. No obligation. Just answers.

If you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company, McKnight Law Firm is here.

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843.577.6040

Summer on Charleston's waterways means jet ski rentals at Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and surrounding areas. Thous...
06/10/2026

Summer on Charleston's waterways means jet ski rentals at Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island, and surrounding areas. Thousands of tourists and locals rent personal watercraft every season, many with little or no prior experience operating them.

According to the U.S. Coast Guard 2024 Recreational Boating Statistics Report, personal watercraft rank among the vessel types most frequently involved in reported boating incidents nationwide. Operator inattention, improper lookout, and operator inexperience ranked as the top contributing factors in boating incidents. Approximately 70 percent of fatalities occurred on vessels operated by individuals who had not received boating safety training.

When injuries occur on rental jet skis, legal questions arise immediately. Most rental companies require customers to sign liability waivers before going on the water. Under South Carolina law, these waivers are generally enforceable contracts. However, waivers are not always enforceable in every situation. When rental companies fail to maintain equipment properly, provide adequate safety instructions, or rent to someone clearly incapable of operating the watercraft safely, liability questions extend beyond what a standard waiver covers.

South Carolina currently does not require boat owners to carry liability insurance, though pending legislation in the 2025-2026 legislative session would change that for certain watercraft. That gap in required coverage creates additional complications when injuries occur and the rental company carries no insurance.

A signed waiver does not automatically close every legal avenue. What it actually covers, what it excludes, and where its limits lie are questions worth answering before assuming all options are gone.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

Resolving a personal injury case before medical treatment is complete creates problems. Settlement amounts are based on ...
06/09/2026

Resolving a personal injury case before medical treatment is complete creates problems. Settlement amounts are based on the full picture of injuries and recovery. Settling early means agreeing on a value before knowing whether injuries require ongoing treatment, surgery, or permanent limitations.

Insurance companies benefit from early resolution. Quick settlements close cases before the full extent of injuries becomes clear. Understanding where a case stands medically before discussing settlement protects against resolving claims for less than they are worth.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

McKnight Law Firm is part of the kayak safety team for the 2026 lowcountrysplash open water race on the Wando River. We ...
06/05/2026

McKnight Law Firm is part of the kayak safety team for the 2026 lowcountrysplash open water race on the Wando River. We still need kayakers, especially for the 2.5 mile race. Come paddle the course and be part of a great community event.

June 13 · 6:30 a.m. · Remley's Point Boat Landing, Mount Pleasant

Sign up: runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/SC/MountPleasant/LowcountrySplash

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"When families lose someone to another person's negligence, the grief is immediate. What catches them off guard is the f...
06/04/2026

"When families lose someone to another person's negligence, the grief is immediate. What catches them off guard is the financial reality. The income that supported the household is gone. Health insurance disappears. Retirement contributions stop. Insurance companies make early settlement offers designed to resolve claims before families fully grasp what they've actually lost. By the time families understand the true financial gap, they may have already signed away their rights." - Jody McKnight

South Carolina wrongful death law recognizes multiple categories of financial loss. Lost earning capacity over a lifetime. The value of services the deceased provided. Loss of companionship, guidance, and support. Medical expenses incurred before death.

Early settlement offers following wrongful death rarely reflect full value. Understanding what South Carolina wrongful death law actually provides before accepting any offer protects families from resolving claims for far less than they deserve.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury victims and families who have lost loved ones throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

The gig economy has changed how millions of people work. Rideshare drivers, food delivery couriers, and app-based servic...
06/03/2026

The gig economy has changed how millions of people work. Rideshare drivers, food delivery couriers, and app-based service workers fill Charleston roads daily. Most assume they're covered if something goes wrong on the job. The reality is more complicated.

Gig workers are classified as independent contractors, not employees. That classification matters enormously when injuries occur. South Carolina workers compensation law covers employees. Independent contractors are excluded.

Platform insurance coverage depends entirely on app status at the time of injury. App off means only personal auto insurance applies. App on but no active delivery means limited platform coverage. Active delivery in progress means higher platform coverage kicks in.

Personal auto insurance policies frequently exclude coverage for commercial activity. A driver using their personal vehicle for deliveries may find their own insurance denies claims because the vehicle was being used commercially at the time of the collision.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

Memorial Day marks the beginning of what the South Carolina Department of Public Safety calls the 100 Deadly Days of Sum...
06/02/2026

Memorial Day marks the beginning of what the South Carolina Department of Public Safety calls the 100 Deadly Days of Summer. The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day historically sees a significant increase in traffic fatalities across South Carolina.

Nearly one out of every two people killed in fatal collisions during this period in South Carolina was not wearing a seat belt. Nearly one in four people involved in severe injury collisions during the same timeframe were also unbelted.

More vehicles on the road means more exposure to distracted drivers, impaired drivers, speeding, and inexperienced drivers. Summer tourism brings unfamiliar drivers to Charleston roads. Teenagers out of school log more miles with less experience.

Seat belts remain the single most effective protection available in serious collisions. South Carolina law requires them.

McKnight Law Firm has represented serious injury and wrongful death cases throughout Charleston and the Lowcountry for over 30 years.

Contact McKnight Law Firm if you or a family member has been seriously injured or killed by the negligence of another person or company.

jmcknightlawfirm.com

843.577.6040

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