33+ Years
Legal Experience
About S. Scott Bluestein
Scott Bluestein is a distinguished attorney specializing in admiralty, maritime, personal injury, transportation, and international law, emphasizing strong attorney-client relationships. Operating from Charleston, South Carolina, his boutique practice offers in-depth expertise in these areas, ensuring clients receive informed legal representation.
Mr. Bluestein has successfully represented clients in admiralty and maritime cases in federal and state courts across South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Maryland. His comprehensive understanding of maritime law is crucial for clients with boat-related injuries, as it ensures a nuanced approach that land-based injury attorneys may lack.
His areas of practice include Admiralty Law, Maritime Law, Personal Injury, and Workers Compensation. He also handles cases involving Boat Manufacturing Liability, Carriage of Goods by Sea, Charter Parties, Diving and Offshore Injuries, International Maritime Law, Jones Act, Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, Marine Cargo, Marine Environmental Law, Marine Insurance, Marine Insurance Salvage, Marine Oil Spills, Marine Pollution, Marine Subrogation, Maritime Accidents, Maritime Commercial Law, Maritime Contracts, Maritime Finance, Maritime Negligence, Maritime Personal Injury, Maritime Products Liability, Maritime Property Damage, Recreational Boating Law, Seamen's Claims, Ship Documentation, Ship Finance, Ship Foreclosure, Ship Registration, Ship Sales and Mortgages, Shipbuilding and Repair, Admiralty & Maritime Law, and Maritime Liens.
Bar Admissions include South Carolina (1992), Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court (1993), U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana (1993), U.S. District Court District of South Carolina (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit (1993), U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit (1993), and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Practice Areas
South Carolina Car Accident Laws
Understanding South Carolina's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
3 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Scott Bluestein specialize in?
Scott Bluestein specializes in admiralty, maritime, personal injury, and transportation law.
In which courts has Scott Bluestein represented clients?
He has represented clients in federal and state courts in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Missouri, and Maryland.
What bar admissions does Scott Bluestein hold?
Scott Bluestein is admitted to practice in South Carolina, Louisiana, several U.S. District Courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th and 5th Circuits, and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Why is maritime law expertise important for boat injury cases?
Maritime law expertise is crucial as it involves specific federal laws and regulations that land-based injury lawyers may not fully understand.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact S. Scott Bluestein for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact S. for a free case review
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