About Rad Stuart Deaton
With nearly twenty years of experience, Rad Stuart Deaton established the Deaton Law Firm, LLC after completing a clerkship with a distinguished South Carolina Circuit Court judge. This foundational experience inspired his diverse legal practice.
In the realm of criminal defense, Rad has handled cases in Federal, State, Magistrate, and Municipal Courts, addressing issues from minor traffic violations and DUIs to serious charges such as murder.
Within the Family Court, Rad has represented clients in matters including divorces, separations, adoptions, termination of parental rights, juvenile charges, name changes, abuse and neglect proceedings, and Orders of Protection from Domestic Abuse.
Rad's civil litigation experience is extensive, covering wrongful death, medical malpractice, surveying malpractice, post-conviction relief, automobile accidents, workers' compensation, dog bites, consumer protection code violations, SC Unfair Trade Practices Act breaches, landlord/tenant disputes, contract disagreements, slip and fall incidents, false arrest/malicious prosecution, and defamation actions.
In 2009, Rad was honored with a nomination and appointment as a magistrate for Berkeley County, where he now serves as Chief Magistrate. He has presided over thousands of bench and jury trials in civil and criminal cases, including landlord/tenant disputes, restraining orders, claim and delivery actions, public sales, and small claims.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
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 types of criminal cases does Rad Stuart Deaton handle?
Rad handles a range of criminal cases from traffic violations and DUIs to serious charges like murder.
What family law services does Rad Stuart Deaton offer?
Rad provides representation in divorces, separations, adoptions, juvenile charges, and more.
What civil matters does Deaton Law Firm, LLC address?
The firm handles wrongful death, medical malpractice, automobile accidents, and various other civil disputes.
What is Rad Stuart Deaton's role in Berkeley County?
Rad serves as the Chief Magistrate for Berkeley County, overseeing numerous civil and criminal trials.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Rad Stuart Deaton 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 Rad for a free case review
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