Pawleys Island is one of the oldest resort communities on the East Coast, known for its “arrogantly shabby” charm, historic beach cottages, and the original Pawleys Island rope hammock. With a permanent population of roughly 4,000, the island and its mainland surroundings attract visitors and retirees seeking a quieter alternative to Myrtle Beach.
US-17 through the Pawleys Island corridor handles significant traffic, and the narrow causeway bridges connecting the island to the mainland create bottlenecks where accidents can have serious consequences due to the lack of shoulders or escape routes. Pawleys Island falls within Georgetown County, meaning personal injury cases are filed in Georgetown County Court of Common Pleas. Roden Law’s Murrells Inlet office is just 10 minutes north. Call (843) 612-1980.