Category Archives: Car Accident
Did Your Seat Belt Fail In An Accident?
We’ve all been taught from an early age to wear our seat belts. Long before we could drive, we knew to “click it or ticket.” And these lessons are not without merit. In fact, wearing a seat belt has been shown to reduce the risk of serious injury by as much as 50% and… Read More »
Legal Rights Of A Passenger Killed Or Injured In A Crash
If you were traveling in a car that was involved in an accident, you may be feeling unsure of how to move forward and what your options are. Luckily, regardless of who was at fault, you can bring a claim to recover for injuries suffered as the passenger of a car crash. The most… Read More »
Watch Out For Summertime Vehicle Fatalities
The summer is an amazing time of year to worry less and travel more. However, as more people take to highways and visit areas they’re unfamiliar with, the number of summertime car accidents and vehicle fatalities increases. In fact, there are said to be more fatalities due to car accidents between June and August… Read More »
Mistakes To Avoid When Talking To An Insurance Adjuster
Car accidents can be stressful, physically traumatic, and financially catastrophic. In the aftermath of a car accident, you may be shaken up and ready to get back to “normal” life. When a friendly insurance adjuster calls on behalf of the negligent driver, you may be eager to be helpful and get a settlement quickly… Read More »
Increase In Running Red Lights Is Causing More Injuries And Fatalities In South Carolina
A recent study conducted by AAA found that more people are speeding through yellow and red lights than ever before in South Carolina. While it may seem like a habit to try and make it through a yellow light instead of coming to a stop, this is a dangerous thing to have normalized, and… Read More »
Can I Sue For An Accident In South Carolina If I was Partly Responsible?
This is a question that we hear a lot. Despite common misconceptions, many accidents are not so clear cut that all blame can be squarely placed on one driver. Although some states do require a pure form of negligence where there is no margin for error with regard to the impacted parties, South Carolina… Read More »
Truck Traveling 105 mph In Wrong Direction On Charleston Highway Collides With 5 Cars
The South Carolina Highway Patrol Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team has determined that a truck was traveling at over twice the posted speed limit on Goose Creek Boulevard in North Charleston when it collided with five other vehicles, resulting in two fatal wrecks. The posted speed limit on Goose Creek Boulevard is 50 miles per… Read More »
Can I Sue Someone for Driving Drunk in South Carolina?
Vehicle collisions can be completely catastrophic to a person’s way of life. Even apart from the risk of serious injury, a car crash can derail everything from a person’s career, family life and routines to their physical and mental health. For this reason, a vehicle collision is particularly infuriating when you did nothing to… Read More »
Injuries, Fatality in North Charleston Multi-Vehicle Collision
A 46-year-old South Carolina man was killed as the result of a multi-vehicle crash on I-26 near mile marker 187. Charleston Police reported that the crash was prompted by a tractor trailer, which rear-ended a Chevrolet Malibu, provoking a domino-type effect, causing multiple additional vehicles to be struck, including a van, Ford Ranger, Nissan… Read More »
