If you have recently been involved in a car accident, you may be asking yourself, “Do I need to hire a lawyer?” If you have been seriously injured in the car wreck, you may be wondering if or when you should be hiring a lawyer after car accident? A serious car wreck case can be very complex, especially…
You may be surprised to learn that the leading cause of death among teens in the United States is death from motor vehicle accidents. This statistic makes up nearly three-quarters of all deaths from unintentional injury in teens. In 2014, there were 2,138 teens that were killed in crashes. Of these, 67% were drivers and…
Truck driver cell phone use. Those words should send a shiver down the spine of anyone operating a vehicle in the United States. Truck driver cell phone use is a trucking accident waiting to happen. In fact, when a truck driver uses a cell phone, the resulting accident will likely cause a very serious injury.…
A Laurens County car wreck involving a truck has ended in tragedy taking the lives of three people, including two children highlighting again the deadly nature of rural roads in South Carolina. Upstate South Carolina media are reporting that the fatal Laurens County car wreck occurred on Monday February 20th, 2017, on Neely Ferry Road…
Even in the south, injuries in the winter occur. In fact, snow and ice are the most common causes of these incidents. Common Personal Injury in Snow and Ice Winter can easily bring storms and events that lead to personal injury in snow and ice. Most commonly, in wintry weather, we see injuries relating to…
As traffic fatalities continue to rise, the U.S. government is committing $1 million a year for the next three years for related grants. Federal agencies, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Highway Administration and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, will team up with the National Safety Council on the project. The state of South…
“Do I need a lawyer?” This is a question most of us hope to not have to answer. However, there are times in your life when you will be in need of a lawyer to help you navigate a situation. So, when that question comes up what should you do? Here are a few situations…
Although there have been improvements in technology and automobiles, car wrecks still happen at high rates. In 2014, motor vehicle crashes claimed 35,400 lives. 31% of these were alcohol related 30% were speeding 26% of these were from distracted driving Those statistics show that human error is the main reason for these wrecks. These safe…
The South Carolina legislature recently enacted legislation placing regulations on moped riders, including the requirement that moped riders wear safety vests. The South Carolina governor vetoed the law and the legislature was unable to override the veto. But is the legislature starting to hint at increased regulations for moped and motorcycle riders? Could mandatory helmet…
We all love the excitement of fireworks on 4th of July! The best thing to do is leave the lighting to professionals, but if you decide to celebrate with your own fireworks, here are some tips to help you stay safe and enjoy your holiday weekend! Firework Safety Tips 1) Use ONLY legal fireworks There…
