The DUI problem in Greenville, South Carolina is one of many driving distractions that can lead to deadly conclusions on the road. DUI continues to be a major issue in the community. On August 7, a woman was killed in a rear-end collision with an impaired driver. Understanding the dangers of driving under the influence…
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…
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…
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…
A Greenville SC car accident has resulted in a fatality with authorities attributing icy conditions as playing a role. The fatality occurred on February 15, 2016. Freezing temperatures caused rain to become ice, and as a result, roads became very slick. Local media are reporting about the basic facts of this Greenville SC accident. According to…
Two people were killed in a recent Greenville SC trucking accident on White Horse Road. The trucking accident occurred on Wednesday December 23, 2015. This truck accident is an awful tragedy- the devastation heightened because it happened around Christmas time. Anytime a person dies in a traffic accident, its a tragedy because a family loses…
A Greenville SC tractor trailer crash into a bridge closes Interstate 385 snarling traffic and causing property damage, according to media reports. This Greenville, SC tractor trailer crash is really bizarre and led to an accident that could have killed innocent motorists. The tractor trailer crash occurred on November 24, 2015, around 5:30PM at that…
A homecoming parade car wreck at Oklahoma State University ended in a terrible tragedy with multiple losses of life, according to multiple media reports. This story is being reported on by all the major news outlets at a national level. Homecoming at a college or university like Oklahoma State by all accounts is a fun,…
You received personal injury in a car wreck. What do you do now? This blog post will hopefully help you get started with what you need to do to protect your legal rights after you have been in a car wreck. First, car wrecks are frequent occurrences. There are many statistics that show car wrecks…
