Driving is a necessity for many in South Carolina. We depend on our ability to drive to get to work, run errands, take the kids to school and more. However, the roads in South Carolina are not always safe, and there is always the possibility that you will be struck by...
Car Accidents
Proposed law hopes to reduce underride truck accidents
In South Carolina and throughout the United States, truck accidents are a common concern. Since these large vehicles are so prevalent, travel at significant speeds and are sometimes operated by drivers who ignore laws for safety, legislators and law enforcement try to...
Road safety initiative seeks to reduce motor vehicle accidents
The South Carolina roads can be dangerous with the potential for an accident at any time. This can impact anyone including drivers, passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians. Despite technological advancements and attempts to enhance safety, there are inevitable...
Fatal crashes increase in 2020, despite fewer miles driven
Riskier driving behavior and more distractions were most likely the causes for an increase in fatal motor vehicle accidents in 2020, despite there being fewer cars on the road and fewer miles travelled nationally. Increase in death toll in 2020 2020 started off in...
The grim facts about distracted driving
We all like to think we are able to multi-task, there is one time when trying to do two things at once should be avoided -- when you are driving. Sadly, distracted driving is the cause of many car crashes in Columbia and across the U.S. every year. The Centers for...
Understanding fault in common car accidents
Becoming injured in a car accident can wreak havoc on a victim’s life. As the shock wears off, many people are struggling to both recover physically from an injury and financially from the medical bills. One way to recover compensation to reduce this financial burden...
Minimizing the impact of disability on your life
Individuals who are injured in a car or truck accident often have a lot to deal with moving forward. They’re often forced to cope with unbearable pain and suffering, they may experience physical limitations, their emotional well-being can take a toll, and the...
South Carolina has most accident-prone drivers
Auto insurers collect reams of data about drivers and accidents, and they can easily compare circumstances in different states. A recent study published by Insurify offers some revealing insights about accident rates in South Carolina and other states. This...
Teenager killed in crash on Midlands Road
Many parents in the Columbia area are concerned about their teenage drivers on the road. It can be very difficult to let their young driver drive around, knowing that there are many dangers on South Carolina roads. A tragic accident recently occurred near Sumter....
Fatal motor vehicle accident last Friday
Motor vehicle accidents are a daily occurrence on our roads and highways. While Columbia roads may be less congested than many other larger cities, they are nonetheless, still dangerous. This danger was highlighted last Friday in a fatal two-vehicle car accident. The...