
Auto Accident, Goings Law Firm LLC, Personal Injury
August 30th, 2016
Eight People Injured in Accident on Interstate 77 in Columbia, SC
Eight vehicles were involved in a car crash around 7:30am on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Columbia, SC, and eight passengers were taken to the hospital from the scene. No report yet on the severity of their injuries. According to WLTX, the accident occurred when a vehicle spun out of control just as it got… Read More

Auto Accident
August 24th, 2016
S.C. teacher facing felony DUI for injuring officer in accident
A female high school teacher in North Charleston, S.C. is facing a felony driving while under the influence (DUI) charge after she got involved in an accident that caused injuries to an officer, an article of abcnews4.com reported on August 15. According to reports, Wendy Burnett was subjected to administrative leave with pay after an… Read More

Goings Law Firm LLC
August 18th, 2016
The Goings Law Firm Welcomes Attorney Jessica L. Gooding
The Goings Law Firm is excited to announce that Jessica L. O’Neill Gooding has joined the firm located at 914 Richland Street, Suite A-101, Columbia, S.C. 29201. Jess is from Conway, South Carolina, but she has lived in Columbia since her freshman year at USC. Jess stayed on at the University of South Carolina to earn… Read More

Product Liability
August 12th, 2016
Ground turmeric recalled due to lead contamination
A New Jersey-based company recently issued a recall on at least seven brands of ground turmeric sold nationwide due to concerns that it was contaminated by lead, an article of Fortune reported on August 9. Reports said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a follow-up recall on August 5 for six ground turmeric brands of Gel Spice… Read More

Product Liability
August 12th, 2016
1,200 sets of whiskey glasses and stones recalled
A Massachusetts-based company issued a recall on August 10 that covers an estimated 1,200 units of “whiskey glass and stone” due to a defect that could result in injuries to consumers, an article of the cpsc.gov reported. Reports said the sets of “Whiskey Glass and Stone” made by Dennis East International may suddenly break during use. If the… Read More

Auto Accident
August 8th, 2016
Intoxicated driver busted in South Carolina pileup
State authorities in South Carolina recently apprehended a suspected intoxicated driver in a recent accident involving four vehicles, an article of News 13 reported on July 26. According to reports Frank Cunnane, 67, has been charged with intoxicated driving upon arrest after authorities found him liable in the accident on a Georgetown bridge. Information coming… Read More

Goings Law Firm LLC
August 3rd, 2016
Robert F. Goings Honored as “2016 Legal Elite of the Midlands”
Robert F. Goings—founder of Goings Law Firm, LLC—has been recognized among Columbia Business Monthly’s “2016 Legal Elite of the Midlands.” Robert was ranked as one of the top attorneys in the “Personal Injury” field in the magazine’s August 2016 issue. The prestigious award annually recognizes the most well-respected Midland attorneys for their professional acumen and… Read More

Product Liability
July 20th, 2016
Thousands of outdoor water bottles for children with high lead levels recalled in the US
A Washington-based company issued a recall on July 19 for thousands of colorful “kids’ insulated water bottles” due to risks that it may contain excessive levels of toxic lead, an article of cpsc.gov reported. Reports said GSI Outdoors, Inc. is recalling the 13.5oz insulated bottles sold at LL Bean stores. The bottles bearing the prints… Read More

Wrongful Death
July 15th, 2016
1 dead in Dillon County motorcycle accident
At least one person was killed in a car-motorcycle accident in Dillon County, South Carolina on July 9, an article of News 13 reported. Information coming from the South Carolina Highway Patrol revealed that around 6:00 p.m. on July 8, a pickup truck and a motorcycle collided on Lester Road. The pickup truck driver, whose name was withheld,… Read More

Truck Accident
July 5th, 2016
Fatal accidents involving large trucks expected to increase
On July 1, federal authorities reported that fatal cargo truck accidents are expected to increase based on 2015 data in which they have recorded 35,200 fatalities, an article of thetrucker.com reported. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was a 4 percent increase in fatal truck accidents in 2015. Large trucks, or those… Read More