Auto Accident
May 27th, 2014
One dead, two injured in Marion County road accident
At least one dead and two others were injured in a recent two-vehicle crash in Marion County, wbtw.com reported on May 23. Reports coming from the South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP) said the fatal accident occurred at around 1:00 a.m. on Highway 378. An eastbound vehicle driven by Roneit Hagans, 24, was hit head-on by a… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 26th, 2014
Memorial Day Truck Accident on I-20 near Columbia
On May 25, 2014, during Memorial Day weekend, a significant motor vehicle accident occurred on I-20 near the Richland and Kershaw county lines. This accident is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Parol, and the cause of the crash has not been released. The crash caused both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-20… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 22nd, 2014
South Carolina Ranks 3rd in Drunk Driving-Related Deaths
South Carolina is the third deadliest state in the nation when it comes to drunk driving deaths, according to a study by 24-7 Wall Street. The study shows that nearly 360 people were killed by drunk drivers in the state in 2012. South Carolina also ranked 20th in the country for DUI arrests, at 17,906… Read More
Auto Accident
May 20th, 2014
Porsche sued in crash that killed Paul Walker and Roger Rodas
The widow of Roger Rodas, the driver involved in the deadly crash last November that killed both him and actor Paul Walker, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Porsche, Fox News reported on May 13. Kristine Rodas claimed that the Porsche vehicle that her husband was operating lacked an adequate crash cage and gas tank… Read More
Dog Bites
May 19th, 2014
Beware of the Dog: 2013 Dog Bite Injury Statistics
As dog bite lawyers in South Carolina, we stay current with dog bite law statistics. Dog bite related injuries have become a serious problems throughout the nation. South Carolina has enacted tough legislation to protect victims of needless dog attacks. South Carolina ranks 26 nationwide in Dog Bite Injuries in 2013. Last year, nearly 4.5… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 16th, 2014
New Study: Pregnant Women at Greater Risk for Auto Accidents
On May 12, 2014, a new study titled, “Pregnancy and the risk of a traffic crash” by the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) suggests that pregnant women, especially in their second trimester, may be at a greater risk for being involved in auto accidents. Pregnant drivers should be aware of their increased risks, and use… Read More
Truck Accident
May 15th, 2014
Three People Killed in Truck Accident on I-26 in Orangeburg
May 15, 2014 — Orangeburg, SC On Thursday morning, May 15, 2014, three people were killed in a single vehicle truck accident on I-26 in Orangburg County, South Carolina. The accident occurred when the 18 wheeler drove off the Interstate and into an embankment colliding into the multiple trees. The accident is under investigation and… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 14th, 2014
Emma’s Law in South Carolina: Stronger Punishment for DUI Offenders
By: Robert F. Goings On April 9, 2014, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a state law, referred to as “Emma’s Law,” to create more protection against driving under the influence. This law is aimed at providing tougher punishment for intoxicated drivers to current South Carolina DUI laws. While there are several facets of this… Read More
Auto Accident
May 2nd, 2014
Richland County accident results in one fatality
A two-vehicle accident on Wednesday, April 23 in Richland County resulted in one fatality. County Coroner, Gary Watts said that Cory Groover, 31, died on Sunday, April 27 after sustaining injuries related to the Wednesday morning accident. Reports said the accident happened around 6:00 a.m. when a dump truck turned over traffic and into Groover’s… Read More
Truck Accident
April 27th, 2014
South Carolina Logging Truck Accidents
The logging business is a big industry in South Carolina. Forests cover two-thirds of the total land area in South Carolina. Timber is South Carolina’s most valued crop. Statistics from the S.C. Department of Agriculture reveal that South Carolina’s forestry industry generates $17 billion annually to the state’s economy, employing over 90,624 individuals. Everyday log… Read More
