Columbia Car Accident Legal Blog Archives

By: Robert F. Goings According to a study by AAA in August 2013, the most dangerous county in South Carolina for most motorcycle collisions and most injurious motorcycle crashes was Horry County.  Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, which hosts several biker weeks.  Horry County ranked second in both categories in 2011 and third in… Read More

In South Carolina, mediation is mandatory in many counties in state court as a part of the pre-trial process. The federal court in South Carolina frequently orders parties to conduct mediation as part of a scheduling order. Mediation is a non-binding process designed to facilitate a settlement Why mediation? Because it works in reaching a settlement, and works… Read More

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has provided statistics about motorcycle crashes, including injuries and fatalities involving motorcycles in South Carolina.  Here is some of the facts from recent years: South Carolina Motorcycle Crashes There were 1,819 motorcycle crashes in 2010. Motorcycle fatalities accounted for 10% of total traffic related fatalities in 2010,… Read More

Eighteen Wheeler Truck Accident Statistics By: Robert F. Goings In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its 2012 Annual Report which includes data regarding the number of people injured or killed in accidents involving large trucks. The NHTSA defines large trucks as vehicles with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds.… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT: Here is our best advise of what to do after a car or truck accident: Step 1 – Get Medical Attention Call 911 right away to make sure serious injuries get prompt medical attention.  Even if you experience bruises, soreness, aches, or pains, go… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings The number of fatal car accident dropped in South Carolina by approximately 15 percent in 2013 based on statistics from the South Carolina Department of Public Safety Traffic.  The South Carolina Highway Patrol campaigned strongly for people to be aware of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles during the year.  The number of pedestrian and… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings The is a Columbia, South Carolina truck accident law firm. Many trucking accident injuries happen because the driver is impaired or driving under the influence of drugs. A trucking company or motor carrier is required to perform a drug test on a driver or other employees in the certain situation to promote driver… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings 1.  What is Underinsured Motorist Coverage, or UIM? Answer: Underinsured motorist coverage is referred to as UIM. UIM compensates you, or other persons insured under your automobile insurance policy, for amounts which you legally may be entitled to collect as damages from an owner or operator of an at-fault underinsured motor… Read More

By: Robert F. Goings So you’ve been in a car accident – you’re hurt, injured, and your car has sustained significant property damage.  You’re not sure what you should do?  You will be faced with many challenging questions.  Some of those question are… What do I say to my insurance company? Do I talk to… Read More