Columbia Auto Accident Legal Blog Archives

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

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

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

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

The Columbia Police Department reported a serious trucking accident with injuries at the intersection of Percival Road and Screaming Eagle Road in Columbia, South Carolina that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, April 26, 2014. Investigators said the dump truck appeared to have turned left in front of an oncoming vehicle. The driver of that vehicle… Read More

What is the Difference between Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage? This is a common question that you may have when purchasing automobile insurance or after an accident. It is important to understand the differences between uninsured motorists coverage and underinsured motorists coverage. The amount of coverage that you may have could play an important role in determining… Read More

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