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
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
April 26th, 2014
Serious Accident Involving Dump Truck in Columbia, SC
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
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 29th, 2014
Uninsured v. Underinsured Motorist Coverage in South Carolina
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
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 27th, 2014
South Carolina Motorcycle Accidents: Injury and Fatality Statistics
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
Auto Accident, Business Litigation, Truck Accident, Workers Compensation
March 22nd, 2014
Personal Injury Mediation: 5 Things to Expect
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
Auto Accident
March 20th, 2014
South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Statistics
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
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 17th, 2014
Eighteen Wheeler Truck Accident Statistics
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
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 16th, 2014
What to Do After a Car Accident- Best Advice!
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
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 16th, 2014
South Carolina Car Accident Fatality Statistics
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
