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Auto Accident, Personal Injury

April 7th, 2019

Uninsured Motorist Accident

More frequently we are hearing that motorist are being struck by vehicles that do not have insurance. Uninsured drivers are a danger to us and our families on the roads. Without insurance, victims of automobile collision are often left without any ability to be compensated. In South Carolina, it is illegal to drive without proper… Read More

Alcohol Liability, Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

April 2nd, 2019

South Carolina Alcohol Liability and Dram Shop Laws

What are the Alcohol Liability and Dram Shop Laws in South Carolina? The alcohol liability and dram shop laws in South Carolina can protect victims of alcohol related injury or death. Alcohol has proven to be a lead factor in the cause of injuries and deaths on the highways of South Carolina. South Carolina currently ranks… Read More

Alcohol Liability, Auto Accident, Wrongful Death

April 1st, 2019

Alcohol Liability Insurance Required for Bars and Restaurants in South Carolina

If you are involved in a car or truck accident in South Carolina in which alcohol was involved, multiple parties may be held liable for the damages and injuries that were caused in the alcohol related collision. The obvious liable party is the intoxicated driver, as the at-fault for the accident. In South Carolina however, the… Read More

Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

February 20th, 2019

DRUNK DRIVING AND WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUITS

Car key on the bar with spilled alcohol Alcohol impairment is one of the leading causes of traffic collisions. Based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there was an alcohol-impaired traffic fatality every 48 minutes in 2017. Based on the legal definition of impaired driving, alcohol-impaired crashes are… Read More

Auto Accident

January 17th, 2019

Staying Safe on the Roads in 2019

Did you know? The roadways that we drive on right here in the Midlands are some of the most dangerous roads in our state. Through the first 11 months of 2018, there were a total of 62 fatal car accidents in Lexington County alone. Only two other counties—Greenville County and Spartanburg County—recorded more fatal accidents.… Read More

Alcohol Liability, Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

December 30th, 2018

Alcohol-Impaired Driving Results in Fatalities or Serious Injuries in South Carolina

South Carolina ranks as the 2nd worst in DUI related fatalities in the nation based on National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) National Center for Statistics and Analysis. Drunk drivers kill innocent people, or result in serious injuries that have devastating effects on families. It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in South Carolina… Read More

Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident

December 30th, 2018

SC ranks second highest for DUI deaths amid New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve rings in more than the dawn of a new year—it’s also one of the deadliest nights on our nation’s roads. It’s easy to get caught up in the festivities, but one too many toasts before getting behind the wheel can turn revelry into tragedy. South Carolina ranks second highest for DUI deaths… Read More

Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident

December 20th, 2018

Columbia ranks in top 10 most accident-prone cities

In a new study conducted by QuoteWizard, Columbia has been ranked among cities with the highest rate of car crashes. This is a fact that our firm already knew to be true. In 2017,more than 40,000 people nationwide died in car crashes. And that number is on the rise, with a six percent increase in… Read More

Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident

October 23rd, 2018

What are the 10 most dangerous intersections in Columbia?

Many of Our Clients Are Injured in the Worst Intersections in Columbia and Richland County by Reckless Drivers The Most Dangerous Intersection in the entire State of South Carolina is located in Columbia. A study performed by The State Newspaper in Columbia determined that the most intersection collisions in the entire state of South Carolina… Read More

Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident

October 23rd, 2018

South Carolina Ranked 3rd Worst State for Dangerous Roads

The Highways in South Carolina are Among the Most Dangerous in the Nation Wall Street 24/7 has released its latest study of United States Roadways, ranking the safest and most unsafe by state. In ranking the safest and most dangerous states to drive in the United States, data of roadway fatalities from the Insurance Institute for… Read More

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Last Updated : May 13, 2020

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