Goings Law Firm News
May 31st, 2017
Dangerous Intersections in Columbia and Richland Counties Show a Concerning Trend
Any driver will tell you that intersections are one of the most dangerous places to drive, especially during periods of heavy traffic at peak hours of the day. As people rush to get home, many drivers take more risks and drive recklessly and negligently, causing accidents, injuries, and even fatalities. This reality is no different… Read More
Goings Law Firm News
March 6th, 2017
Pedestrian Killed on Broad River Road
2016 saw a rise in traffic fatalities in Richland County, and it seems that the problem will continue. 67-year-old Alicesene Dear Gilmore was killed on Friday, March 3, 2015 after being struck by an unidentified vehicle that fled the scene. According to Cola Daily, Ms. Gilmore was walking from Trenton Court Apartments to the store with… Read More
Goings Law Firm News, Wrongful Death
November 20th, 2016
Irmo Woman Tragically Killed on I-26 near Chapin
Lauren Lew, a 26 year old resident of Irmo, South Carolina, was tragically killed on Friday night after being involved in an automobile accident. According to News 19, Ms. Lew had been traveling West on Interstate 26 when she was involved in a collision. Ms. Lew exited her vehicle and moved to the other… Read More
Goings Law Firm News, Motorcycle Accident
September 15th, 2016
Motorcycle rider dead in SC vehicular accident
One person was killed after the motorcycle he was operating on September 3 was involved in an accident with another vehicle in the vicinity of Johnsonville, an article for WMBF News reported. According to reports Tony Singletary, 39, was riding his motorcycle on the southbound lane of Midway Highway when it was struck by a… Read More
Goings Law Firm News
September 26th, 2015
3 Columbia nuclear plant workers suffer burn injuries
At least three workers from the Westinghouse nuclear plant in Columbia were recently hospitalized due to burn injuries they sustained in an accident, a September 25 article from The State reported. According to reports, the incident happened at 4:30 a.m. when a wash tank burst and steam was released that resulted in three injuries. The… Read More
Auto Accident, Goings Law Firm News, Wrongful Death
July 24th, 2015
Man Charged with 2 Counts of Reckless Homicide After South Carolina Auto Accident on Highway 17
On Tuesday, July 21, a deadly accident on South Carolina Highway 17 in Myrtle Beach has left two people dead and six people in the hospital. The crash happened when the driver of a black Mercedes collided with a red Dodge minivan while the van was making a left turn at an intersection. According to… Read More
Auto Accident, Goings Law Firm News, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
June 25th, 2015
Richland County Man Killed by Drunk Driver in Motorcycle Accident
On Saturday evening, June 20, 2015, a Richland County man was killed while riding his motorcycle on Leesburg Road. Another Columbia area driver, who was driving under the influence, caused the crash. Reports state that the at-fault driver has been arrested for felony DUI involving a death. The victim of this motorcycle accident leaves behind… Read More
Auto Accident, Goings Law Firm News, Wrongful Death
June 11th, 2015
West Columbia Woman Killed in Lexington County Car Accident
WIS News reported on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 that a deadly car accident happened on Highway 378 just outside of Lexington, S.C. The two-car accident happened when the driver of a truck lost control of his vehicle and collided with the West Columbia woman’s car. The accident shut down all lanes of travel on South… Read More
Goings Law Firm News
June 1st, 2015
Trucking Accident Shuts Down Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge in Charleston, S.C.
Last week, on March 27, 2015, an accident involving an eighteen-wheeler tanker truck and a Chevrolet sedan caused the Ravenel Bridge to be shut down for nine hours. A 31-year old woman, who was driving the Chevy sedan, caused the accident. The sedan swerved into the left lane to avoid hitting a disabled vehicle located… Read More
Auto Accident, Goings Law Firm News, Personal Injury
May 26th, 2015
21-year-old Woman Killed in Crash on South Carolina Highway 151 Over Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day, May 25, 2015 around 8:00 A.M., a 21-year-old Charlotte woman was killed in a deadly car accident on highway 151 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. The accident reportedly occurred because the driver fell asleep at the wheel. There were two passengers in the car who survived the crash. The passengers have undergone… Read More
