Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
July 1st, 2015
Steps to take if you are the Victim of an Auto Accident
An auto accident can be overwhelming, confusing, and terrifying. As we have already noted several times, auto accidents are on the rise this summer in South Carolina. At the Goings Law Firm, LLC, we want you to be prepared if you are the unfortunate victim of a South Carolina auto accident. By taking certain key… Read More
Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death
June 29th, 2015
Another Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-26 in Upstate South Carolina Over the Weekend
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, a crash in Spartanburg, South Carolina shut down I-26 for over twenty-four hours while crews worked to clean up the wreckage. This horrific crash happened when a tanker truck carrying diesel fuel and gasoline was involved in a wreck with two other vehicles. The crash caused a massive fire 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
Personal Injury
June 10th, 2015
S.C. daycare contaminated with E. coli linked to toddler’s death
The recent death of a 2-year-old boy and the sickness of eight others has been linked to a South Carolina daycare facility suspected of E. coli contamination, NY Daily News reported on June 10. “Learning Vine” daycare center in Greenwood is being probed by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control after Myles… Read More
Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
June 9th, 2015
The Deadly Days of Summer: Use extra safety precautions on South Carolina roads to prevent trucking accidents and auto accidents.
Automotive and traffic safety experts often refer to the period of time between Memorial Day and Labor Day as the “Deadly Days of Summer”. This time period is given that name because summertime always brings an increase in accidents on our roadways. This is especially true for states like South Carolina where many tourists will… Read More
Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
May 27th, 2015
Massive Accident Shuts down both lanes of I-26 for Several Hours
An early morning accident occurred on Interstate 26 in the eastbound lane of travel located northwest of Columbia, SC. The accident involved over ten vehicles, one of which was a large tanker-truck carrying 8,500 gallons of combustible fuel. The accident caused the truck to spill fuel all over the interstate. The truck and surrounding cars… 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
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
January 30th, 2015
South Carolina Supreme Court Rules on Two Cases Involving Falls in the Workplace and Workers Compensation Benefits
On January 14, 2015, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued two opinions regarding Workers Compensation benefits. Generally, when a worker suffers an injury on the job, the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation system is designed to provide an injured employee with necessary medical treatment, disability payments, and monetary settlements to compensate for any physical impairment or… Read More
ATV / 4-Wheeler Accident, Personal Injury, Product Liability
January 23rd, 2015
What South Carolinians Need to Know about “Chandler’s Law.”
Chandler’s Law is a law that was passed by the South Carolina General Assembly on May 11, 2011. The law establishes crucial safety requirements and regulations for children who operate all terrain vehicles, better known as “ATV’s or “4-Wheelers.” The law is named in honor of Chandler Saylor. Chandler was a young boy from South… Read More
Personal Injury
January 12th, 2015
Honda heavily fined for reporting violations
Federal auto safety regulators ordered Honda Motor to pay $70 million for breaking a safety reporting law, The New York Times reported on January 8. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), for more than a decade Honda failed to report many deaths, injuries, and other safety claims associated with their vehicles. The… Read More
