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October 10th, 2021

Why Is the Black Box Important in Truck Accidents?

An accident with an 18-wheeler will leave you reeling, and wondering “how did this happen?” And soon enough, that question will be relevant for your attorney, for your insurance company, and for your finances. To get the answer, you might need to request information held in the black box of a truck. Black boxes aren’t… Read More

Truck Accident

September 10th, 2021

What Is a Truck Driver’s Travel Log?

Any type of auto accident is devastating. However, accidents with large commercial trucks can be permanently life-altering and challenging to recover from. Eighteen-wheelers are heavy and usually weigh about 80,000 pounds when they’re fully loaded. That’s 20 times heavier than a standard car. When accidents happen with an 18-wheeler, the consequences can be lethal. To… Read More

Auto Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

July 20th, 2021

ROBERT GOINGS IS THE ONLY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY IN COLUMBIA AND MIDLANDS RATED IN THE SOUTH CAROLINA SUPER LAWYERS TOP 25

This year, Robert F. Goings of the Goings Law Firm, LLC was named to the 2021 South Carolina Top 25 of all attorney in South Carolina by Super Lawyers. This list includes the best attorneys in South Carolina. Robert F. Goings is the only attorney that practices in the area of personal injury law from Columbia… Read More

Auto Accident, Truck Accident

January 14th, 2021

What can I recover from a Motor Vehicle Collision?

In South Carolina, the law is designed to protect a person who is injured in a car or truck accident due to the negligence or fault of another. It is important to consult with an attorney to determine the type of losses that you may be able to compensated for following a collision. The purpose… Read More

Auto Accident, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death

April 24th, 2019

Were you injured in an Accident on the Interstate in South Carolina today?

A high percentage of serious roadway collisions and fatalities in South Carolina occur on the Interstates. The old saying from the South Carolina Department of Transportation is that roads “can be highways or dieways, the choice is yours.” The only way to prevent collisions and fatalities is to should enforce traffic laws, engineer safer roads… 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

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

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

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Last Updated : March 13, 2026

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