Auto Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Truck Accident
July 13th, 2014
Rules of the Road in South Carolina: Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the South Carolina Highway Patrol have teamed up for a new campaign to educate South Carolina Drivers on the proper actions to take when encountering emergency vehicles while on the road. At the Goings Law Firm, LLC we want to help spread the word about this new campaign in… Read More
Auto Accident, Product Liability, Truck Accident
June 20th, 2014
The Future is here: Driverless Cars and the Future of Automobile Litigation
A concept that was once limited to futuristic sci-fi movies is now a reality- a car that can drive itself. Recently, there has been a lot of news coverage about how driverless cars will soon be ready to enter the market and our roadways. Car companies like BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Toyota are just a… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
June 17th, 2014
Ambulance and Tractor-trailer Collide in Orangeburg, S.C.
On Tuesday, June 17, a Tractor-trailer collided with an ambulance on Highway 176 in Orangeburg, S.C. The ambulance was carrying two patients who were being transported from a previous accident. The ambulance was in the process of making a U-turn when the accident occurred. Our prayers go out the drivers, passengers, and families of those… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
June 13th, 2014
Tracy Morgan Injured in Auto Accident caused by Wal-Mart truck.
Saturday morning, June 8, well-known actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan, was injured in an accident caused by a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer while traveling on the Jersey Turnpike. Morgan is a former television star on the shows Saturday Night Live and “30 Rock.” Jimmy Mack McNair, another comedian who was in the car with Morgan, was killed… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
June 5th, 2014
Moped Driver Killed in Collision with Tractor-Trailer
On Wednesday June 6, 2014, a tractor-tailor hauling turkeys collided with a man driving a moped, causing the moped driver to be thrown from the moped and killed instantly. The collision happened at the intersection of Belfast Rd. at Silverstreet in Newberry, South Carolina. The accident closed Bellfast Road for several hours while the scene… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 26th, 2014
Memorial Day Truck Accident on I-20 near Columbia
On May 25, 2014, during Memorial Day weekend, a significant motor vehicle accident occurred on I-20 near the Richland and Kershaw county lines. This accident is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Parol, and the cause of the crash has not been released. The crash caused both westbound and eastbound lanes of I-20… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 22nd, 2014
South Carolina Ranks 3rd in Drunk Driving-Related Deaths
South Carolina is the third deadliest state in the nation when it comes to drunk driving deaths, according to a study by 24-7 Wall Street. The study shows that nearly 360 people were killed by drunk drivers in the state in 2012. South Carolina also ranked 20th in the country for DUI arrests, at 17,906… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
May 16th, 2014
New Study: Pregnant Women at Greater Risk for Auto Accidents
On May 12, 2014, a new study titled, “Pregnancy and the risk of a traffic crash” by the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) suggests that pregnant women, especially in their second trimester, may be at a greater risk for being involved in auto accidents. Pregnant drivers should be aware of their increased risks, and use… Read More
Truck Accident
May 15th, 2014
Three People Killed in Truck Accident on I-26 in Orangeburg
May 15, 2014 — Orangeburg, SC On Thursday morning, May 15, 2014, three people were killed in a single vehicle truck accident on I-26 in Orangburg County, South Carolina. The accident occurred when the 18 wheeler drove off the Interstate and into an embankment colliding into the multiple trees. The accident is under investigation and… Read More
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
