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
Truck Accident
April 27th, 2014
South Carolina Logging Truck Accidents
The logging business is a big industry in South Carolina. Forests cover two-thirds of the total land area in South Carolina. Timber is South Carolina’s most valued crop. Statistics from the S.C. Department of Agriculture reveal that South Carolina’s forestry industry generates $17 billion annually to the state’s economy, employing over 90,624 individuals. Everyday log… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
April 26th, 2014
Serious Accident Involving Dump Truck in Columbia, SC
The Columbia Police Department reported a serious trucking accident with injuries at the intersection of Percival Road and Screaming Eagle Road in Columbia, South Carolina that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, April 26, 2014. Investigators said the dump truck appeared to have turned left in front of an oncoming vehicle. The driver of that vehicle… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 29th, 2014
Uninsured v. Underinsured Motorist Coverage in South Carolina
What is the Difference between Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage? This is a common question that you may have when purchasing automobile insurance or after an accident. It is important to understand the differences between uninsured motorists coverage and underinsured motorists coverage. The amount of coverage that you may have could play an important role in determining… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 27th, 2014
South Carolina Motorcycle Accidents: Injury and Fatality Statistics
By: Robert F. Goings According to a study by AAA in August 2013, the most dangerous county in South Carolina for most motorcycle collisions and most injurious motorcycle crashes was Horry County. Myrtle Beach is located in Horry County, which hosts several biker weeks. Horry County ranked second in both categories in 2011 and third in… Read More
Auto Accident, Business Litigation, Truck Accident, Workers Compensation
March 22nd, 2014
Personal Injury Mediation: 5 Things to Expect
In South Carolina, mediation is mandatory in many counties in state court as a part of the pre-trial process. The federal court in South Carolina frequently orders parties to conduct mediation as part of a scheduling order. Mediation is a non-binding process designed to facilitate a settlement Why mediation? Because it works in reaching a settlement, and works… Read More
Truck Accident
March 22nd, 2014
Truck Driver Accidents and Log Book Violations in South Carolina
By: Robert F. Goings Trucking Accidents: Driver Fatigue and Log Book Violations in South Carolina Owners and drivers of 18-wheelers and other over-the-road commercial vehicles must comply with Federal hours of service laws: No more than 11 hours driving following 10 consecutive hours off duty. No more than 14 total hours driving and working after starting… Read More
Truck Accident
March 20th, 2014
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in South Carolina
By: Robert F. Goings What Causes Truck Accidents in South Carolina? National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) data has confirmed that driver error is the leading cause of large truck accidents. Driver-related factors contributed to 31 percent of fatal truck accidents. In fact, the NTSB found that fatigue and overwork were responsible for up to 40 percent of… Read More
Auto Accident, Truck Accident
March 17th, 2014
Eighteen Wheeler Truck Accident Statistics
Eighteen Wheeler Truck Accident Statistics By: Robert F. Goings In 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released its 2012 Annual Report which includes data regarding the number of people injured or killed in accidents involving large trucks. The NHTSA defines large trucks as vehicles with a gross weight of more than 10,000 pounds.… Read More
