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
Robert F. Goings – Top Voted Personal Injury Attorney When other attorneys believe you are at the Top, it means something! Robert F. Goings was named in the Midlands of South Carolina as the Top Voted attorney in the field of Personal Injury in the 2019 Columbia Business Monthly’s Legal Elite of the Midlands. He was… Read More
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
USA Today recently published the results of a AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study showing that drivers who are sleep deprived are significantly more likely to be involved in a serious car collision, similar to the increased risk of collision that results from drunk (or “buzzed”) driving. The study reviewed thousands of car crashes, but only… Read More
Eight vehicles were involved in a car crash around 7:30am on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in Columbia, SC, and eight passengers were taken to the hospital from the scene. No report yet on the severity of their injuries. According to WLTX, the accident occurred when a vehicle spun out of control just as it got… Read More
In an effort to reduce the number of fatalities and accidents caused by drunk drivers in South Carolina this upcoming holiday season, the state’s attorney general has announced a partnership with Uber and Mothers Against Drunk Driving intended to raise awareness and promote safe ride options. The state’s Smart Choice program is intended to provide… Read More
At least 90,000 Tesla vehicles will be inspected in a voluntary recall to address a possible seatbelt malfunction that may cause further injuries to occupants, an article of USA Today reported on November 20. According to reports, Tesla Motors will inspect all of their Model S sedans to determine if any have a suspected seat… Read More
Robert F. Goings of the Goings Law Firm, LLC won a jury verdict in the amount of $897,500 for a client involved a car accident in Columbia. The client sustained $58,000 in medical bills for treatment from shoulder and back injuries caused in a rear end collision on I-26. The client also sought damages for… Read More
On October 29 around 5:00 in the morning, Vincent Omear Thomas, 33, was killed when another car drove off of the road and slammed into two other cars. The car that ran off the road was driven by Kyeon Glover, 19, who was charged with DUI involving death. The accident happened near McLeod Hospital at… Read More
On September 29, actresses Leah Remini and Jennifer Lopez were hit by a drunk driver while driving along Pacific Coast Highway in California. The two celebrities were stopped at a red light when a small pick-up truck hit them from behind and then sped off. They called police and provided a description of the car.… Read More
