Free Consultation (803) 350-9230

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


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


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


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


Last Updated : May 11, 2021
TBest Law Firms - Personal Injury Litigation 2022
International Society of Barristers
10.0Robert F. Goings
Legal Elite Logo
Legal Elite Logo
South Carolina Leadership in law Honoree Logo
Rated a 10.0 Super Lawyer by Avvo.com
American Board of Trial Advocates
American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40 - 2014
Best Law Logo
National Trial Lawyers Top 100
Legal Elite of the Midlands logo
 AV Preeminent
Best Law Badge
Best Personal Injury Attorneys in Columbia
South Carolina Association for Justice
Lead Counsel Seal
American Society of Legal Advocates Top 40 Under 40 - 2014
Super Lawyers Rising Star
Goings Law Firm, LLC, LawyersPersonal Injury & Property Damage, Columbia, SC
Robert Goings CR Platinum 300
Robert Goings PR AV
Trust Analytica-badge
The State's Best - 2023 Winner - Goings Law Firm
South Carolina Lawyers - The 2024 Powerlist - Personal Injury