Category Archives: Car Accident
Were You Injured In A Side-Impact Collision?
A T-bone accident is nightmare-fuel for most people. These accidents, also known as side-impact collisions, often happen when one driver runs a red light or ignores a stop sign at an intersection, hitting another car in the side. Cars are particularly vulnerable on the sides because they do not have the same amount of… Read More »
Increased Car Wrecks On St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is a popular holiday, and residents and visitors of Charleston do not hold back when celebrating. While this can be a lot of fun, it also has serious implications when it comes to driver safety. In fact, nationally, the country experiences a 10% increase in DUIs and car accidents on St…. Read More »
How To Tell If I Have Whiplash
Whiplash may be used in regular conversation, but it can also be a serious injury. Caused by the rapid back-and-forth jerking of the neck, which often occurs during car crashes, whiplash can result in severe pain and countless other symptoms. Whiplash is most often caused by rear-end car accidents, but it can also be… Read More »
What To Do If You Were In A Christmas Car Accident
If you have been in a Christmas car accident, you are not alone. In fact, a whopping 42,300 Americans are estimated to require medical attention for injuries caused by car accidents on Christmas day every single year. Why are there so many car accidents on such a happy day? Well, as it turns out,… Read More »
Negligence Per Se And Punitive Damages In South Carolina
You may not be familiar with the concept of negligence per se, but if you have been injured in a South Carolina car or semi-truck accident, you should be. Vehicle accidents rarely occur in the absence of negligence, so if you were in an accident and it wasn’t your fault, there’s a good chance… Read More »
Wrong-Way Driving Accidents On The Rise
Wrong-way driving accidents are on the rise in South Carolina and across the country, which is particularly alarming given how serious and oftentimes fatal these kinds of crashes can be. Studies reflect that deaths caused by wrong-way driving accidents have increased to over 500 each year. The truly tragic thing about these accidents, experts… Read More »
Can I Sue A Hit-And-Run Driver?
If you have been involved in a South Carolina accident where the responsible party fled the scene, you may be left feeling overwhelmed by the consequences of their reckless behavior. The good news is, you may not have to shoulder the financial burden on this accident alone. There are legal avenues available that make… Read More »
The Scariest Thing About Halloween? Drunk Driving.
While we all may enjoy some spooky treats and frights in good fun on Halloween, the fun stops when the danger becomes real, and unfortunately, on Halloween, there is all too much of it. Along with being one of the most fun and celebrated holidays of the year, Halloween is also one of the… Read More »
Did Poor Vehicle Maintenance Cause Your South Carolina Car Crash?
Keeping up with vehicle maintenance is an important part of owning and operating a vehicle responsibly. All drivers owe a duty of care to all other drivers on the road. This duty of care requires drivers to follow all laws, including the speed limit, and to make sure their car is in good working… Read More »
Did Your Seat Belt Fail In An Accident?
We’ve all been taught from an early age to wear our seat belts. Long before we could drive, we knew to “click it or ticket.” And these lessons are not without merit. In fact, wearing a seat belt has been shown to reduce the risk of serious injury by as much as 50% and… Read More »
