Car Accident Fatalities in South Carolina Reach 8-Year High

The South Carolina Department of Transportation recently released its Traffic Fatality Report for 2015, detailing the deaths caused by auto accidents in the last year. The results were sobering: according…

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Highway Death Toll Spikes in South Carolina

Once again, South Carolina has made it on the list of highest highway death tolls in the U.S.  for 2015. It might be quick to assume these fatal auto accidents…

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Vehicle Inspections: Taking Proper Care of Your Car to Ensure Safety

It’s been 20 years since South Carolina had mandatory safety inspections on vehicles. At that time, almost half of all states had required inspections to ensure vehicles' proper mechanical safety…

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Whiplash in Car Accidents

Symptoms of whiplash from a car accident may be apparent immediately, but often pain and discomfort can develop slowly, first appearing as long as two weeks after the accident. Because…

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Public Safety Announces DUI Crackdown

Recently, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety announced their plan statewide to crackdown on impaired driving this summer—specifically, DUI offenses. SCDPS launched the “Sober or Slammer!” campaign on August…

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Distracted Driving–Not Just Texting

Distracted driving is among the biggest causes of fatal crashes in the United States today. While texting and driving is one of the most dangerous causes of driver distraction, it’s…

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South Carolina Driving: 13 Laws You've Probably Never Heard Of

Although it seems anyone with a driver’s license should be aware of basic traffic laws, there are some laws that aren’t as obvious.  Traffic laws vary from state to state,…

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Attorneys Michael Jordan and Catie Meehan Win Big Settlement

Attorneys Michael Jordan and Catie Meehan recently won a huge verdict in court for a very complicated auto accident case. They proved that hard work really does pay off in…

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Are South Carolina's School Buses Safe?

Last week, a South Carolina school bus full of children collided with an 18-wheeler in Aiken County, killing a four-year-old student and injuring the driver and raising questions about the…

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7 Mistakes to Avoid After an Auto Accident

A car accident can be among the most traumatic moments of your life. In the period of time that immediately follows an auto accident, it is all too easy to…

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100 Deadly Days of Summer

Unfortunately, it’s that time again. The 100 Deadly Days of Summer is in full effect. Police officers have already seen an increase in highway deaths this year compared to last…

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Highway Deaths a Reminder to Buckle Up

At this point in 2014, 271 people had died in 248 auto accidents on highways located in the state of South Carolina. In 2015, 316 people have died in 291…

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Beep Beep! Moped Accidents on the Rise in SC

Moped related accidents have dramatically increased in the tri-county area within the last couple of months. Not only is this increase alarming, it’s actually responsible for four deaths in March…

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Crosland Secures Benefits for Bus Driver's Wife in Complicated Workers’ Compensation Case

Attorney Malcolm Crosland recently won a complicated appeal, in which he helped prove a deceased tour bus driver deserved workers’ compensation benefits. He also proved that the benefits should go…

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SC Senator Pushes for Work Zone Safety Bill After Fatal Hit-and-Run

Berkeley County Senator Larry Grooms is pushing for more safety regulations around construction zones following an accident that killed 56-year-old Paul Lewis Fee, an employee of the South Carolina Department of…

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How Distracted Driving can cause an Auto Accident

Distracted drivers cause auto accidents every day in the US. Sources of distraction can lead to accidents because they require the following functions: Manual – taking your hands away from…

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South Carolina Highway Patrol Working to Achieve Target Zero in 2015

Unfortunately, highway fatalities were up last year in South Carolina, with 807 traffic deaths. South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping to decrease that number to zero in 2015, with the…

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Common Causes of Trucking Accidents

Getting in an accident with a semi-truck can easily result in catastrophic physical injury or fatal injuries. Sometimes, the cause of a truck accident may be related to the negligence…

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