Drivers know that imbibing certain substances can have a negative impact on their ability to drive safely. Many are familiar with the exact potential repercussions that intoxicated drivers face. They understand how intoxication manifests. But drowsiness is lesser...
Some people in South Carolina with a busy schedule attempt to multi-task behind the wheel, which often leads them to using mobile devices on the road while driving. Using a mobile device while driving is a form of distracted driving and doesn't have good outcomes....
As a South Carolina motorist, you know first hand the frustration of getting stuck in traffic. Angry drivers are not uncommon on state roadways. In fact, at least 80% of American drivers admit that they have felt road rage at least once during the past year, according...
One of the potential devastating consequences of motor vehicle accidents is brain injury. Even minor crashes can cause the head to whip back and forth in a way that causes damage to the brain. Although mild traumatic brain injuries typically cause minor, if any,...
Our area is growing every year. Unfortunately, with a bustling economy and booming population also comes more traffic as these new people need to get to their new jobs. Of course, with more traffic, also comes more accidents. One such fatal accident happened Thursday...
Whether you are a professional driver or just drive to get to your day job, you can increase your safety by being mindful of the other commuters around you. Sometimes it’s distractions that cause those entering roadways to collide with others. At the same time,...
Most people will associate a motor vehicle accident with an automobile crash. In South Carolina and other areas where people take to the water on boats, boat accidents are also a form of motor vehicle accident that can cause injuries just as if not more severe than...
It may be a few drinks at a backyard barbecue or happy hour after work that leads a person in the Charleston area to make the irresponsible and dangerous decision to drive drunk. Drunk driving accidents have the potential to cause catastrophic injuries to those struck...
A major accident on Charleston’s Don Holt bridge left the driver of a tow truck dead and a sheriff’s deputy critically injured. The deputy was continuing to recover from his injuries in the hospital. The South Carolina Highway Patrol investigated this accident, which...
Distracted driving is one of the most common reasons for a car accident to happen. By being able to spot another driver in their distracted driving, you may be able to avoid being involved in an accident. This form of defensive driving can not only save your life but...