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....
Car Accidents
Anger behind the wheel: What you should know about road rage
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...
Car accidents and brain injury
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,...
Fatal motor vehicle accident on I-95
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...
Driver alertness can rise with less distractions and more sleep
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,...
Alleged drunk boater sparks two-boat accident, killing two people
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...
Just how dangerous is drunk driving?
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...
Bridge accident leaves tow truck driver dead; deputy injured
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...
The most common distracted driving behaviors
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...
What kinds of help can I get from a personal injury claim?
Car accidents can result in serious and catastrophic injuries which can end up costing victims in a variety of ways. Car accident victims should be aware of the personal injury legal options that can help them when they have been injured in a car accident by a...