Year: 2013

The AAA Carolinas Foundation for Traffic Safety has named Easley an Outstanding Traffic Safe Community for 2012. Easley is one of 15 communities in South Carolina to be honored The foundation judges towns on the number of accidents and police…

Fewer bicyclists are being injured in collisions with cars in Hilton Head, S.C., where bike paths and signs abound. Last year, Hilton Head had 16 bike-car accidents, a 38 percent drop from 2011, the Island Packet reports. It’s no coincidence…

Recently, the Wisconsin State medical board has been under scrutiny for not disciplining doctors who make serious errors. Unfortunately, Wisconsin is not the only state facing a negative assessment in this area. South Carolina is also on the radar. A national advocacy group has…

South Carolina-based Continental Tire is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 motorcycle tires. The ContiMotion tires were often used for the rear wheels of the Honda Gold Wing 1800, considered one of the most luxurious motorcycles on the market. Reasons for the Recall…

With so many trucking companies located in South Carolina, it makes sense to get a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, here. The state asks only that you pass the tests and pay the fees to be licensed. No formal education…

Sadly, we have learned the identity of the victim of one of two fatal car wrecks near our law firm this week. It all began on Monday morning when a collision between two trucks caused a large fuel spill on…

Product manufacturers have a duty to consumers. They must do everything in their power to make sure their items are as harmless as possible. But some products cannot be completely safe. And South Carolina law understands this reality. That’s why…

Serious injuries or even death can occur any time an automobile driver makes an error in judgment. South Carolina recognizes this fact, and under South Carolina Code 56-5-1210, drivers have certain responsibilities if a collision results in death or personal injury….