Year: 2022

A boating accident can be a traumatic and dangerous event with severe consequences. In 2023, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) reported 3,844 boating accidents in South Carolina, of which 564 were fatal. Serious accidents often have long-term repercussions, including…

When a commercial semi-truck crash occurs, many parties might be at fault. However, this can also make it challenging to determine who is liable for damages in a semi-truck crash. In the event of a truck crash in South Carolina,…

As a motorcyclist, you have a higher risk of injury or death if you’re in an accident. There are about 58 motorcycle fatalities annually in the United States for every 100,000 registered motorcycles. Motorcyclists are nearly 24 times more likely…

Bicyclists face potentially dangerous situations when sharing the road with motor vehicles. One of these situations is dooring, where a driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of another road user, such as a bicyclist, without checking…

When we talk about holding people liable when they harm other people, we often talk about “negligence.” The injury victim needs to prove that the at-fault party was negligent, meaning they didn’t take reasonable care to prevent harm. In a…

School zones are a flurry of activity at certain hours. Every day, thousands of children and adults walk, bike, and drive through school zones in South Carolina. School buses load and unload children. School crossing officers raise signs to stop…

When you are in a bicycle crash, you may have injuries ranging from minor cuts or scrapes to major trauma. If you have hit your head or injured another part of your body, it’s essential to seek immediate medical attention…

The next time you get ready to drive somewhere, the best command to give Siri before turning on the ignition might be: “Siri, turn off this phone and don’t disturb me while I’m driving.” The growing awareness that electronic distractions…