Category: Car Accident

Older drivers are considered among the most cautious drivers on the road. But as the number of aging drivers increases, so do the numbers of their injuries and fatalities. With the first wave of the baby boom generation reaching retirement…

A proposal in the South Carolina state Senate would require children  to ride in the back seat of vehicles until they are teenagers and strengthen the use of child seats in motor vehicles. In South Carolina, the rate of children…

A treacherous stretch of Interstate 26 near Charleston experienced more than 600 accidents in the first 10 months of 2013, getting the attention of law enforcement. In a report on WCSC, Senior Trooper Bridget Wyant of the South Carolina Highway…

Few people complain about turning their clocks back an hour each fall at the end of Daylight Savings Time. An extra hour of sleep is a gift to anyone who hurries through their days to meet daily responsibilities to work…

Mopeds and scooters are popular across South Carolina thanks to their affordability and excellent gas mileage. Despite their convenience, these two-wheel vehicles come with significant risks. Their small size, low speed, and lack of structural protection leave riders highly vulnerable…

Beaufort County has the 11th highest rate of car accidents among South Carolina’s 46 counties, according to AAA Carolinas, the Island Packet reports. While Beaufort was not among the five most “dangerous counties” in 2012, it is part of a region…

When it comes to fatal car accidents, the state of South Carolina has received promising news. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina traffic deaths have fallen from 2008 to the midway point of 2013, WLTX reported. However, statistics from the…

Your automobile tires are at greater risk of blowouts in the heat of the summer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the heat can cause tire failure at highway speeds. Tire breakdowns account for an estimated 11,000 crashes each…