Category: Auto Accidents
Black Box Technology Can Help Your Car Accident Claim
We all know that today’s technology on vehicles has done a lot of things for us, but did you know it can also be used to prove fault in a truck or car accident? After an accident occurs, information can be downloaded from your vehicle that can give valuable information…
The Insurance Adjuster Is Not Your Friend
South Carolina is a busy tourist destination, and understandably so. It is beautiful and is the perfect spot to bask in the summer fun. Unfortunately, all the visitors also bring with them a bit of a hazard. Not because they do anything wrong, but just the sheer volume of people…
Drowsy Driving and Big Trucks – A Recipe for Disaster
Driving drowsy can be a serious issue for anyone, but it can be especially hard for commercial truck drivers who drive semi-trucks, tankers, tractor-trailers, and other large vehicles. These drivers have to stay alert and awake while on the job, but often have the task of driving hundreds of miles…
Sharing the Road With Big Rigs
Drivers in the United States are used to seeing semi-trucks on the roads, but sharing the road with such large vehicles can still be intimidating. Although accidents do happen, and the sheer size of semi-trucks makes these accidents particularly dangerous, there are ways to ensure your safety while sharing the…
Rental Car Risks in Charleston
If you have to utilize a rental car while your own car is in the shop, while on vacation or a work trip, or simply because you do not have a vehicle of your own, you should be aware of the risks if you are in an accident. Be certain…
Spinal Injuries in Accidents and Chiropractic Treatment
One very common injury resulting from vehicle accidents is whiplash, which consists of sudden jerking of the neck resulting in soft tissue injuries. Many other accidents also cause damage to or misalignment of the spine and joints, resulting in pain and decreased mobility. This makes seeking chiropractic care seem logical…
What You Need to Know About Being Involved in a Bus Accident
Country music star Travis Tritt’s tour bus was sideswiped by a vehicle driving the wrong direction on a highway in South Carolina. Although no one on the bus was injured, two people were killed and another was injured in the accident. It appears that the wrong-way driver is at fault,…
Jury Trial Process and What a Hung Jury Means
If you are charged with any criminal or traffic offense in South Carolina, you have the right to a trial. In most cases, you’ll face 12 jurors, though only six are required for municipal or magistrate court trials. Your attorney will help to select your jurors, ensuring that you get…
Distracted Driving More Dangerous Than Drunk Driving
Not many decades ago, it was drunk driving that was the biggest concern when driving. However, in today’s day of technology, there is an even greater concern: the driver is most certainly impaired, but not by drugs or alcohol – instead, they are impaired because they are distracted by a…
How Long Will My Car Accident Settlement Take?
It’s hard enough to be in a car accident, but if you suffer from an injury as well it can be even worse. To add even more heartache, you could be facing a loss of income and months of medical treatment due to the fault of another person. Your bills…
