The problem of “drowsy driving,” or driving while fatigued, is slowly starting to be recognized for the major safety hazard that it poses on the road. Most Americans know that drunk driving is a serious problem and the equally dangerous…
On November 4, 2015, the South Carolina Supreme Court ruled in favor of 5,315 car buyers in their lawsuit against a Pickens County car dealership for charging improper closing fees. In their lawsuit, the buyers sought damages under the South Carolina…
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a pickup truck late in the night on Sunday, October 11, according to a trooper with the South Carolina highway patrol. The vehicle, a 1995 Ford pickup, was driving on Platt Springs Road…
The Motorcycle Awareness Alliance (MAA) is calling for increased safety and awareness among motorists given the rising death toll of bikers this year. According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, motorcycle accident fatalities are significantly up this year, with at least…
Early this month, a 23-year-old woman caused a crash on Interstate 26 that killed one and injured three more. She was arrested and has been charged with a felony DUI for her role in the collision that blocked the eastbound…
Victims of car accidents face numerous hurdles in trying to get their lives back on track. They may need to be hospitalized, undergo extensive medical treatments, and remain out of work while recovering. Even when injuries are seemingly minor, such…
The concept of distracted driving has been a part of the mainstream safety channels for nearly a decade – due in part to the rapid influx of handheld smartphone technology. Nonetheless, the issue continues to plague roadways nationwide, resulting in thousands…
South Carolina car accident lawyer, Michael Jeffcoat, has been helping innocent victims who have been harmed by the reckless or distracted driving – including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol – of other motorists for more than 15…
One of the victims involved in a 10-vehicle accident on Interstate 26 just outside of Columbia last week claims he is lucky to be alive. Charles Watson told WIS-TV: "I look in the rear-view mirror, and there's just a giant fireball…
Around 16,000 of all auto crashes that occur in the U.S. nationally could be attributed to pedal error, according to recent statistics from the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA). The agency has now issued new guidelines on how to prevent…
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