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Accident attorneys explain what you need to know to stay safe on the road Several people were recently injured in a 13-vehicle accident during the morning rush hour on Interstate 20 near Columbia, South Carolina, according to The State. The recent highway accident illustrates just how dangerous highways can be for many motorists, according to...

Even a dummy knows the bodies of men and women are different. Yet the government relies on decades-old standards when assessing the safety of motor vehicles – to the great detriment of women. Here's what drivers in South Carolina should know. Dummies in charge? Researchers at the University of Virginia have published some alarming statistics...

Experienced drunk driving accident lawyers explain what you need to know Drunk driving accidents remain a serious problem in South Carolina and many other states around the country. Each year, hundreds of people die in car accidents caused by drunk drivers in South Carolina. But some residents and lawmakers want to do something to prevent...

An improved safety measure meant to reduce speeding may be doing just the opposite and encouraging some drivers to go faster instead, according to a new study. On average, drivers using adaptive cruise control (ACC) are more likely to speed than those manually applying the brakes and gas. With increased speed comes a greater risk...

Nearly every adult has experienced an episode of road rage. Just in the past year, more than 80% of drivers admitted to driving angry. A recent survey by The Zebra asked motorists in all 50 states about their driving habits in the last year. About 82% of respondents said that they had driven aggressively or...

There are many drivers who simply can't resist the urge to pick up their cellphones. Some are willing to risk causing a crash over a buzz or ring notification. Others regularly text, browse the web and use social media while driving. The problem has grown substantially worse during the COVID-19 pandemic. Roughly 57 percent of...

Driving at night is something that many drivers find nerve-racking, no matter how long they have been driving. The majority of decisions drivers make are based on what they see. Drivers must use extra caution when driving at night because the darkness significantly reduces visibility. This makes it difficult to read signs, anticipate changes in...

If you were involved in a car accident, the facts regarding what happened may not be entirely clear. Your crash may have come out of nowhere without any indication of how it occurred. You may have felt shock and adrenaline in the moments after your crash, but later learned that you need to be treated...

A Lexington, South Carolina car accident lawyer discusses the leading causes and contributing factors of crashes. No matter how cautious you are on the road, you can't always avoid the drivers who behave recklessly. When a crash occurs, it often happens when we least expect it. In the aftermath, you may be dealing with medical...

Nobody expects to be involved in a car accident. While many drivers are cautious and responsible, you can't always avoid the drivers who behave recklessly. The average person is involved in a crash about three or four times in his or her lifetime. In most cases, these crashes aren't severe. Minor crashes can be deceiving,...