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When people think of car accidents, what might come to mind are multi-car crashes on highways where someone was injured and a car was totaled. But car accidents can still happen without a severe amount of damage. Many people may not realize parking lot accidents are common and can often result in serious injuries. For...

South Carolina rear-end accident attorneys explain how compensation works Expenses can add up fast after a rear-end accident in South Carolina. From medical care to vehicle repairs, you might suddenly have a lot of bills due to your rear-end crash. So how much money can you receive for your accident? How much is your injury...

Accidents between motorcycles and larger vehicles are often serious in South Carolina. That's because motorcyclists lack the protective shell a car offers and usually take the full brunt of the impact in a motorcycle accident. As a result, the injuries sustained in motorcycle wrecks can be severe, life-changing, and very costly to treat. If you...

Traffic safety experts say speeding continues to plague our nation's roads. Car accidents caused by speeding have become a common cause of traffic fatalities nationwide and throughout South Carolina, especially during the pandemic, according to a recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). “The empty roads probably tempted pandemic-stressed drivers to...

Pedestrian accident fatalities in South Carolina were the highest per capita of any state in the country last year, continuing a disturbing trend of record-high pedestrian deaths in the state. That's according to a recent study by the Governor's Highway Safety Administration (GHSA). "Any time we have a high number of fatalities which unfortunately we...

Take your shoulder pain seriously and see a doctor right away Shoulder pain after a car accident is common and may indicate a serious underlying injury. You may be experiencing delayed, stabbing, throbbing, intense pressure, or tingling pain in your shoulder. When left untreated, shoulder pain can limit movements, and become long-term, or chronic. It...

Drivers need to pay attention to avoid causing car accidents Safe driving requires the full attention of the driver, but distracted driving is the cause of many car accidents in Lexington, Columbia, and throughout South Carolina. Victims are left with serious and sometimes fatal injuries. But despite laws against many types of distracted driving, it...

The Palmetto State has the highest car accident death rate in the nation South Carolina drivers recently received the dubious distinction of being ranked the 3rd “worst drivers” in the country, according to a nationwide study conducted by Car Insurance Comparison. In particular, the car accident death rate for South Carolina was 1.73 deaths per...

Nobody expects to be involved in a collision when they are out driving. But a car accident can happen at any time on I-20, U.S. 1, a county road or a neighborhood street. Negligent drivers cause crashes that leave people with serious injuries. And sometimes those injuries are fatal. A major factor in the number...

A Lexington, SC car accident lawyer provides the details Speed is a major factor in whether a car accident causes serious injuries or worse. In South Carolina, speeding is a common factor in fatal crashes. Over the last 10 years, speeding was a factor in almost 40% of fatal South Carolina car accidents, according to...