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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...

A car accident lawyer in Lexington, SC discusses the dangers of drunk driving By now, you've probably heard of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public safety campaign Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. This highly visible awareness program highlights the dangers of drunk driving, which is something that has been publicized for years. Yet despite...

Helpful tips from a car accident lawyer in Lexington, SC If you ever plan to work for a food delivery service such as DoorDash, GrubHub, or Uber Eats, you need to make sure you inform your insurance company first. Otherwise,  you may not be able to recover the loss of your own vehicle if you...

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...