Faulty Brakes Could Cause Columbia Truck Crashes
In Anderson, Rock Hill, Sumter, Georgetown and surrounding areas, South Carolina truckers are expected to check their vehicles before and after going out on a trip to make sure there are no problems. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has strict requirements for ongoing truck maintenance to identify when issues arise that could jeopardize safety.…
Read MoreCould Training Make Columbia Police Better at Truck Traffic Stops?
Law enforcement officers in Columbia, Anderson, Rock Hill, Sumter, and Georgetown know the rules of the road that drivers are obliged to obey and police are very good at enforcing those rules. Police help to keep motorists safe by pulling over and citing drivers of passenger cars when violations of speed limits, red light laws…
Read MorePoorly Maintained Trucks in South Carolina Endangering Motorists
Throughout Anderson, Rock Hill, Sumter, Georgetown, Columbia, and the rest of South Carolina, it is common to see trucks on the roads. Many of these trucks have responsible drivers who share the road safely with motorists. Some, however, are ticking time bombs. Trucks may become very dangerous when they have irresponsible drivers behind the wheel…
Read MoreCongress Makes Columbia Roads Less Safe by Increasing Truck Accident Risks
To protect people in Anderson, Rock Hill, Sumter, Georgetown, Columbia, and throughout the rest of the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) establishes rules that truck drivers must follow. One recent rule that went into effect requires truckers to take a 34-hour rest break after they have driven for 60 hours over…
Read MoreChameleon Carriers Endangering Columbia Drivers?
Drivers in Columbia, as well as in nearby areas like Rock Hill and Anderson, are entitled to safe roads. Motorists, including professional truck drivers, have a duty to ensure that they operate their vehicles in a careful way to reduce the risk of a crash. Trucking companies and truck drivers also have additional obligations, including…
Read MoreWill Columbia Truck Accident Victims be Better Protected from Crash Losses?
Trucks must share the road every day with drivers throughout Columbia, Anderson Rock Hill, Sumter, Georgetown and surrounding areas. In some cases, however, truck drivers engage in negligent behavior or trucking companies fail to live up to their obligations. When this occurs, a truck accident lawyer can provide assistance to victims of the truck collision or…
Read MoreHands-Free Electronics Can Lead to Columbia Truck Crashes
Truck drivers are not permitted to use handheld cell phones, according to current regulations set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The reason this rule exists is because the FMCSA has found the odds of being involved in a safety-critical event are six times greater when a commercial driver is dialing a mobile phone.…
Read MoreTired Truckers Endanger Columbia Motorists
Fatigued drivers are dangerous drivers because they experience delayed reaction times and their judgment is impaired. In fact, a driver who is too tired can actually be just as dangerous as a motorist who is drunk. While this is an issue for all drivers, it is especially a problem when the fatigued operator is a…
Read MoreTeens and Tire Safety – Critical Message for Young Motorists
Young drivers are not being adequately prepared to be safe motorists on the road. A personal injury lawyer knows that teens are the age group most likely to be involved in an accident as a result of their inexperience. Unfortunately, driver education programs are often not comprehensive enough to help young people avoid some of…
Read MoreColumbia, SC Bike Accident Prevention & Back-to-School Safety
With children and college students heading back to school, bicycle traffic during busy hours may be increasing. According to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center, there are around nine million bicycle trips throughout the U.S. daily. Approximately four percent of bicycle riders use their bikes to commute to and from school, so many of these…
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