Car Accidents
Will 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 MoreColumbia, SC Drivers Should Consider These Rules to Avoid Collisions
Professional drivers know the risks of the road first hand and know how dangerous it can be when motorists make unsafe choices. Just recently, the New York Times reports that two officials from the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (F.I.A.) were nearly killed in a motor vehicle collision. The officials were on the side of a…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Physical and Emotional Impact of Pedestrian Accidents
Over the past few years, South Carolina has earned the dubious honor as being one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians. According to the Governor’s Highway Traffic Association (GHSA), 123 pedestrians were killed in 2012. The Post and Courier recently reported that South Carolina ranks near the top (number 47) for pedestrian fatalities in the United…
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