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Commercial Truck Accidents: Moving Beyond the Big Rig
When we think of commercial trucks, we usually think of tractor-trailers. But the category of “commercial truck” is a large one, and you may be more likely to have an auto accident on a South Carolina road way with a far smaller commercial vehicle. Just because the truck does not have 18 wheels, however, does…
Read MoreDefective Drug Products Liability Lawsuits
People take prescription drugs because they are supposed to heal our diseases and make us feel better when we are ill. But sometimes the drugs we take to improve a health condition cause harm to our bodies. These defective drugs cause injury and harm to the thousands and even millions of people who take them.…
Read MoreDefective Products Can Trigger Different Recall Types in South Carolina
The recall of a product routinely triggers personal injury litigation. Products are recalled when there is a problem that prevents some type of risk or danger to consumers. While a recall does not automatically mean a product manufacturer or distributor is going to be held liable and made to compensate product users for harm, it…
Read MoreFaulty 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 MoreTruck Safety Could be Improved in Columbia, SC
In Columbia, Anderson, Rock Hill, Sumter, and Georgetown, truck safety is an important issue because truck accidents can be very serious or even fatal. Trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and the impact of a crash with a truck is devastating. This is why a truck accident lawyer knows how essential it is that…
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 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…
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