Safety Tips for Fourth of July Parties
The Fourth of July is coming up, which means you get to enjoy parties, fireworks and barbeque. But Independence Day also brings an increase in deaths due to drunk driving. In fact, nearly 40 percent of motor vehicle traffic fatalities that occur during Independence Day weekend are due to drunk driving, according to the National […]
Early History of Motorcycles
Riding a motorcycle has many well-known benefits, including the feeling of freedom and adventure while riding, superior gas mileage, and a sense of community with other riders. But less well known is the rich history behind the world of motorcycle riding. The history of the motorcycle began in the nineteenth century, when several early versions […]
Motorcycle Accidents and Fatalities: Behind-the-Scenes Look
In 2015, motorcycle fatalities in the United States were up 8.3 percent from the previous year, with 4,976 deaths said to occur in that year alone. Motorcyclists, reads an article in Insurance Information Institute, are “29 times more likely than passenger car occupants to die in a crash per vehicle mile traveled, and almost five […]
Benefits of Choosing Us as Your Personal Injury Attorneys
If you are looking for a South Carolina personal injury lawyer in Rock Hill, Lancaster or Fort Mill – or the surrounding areas – then we invite you to contact us for a free case evaluation. Our professional team of attorneys has significant experience in a wide range of personal injury areas and has even […]
Designated Driver Tips: Enjoy Elegant and Delicious Mocktails
We recently reported on how designated drivers are believed to have saved 50,000 lives and prevented thousands upon thousands of lives. And, we alluded to how these drivers can enjoy mocktails – cocktails without alcohol – during their evenings out, and decided to share specific examples of the variety of options available today. Alternatives to […]
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released a study in December 2016 to determine the most common causes of truck accidents. The IIHS notes that, although truck driving has gotten progressively safer for decades, 3,852 people died in large truck accidents in 2015 alone. The report examines 197 crash and control pairs and […]
Fewer Trucking Accidents in the Future? Reasons to be Hopeful
“Trucks are overrepresented in fatal highway crashes,” according to John Lannen, executive director of the Truck Safety Coalition. The size of semi-trucks along with the stresses of driving trucks make them particularly vulnerable to accidents. But, as driving becomes more technologically advanced, more options become available to make semi-trucks safer. Anti-Jackknifing Technology One of the […]
South Carolina Insurance Claim Attorney: We Fight for You
You do the right thing, buying insurance policies to cover yourself in case of a car accident or other unforeseen event. Unfortunately, sometimes the unforeseen actually happens – and, to compound the problem, your insurance company doesn’t want to pay out more than the bare minimum. So, what do you do? You need a […]
Drunk Driving Tragedies in South Carolina
In 2015, South Carolina was named as “worst in the nation in regard to the percentage of traffic deaths involving drunk driving.” This information was derived from data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and reported in the Free Times. Looking at 2013 statistics, our state had 767 traffic deaths, 335 of which […]
Personal Injury from Truck Crashes Rising
Truck crashes that cause injury and even fatality have been climbing over recent years, after a lengthy period of declining numbers. We took a look at a 2015 Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration report (the 2016 data isn’t on the site yet) that focuses on accidents involving large trucks or buses – and we’re seeing […]