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What Should I Know About Motorcycle Lane Splitting in South Carolina?

May 24, 2021

Since motorcycle lane splitting in South Carolina remains illegal, many people have no idea what it actually is. Simply put, motorcycle lane splitting refers to motorcyclists who drive between two lanes of traffic. This often involves driving on the median lines that separate lanes and the cars in them. Under S.C. Code § 56-5-3640, South Carolina currently prohibits motorcycle lane splitting. Any motorcyclist that is caught lane splitting will receive a citation. However, motorcyclists in South Carolina should be aware that lane splitting is different than lane sharing. Lane sharing occurs when two motorcyclists drive within the same lane of traffic.

Do I Need a VA Disability Lawyer?

May 22, 2021

Our South Carolina Disability Lawyers Explain When to Hire Legal Help Millions of U.S. veterans are currently living with disabilities caused by their time in the service. For some of these individuals, it is simply not possible to work a normal job. A person with severe PTSD may take years before they can return to a workplace, if they ever do. A person with burn injuries or amputations will likely not be able to perform many work tasks. It is for this reason that we have disability benefits for veterans. Unfortunately, disability benefits are a difficult prospect for many veterans, especially

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When Is the Driver Responsible After a Self-Driving Car Accident? Part 2

May 4, 2021

When Is the Driver Responsible After a Self-Driving Car Accident? At this stage of self-driving technology, the driver is still generally responsible for any accidents that occur while he or she is behind the wheel. Most autonomous vehicles alert the driver to disengage autonomous mode and take control of the vehicle when a crash is imminent or when conditions are unsafe. Many crashes happen due to drivers disregarding these warnings. Self-driving vehicles are not fully autonomous. Until this changes, and cars do not require input from someone behind the wheel, any accident investigation is likely to assign fault to the driver.

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8 Motorcycle Safety Tips For New Riders

April 15, 2021

Riding a motorcycle comes with risks. In 2018, there were 4985 motorcyclists were killed in accidents. But there are steps you can take to make riding safer. If you ride a motorcycle or are considering buying one, here are some tips to stay safe on the road. Wear bright colors. Black is the color of choice for many bikers, but it can make motorcyclists nearly invisible on the road. Riding conspicuously means riding safely. When choosing riding gear, opt for bright colors like red or yellow instead of black. Proceed through intersections with caution. Intersections are particularly dangerous to motorcyclists. Drivers

How Long Does a Medical Malpractice Case Take?

April 9, 2021

Our Medical Malpractice Lawyers Explain Case Length Factors Preventable medical errors are a leading cause of death in the United States. Depending on who you ask, medical errors kill an estimated 251,000 to 440,000 people in the U.S. each year. The famous British Medical Journal study puts the number of annual deaths at 251,000 while the Journal of Patient Safety estimates more than 400,000 patients die from medical errors each year. Patients affected by medical errors or their family members may be able to recover compensation for their damages by filing a medical malpractice lawsuit. Whether South Carolina law considers a

Do I Need a Truck Accident Attorney?

March 15, 2021

Truck Accidents in the United States Did you know that over 37,000 people die in road crashes each year in the United States alone? Even more, are injured or disabled in road crashes in the United States, 2.35 million people are injured/disabled annually. Approximately 4,000 of these crash-related fatalities are a direct result of crashes involving large trucks. Large trucks refer to 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, cement trucks, buses, etc.… These trucks can cause catastrophic damage when involved in a collision due to their substantial size. Often, large truck crashes lead to significant injuries or death. The number of large truck crashes that

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South Carolina Texting and Driving Laws

February 15, 2021

Our South Carolina Car Accident Attorneys Explain Distracted Driving Laws Distracted driving is responsible for thousands of deaths and injuries in the U.S. each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 400,000 people suffered injuries in distracted driving crashes during 2018. Texting and driving is against South Carolina state law. Not only is it against the law, motorists could face civil liability for causing injuries during a distracted driving crash. Below, our car accident attorneys discuss South Carolina texting and driving laws. South Carolina Code Section 56-5-3890 South Carolina Code Section 56-5-3890 prohibits the use of a wireless

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Is Texting and Driving As Dangerous As Drinking and Driving?

November 3, 2020

Our South Carolina Car Accident Attorney Explains It is an established fact that drinking and driving is one of the primary causes of fatal car accidents each year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drunk driving is responsible for 29 deaths in the U.S. each day. Drunk driving costs exceed $44 billion annually. Distracted driving is another major cause of car accidents involving injuries and deaths. We do not know exactly how many people die or suffer injuries in distracted driving accidents each year. However, estimates suggest the numbers are high. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

September 17, 2020

Our South Carolina Car Accident Lawyers Explain How to Handle Hit-and-Run Collisions Of the potential car accident scenarios that could befall you while driving, a hit-and-run is among the worst. Accident survivors often depend on receiving compensation to cover their medical bills, lost income and other expenses. However, it may be more difficult to recover compensation from an at-fault driver if he or she flees the scene of the accident. Although it may be more difficult to recover compensation for a hit-and-run accident, it is not impossible. Below, our South Carolina car accident lawyers outline steps you can take to protect

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What Factors into a South Carolina Car Accident Settlement?

June 22, 2020

Our South Carolina Auto Accident Attorneys Explain Car accidents injure an estimated two million U.S. drivers each year. Some accident survivors are fortunate and do not suffer serious injuries from the collision. However, there are plenty of other instances where accidents lead to life-altering injuries or deaths. Many car accident cases settle before going to trial. If you are pursuing a car accident settlement, the potential amount you may recover depends on circumstances unique to your case. Serious injuries warrant a larger settlement. This is because accident survivors with serious injuries are generally not able to return to their former occupations,

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