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Personal Injury from Truck Crashes Rising

May 9, 2017

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 significant increases, especially since 2009. Here are more specifics. The number of crashes with injuries increased by 62 percent (when looking at data from 2009 to 2015) The number of large trucks/buses involved in fatal crashes is up by 26 percent (when looking at data from

South Carolina Drunk Driving Accident Lawyers

April 17, 2017

South Carolina Car Accident Law Firm Representing Drunk Driving Victims According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a person is injured in a drunk driving crash once every two minutes, with 27 of them dying every single day in the United States. This happens, in part, because 50 to 75 percent of people who have had their license suspended because of drunk driving continue to drive. If you or a loved one have been injured by a drunk driver, you naturally want justice. Fortunately, the drunk driving accident attorneys at the law firm of F. Craig Wilkerson, Jr. are highly

Holiday Safe Ride Strategies by Your Rock Hill Attorneys

December 1, 2016

As one popular Christmas carol says, ‘tis the season to be jolly – and that can include holiday drinks. That makes drunk driving more prevalent, unfortunately, which also means a greater risk of being hit by a drunk driver. Obvious solutions include hailing a cab after you’ve personally consumed alcohol or using a designated driver. Budweiser is testing out another solution in select states, reports Huffington Post: partnering with Lyft, a ride service, to offer significantly discounted late-night rides home in states with some of the highest numbers of drunk-driving deaths. The states are Colorado, Florida, Illinois and New York, and

Workers’ Compensation Watch Points Out Holiday Hazards

December 1, 2016

It’s the holiday season, with stores often being packed with shoppers. Although this is great for a company’s bottom line, it can create hazards for retail workers, and Workers’ Compensation Watch points out several of them. First, retail workers might find themselves scheduled to work an overnight shift, and the National Institutes of Health found that injury risk is actually 30 percent higher when someone is working overnight, rather than a day shift. Then there is overtime. With so many shoppers in line, retail workers may work overtime hours, and a British study showed that injuries rose exponentially each hour past

Holiday Driving Safety Tips from Your Rock Hill, SC Attorneys

December 1, 2016

Prevention is far better than needing a cure – and, since the holiday season is a prime time for injuries to occur, we’ve decided to share some insights into how to protect yourself. In this blog post, we’re focusing on the increased dangers on the road during the holiday season. And, while all drivers need to be careful, a study by CarInsuranceComparison.com reveals the top ten states with “worst-driving honors,” and unfortunately South Carolina made the list. This obviously doesn’t mean that all drivers in South Carolina engage in risky behaviors, but our state did end up on the list after

Initial Consultations with Attorneys in South Carolina

October 28, 2016

Let’s say you’ve already done your initial research as we recommended in our blog post, How to Choose an Attorney in Rock Hill, SC (or anywhere else in the US) – and you’ve got three lawyers that seem like good possibilities to assist you with your particular legal issue. Your next step is the consultation. Most firms will allow for a brief consultation about your case at no cost to you. Make the most of this opportunity to learn what your case may involve and the unique approach each of your three chosen firms might take. By engaging in this process,

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