Top Phone Safety Features You Can Enable to Prevent Distracted Driving
Do you routinely send texts, answer emails or make phone calls while driving? If so, then you are increasing your likelihood of being involved in a serious car accident. Thus, you should take advantage of the safety features that are on your cell phone and limit the number of distractions in your car. Here are […]
Determining Liability After a Bad Weather Car Accident
When a car accident happens due to bad weather, it can feel like there is no one to blame except Mother Nature. However, this is not always the case. In reality, drivers are still responsible for the accidents they cause, even during bad weather. Therefore, drivers must change their driving habits and adapt to weather […]
Aggressive Driving (Road Rage!) and its Role in Car Accidents
Many of us are guilty of driving aggressively on occasion. In fact, a study by AAA found that nearly 80 percent of drivers felt anger, aggression or road rage in the past year. Tensions can rise on the road, leading to speeding, tailgating, lane-weaving and cutting off other drivers. But these maneuvers have consequences: more […]
Three Types of Car Insurance Coverage in South Carolina
As a South Carolina driver, you are legally obligated to carry car insurance. When you apply for your initial driver’s license or renew your license, you will need to prove that you have coverage for any vehicles that you own. Since South Carolina uses a standard fault car insurance system, the person responsible for an […]
Who Is At Fault When a Self-Driving Car Is Involved in an Accident? Part 1
The automobile industry is highly innovative. This innovation has led to the creation of self-driving vehicles. However, this technology has a long way to go before it becomes widely used on roads across the United States. Several car companies, including Tesla, Chevrolet, and Uber, are in the process of researching and rolling out self-driving technology. […]
If a Drunk Driver Passed Through a DUI Checkpoint and Caused an Accident, Who is Held Responsible?
If a Drunk Driver Passed Through a DUI Checkpoint and Caused an Accident, Who is Held Responsible? Drunk driving is a huge problem in South Carolina, and not only for the violators. The state has the second highest number of DUI fatalities in the nation. Many of these fatalities include drivers and passengers in other […]
What to Do After A Hit and Run Accident in South Carolina
The seconds after a car accident are scary and intense. However, your stress levels will increase if the other driver abruptly leaves the accident scene, leaving you without any way to contact them or hold them accountable for the crash. Unfortunately, hit and run accidents are still very common across the United States. It is […]
Top 5 Tips for Driving in Bad Weather This Winter
You can never be too prepared when it comes to winter driving. Accident rates increase substantially during winter storms, with around 17% of crashes occurring during these weather conditions. Prepare your car for adverse weather by reviewing our tips for bad weather driving. Consider Purchasing Winter Tires Winter tires can provide your vehicle with extra […]
How to Stay Safe When Using an Uber or Lyft Rideshare
According to a new study, ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft are responsible for a three percent increase in annual traffic fatalities. This amounts to 1,100 fatalities a year due to catastrophic ridesharing accidents. This study is not the only report to suggest that ridesharing services are dangerous. According to the Washington Post, ridesharing […]
How Much to Expect from a Car Accident Settlement
This is the million-dollar question. My most frequently asked question as a Personal Injury Attorney is “What is My Case Worth?” And rightfully so. Let’s face it, you are the victim of someone else’s negligence and you are forced to live with the consequences of someone else’s negligence daily. You deserve to be fairly compensated […]