How Do Distracted Driving Laws Differ for Motorists and Truckers?

Are you struggling with serious injuries sustained in an accident involving a distracted trucker? Driving while distracted is dangerous, but it is even worse when the distracted driver is behind the wheel of an 80,000-pound truck. 18-wheelers are much larger…

What To Do if Someone Hits Your Boat in South Carolina

A boating accident can be a traumatic and dangerous event with severe consequences. In 2020, the United States Coast Guard (USCG) reported 153 boating accidents in South Carolina, of which 21 were fatal. Serious accidents often have long-term repercussions, including…

Who Is Liable for a Semi-Truck Crash?

When a commercial semi-truck crash occurs, many parties might be at fault. However, this can also make it challenging to determine who is liable for damages in a semi-truck crash. In the event of a truck crash in South Carolina,…

Does Motorcycle Gear Really Help in a Crash?

As a motorcyclist, you have a higher risk of injury or death if you’re in an accident. There are about 58 motorcycle fatalities annually in the United States for every 100,000 registered motorcycles. Motorcyclists are nearly 24 times more likely…

What is “Dooring” When Talking About Bicycle Crashes?

Bicyclists face potentially dangerous situations when sharing the road with motor vehicles. One of these situations is dooring, where a driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of another road user, such as a bicyclist, without checking…

Is it Medical Malpractice or Is It Medical Negligence?

When we talk about holding people liable when they harm other people, we often talk about “negligence.” The injury victim needs to prove that the at-fault party was negligent, meaning they didn’t take reasonable care to prevent harm. In a…

Traffic Signs in School Zone and What They Mean

School zones are a flurry of activity at certain hours. Every day, thousands of children and adults walk, bike, and drive through school zones in South Carolina. School buses load and unload children. School crossing officers raise signs to stop…

Should I Go to the Hospital After a Bicycle Crash?

When you are in a bicycle crash, you may have injuries ranging from minor cuts or scrapes to major trauma. If you have hit your head or injured another part of your body, it’s essential to seek immediate medical attention…