Back to School Safety Tips

The new school year is already here. When school starts, there is more traffic on the roads including school buses as well as students travelling to school on foot and on bicycles. It can be easy for car accidents and bus…

Your Road Trip Safety Checklist

Many South Carolinians take driving vacations during the summer months. Taking a few steps to make sure that your car is ready for a road trip in hot weather is time well spent.  Doing so can reduce your chances of…

Road Conditions to be Aware of After a Storm

South Carolina faces more than its fair share of severe weather. As the National Center for Environmental Information reports, thunderstorms are very common in the state, particularly from early March through late May. Additionally, South Carolina also faces a significant threat…

Tips for Driving Safely in Rainy Weather

South Carolina is known for its subtropical climate, and while we enjoy plenty of clear blue skies and sunny days, we also experience our share of clouds, fog, and rain. From early spring downpours to hurricane season, wet weather can…

What to Do as a Witness of a Car Accident

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety’s most recent Traffic Collision Fact Book, one car accident happens approximately every 4.4 minutes in South Carolina, which translates into one injury every 9.9 minutes and one death every 10.6 hours. Because…

What Are Your Legal Rights for Passenger Injuries?

Any time you are in a vehicle traveling along the roadway, you can be involved in a car accident and suffer serious injuries. It does not matter if you are a driver or a passenger in a vehicle – adverse weather conditions,…

Car Accident Terms you Should Know

If you are injured in a car accident, you could find yourself facing steep expenses like high medical bills, months of lost wages and missed career opportunities, and numerous “pain and suffering” expenses like the need for transportation help, medical supplies,…

What to Do As a Bystander of an Accident

At the Joye Law Firm, we know that being involved in a car accident in Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, Summerville, or Clinton, SC can be a harrowing experience. For victims of serious car crashes, the aftermath of a collision can be extremely…