Category: Car Accident

Older drivers are considered among the most cautious drivers on the road. But as the number of aging drivers increases, so do the numbers of their injuries and fatalities. With the first wave of the baby boom generation reaching retirement…

A proposal in the South Carolina state Senate would require children  to ride in the back seat of vehicles until they are teenagers and strengthen the use of child seats in motor vehicles. In South Carolina, the rate of children…

A treacherous stretch of Interstate 26 near Charleston experienced more than 600 accidents in the first 10 months of 2013, getting the attention of law enforcement. In a report on WCSC, Senior Trooper Bridget Wyant of the South Carolina Highway…

Most animal lovers think of their pets as more than just property. They are part of the family. And they often travel in the car just like any other family member. Unfortunately, these loved ones face injuries or death just…

Few people complain about turning their clocks back an hour each fall at the end of Daylight Savings Time. An extra hour of sleep is a gift to anyone who hurries through their days to meet daily responsibilities to work…

Mopeds offer an economical alternative to other types of motor vehicles. But while mopeds can get about 100 miles to the gallon, riders face many risks. Moped riders often share roads posted with speed limits their mopeds can’t handle. South…

Beaufort County has the 11th highest rate of car accidents among South Carolina’s 46 counties, according to AAA Carolinas, the Island Packet reports. While Beaufort was not among the five most “dangerous counties” in 2012, it is part of a region…

When it comes to fatal car accidents, the state of South Carolina has received promising news. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina traffic deaths have fallen from 2008 to the midway point of 2013, WLTX reported. However, statistics from the…