Blog: Car Accident

South Carolina has the third most deadly roads in the country, according to a recent study by car subscription service Finn. The company cited the state’s low seat belt use rate as the reason for the ranking.  The newly released report found that motorists and passengers in South Carolina are significantly more at risk of death than ...

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released its most recent Traffic Crash Data report, which shows that 2020 saw an increase in fatal crashes. The report, which is released annually, shows that 38,824 lives were lost in traffic crashes nationwide in 2020 – the highest number of fatalities since 2007.  According to the ...

Law enforcement officials in South Carolina are preparing for the ‘100 Deadly Days of Summer,’ the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which traditionally sees an increase in the number of people killed on roadways across the state.  The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has stepped up its efforts to encourage motorists ...

When people think about the common causes of auto accidents, they usually think about motorists who drive too fast – but slow driving can be just as dangerous. A new ‘Slow Poke’ law in the Palmetto State prohibits motorists from cruising in the left-hand lane on South Carolina interstates. The law, officially named the ‘Move ...

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety (SCDPS) has launched its ‘Sober or Slammer’ campaign ahead of Christmas and New Year’s Eve, two holidays that traditionally see a surge in drunk driving incidents.  South Carolina state troopers and officers are cracking down on impaired drivers during the campaign, which will run until New Year’s Day. ...

In recent years, many states have introduced laws banning talking and texting while driving. The purpose of these laws is to reduce the levels of distracted driving which are contributing to car accidents on our roads. However, the laws enacted in most states have completely ignored the use of apps, and that is becoming problematic. ...

Labor Day is a little more than a week away, and many individuals in the Columbia area will embark on a road trip over the long weekend. However, it is important to drive safely and alertly due to the large increase in auto accidents occurring on our nation’s roads this year. In fact, the National ...