In the United States, 13 car accidents occur every 60 seconds. That means every 4.6 seconds behind the wheel, the unthinkable occurs. A life that seemed fairly certain is now shrouded in medical visits, recovery, and claims. Unlike your healing journey, the claims process is on a strict timeline, and if you fail to adhere […]
As a driver in Charleston, we often share the roadways with motorcycles, cyclists, and electric scooters. While our primary focus tends to be on the other Trucks, SUVs, and sedans that occupy our roads, what happens in the event of a collision with the cyclist you didn’t see? In a bicycle-car accident, lives can be […]
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Reviewed By: Personal Injury Team Last Updated: June 29, 2026 In 2021, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety reported in their Traffic Collision Fact Book that a traffic collision occurred every 3.6 minutes. The 194-page report revealed key insights into car accidents in South Carolina, but it doesn’t outline what happens when another vehicle […]
Charleston Democratic state representative Wendell Gilliard is home recovering after being involved in a serious car accident on May 28. Following the Statehouse’s final budget approval, Count On News 2 reported that Gilliard was traveling home from Columbia on I-26 when his vehicle was struck near exit 177 by another vehicle that had swerved to […]
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Car accidents, whether minor or severe, are traumatic events that can leave more behind than just a bruise or a broken bone. According to the study Psychiatric consequences of road traffic accidents published in the British Medical Journal, “Almost one-fifth of subjects, however, suffered acute stress syndrome characterized by mood disturbance and horrific memories of […]
Did you know that more than 44,000 automotive accidents result from malfunctioning vehicles? According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 1,000 recalls were issued for vehicles, car seats, tires, and other equipment in 2023, followed by the recall of nearly 35 million cars. We rely on our vehicles to transport ourselves and our […]
In the wake of a car accident, any broken bones, cuts, or scrapes will heal in time – but some pain lingers, serving as a constant reminder of what you’ve endured. Chronic pain is a form of longstanding inflammation that affects approximately 60 million people globally. The effects of this pain can be felt years […]
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Becoming the victim of a car accident with a single driver is often overwhelming, let alone becoming one of three or more victims involved in a multiple-vehicle collision. A multi-vehicle accident is a crash involving three or more vehicles. While an accident involving two vehicles is often straightforward, adding more vehicles to the mix creates […]
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The days of hearing dial-up tones on our computers or waiting for an email from a friend are long gone. Now, contacting someone or accessing the internet is almost instantaneous; with a simple click or touch, we get to where we want to be in no time. While we can thank technology for our quick […]
If you’ve ever had the pleasure of driving on South Carolina’s roadways, you already know that potholes and ever-changing weather conditions are the least of your concerns. According to MoneyGeek, who analyzed data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found driving at night is nine times more […]
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