On Friday, April 17, 79-year-old Charleston resident Bella Cousette died as a result of injuries sustained in a collision with an 18-wheeler. According to ABC 4 News, officers responded to a crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler near Reflectance Drive around 10:50 a.m. “A preliminary investigation indicates the Hyundai SUV was exiting a parking […]
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Whether you are driving through crowded city streets, long highways, or rural backroads, we’ve become accustomed to sharing our roadways with a variety of vehicles. None, however, provides an extra dose of heightened anxiety than that of the oversized tractor-trailers. Sharing a road with these heavy-haulers often requires a bit more caution than most and […]
When driving on South Carolina roadways, you’ll come across various vehicles ranging from small and quick motorcycles to large and in-charge 18-wheelers. Due to their stature and length, semi-trucks can raise anxiety and caution even in the most confident drivers, and for good reason. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, more than 5,000 […]
There are plenty of drowsy drivers on the road each day, each taking a major risk each time they get behind the wheel. From overnight shift workers to new parents, insufficient sleep puts plenty of people at risk. And it goes without saying why encountering a drowsy driver is risky. According to the National Highway […]
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Trucks are the largest vehicles on the road, and when traveling alongside them at high speeds, it can feel quite daunting. Driving is what truckers do for a living, and there are many rules and regulations to keep all of us safe. Unfortunately, truck accidents can still happen. And, the dangers of truck accidents are […]
Dump truck accidents occur often, with rocks chipping windshields and causing minor damage as these heavy haulers move through construction sites. Accidents resulting in serious injuries are much less common, but according to the National Safety Council, they are on the rise – up 10% since 2019. While not as common as passenger vehicle accidents, […]
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Vehicle technology has improved significantly in the last decade, with a suite of innovative features now standard on most models. While people once solely relied on seatbelts and airbags to keep them safe, today’s drivers have access to advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). However, is the technology preventing car accidents? – Let’s examine! Is New Auto […]
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Even minor fender benders can be a major inconvenience. But when a driver flees the accident scene, the situation becomes much more dire. If you were involved in a hit and run in Charleston, our car accident lawyers can help. Our team will never steer you wrong, fighting relentlessly for the damages you deserve. Steps […]
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Driving a fully loaded semi truck is no easy task, requiring commercial truck drivers to employ precision and skill behind the wheel. But enormous pressure to deliver loads as quickly as possible all too often leads to reckless driving and fatigue. Resulting in commercial truck accidents – an accident that is often catastrophic. Let our […]
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Trucking accident cases are very complex, with more parties involved than those who were present at the crash scene. Because of the complicated nature of these cases, it is important to have an experienced South Carolina truck accident attorney on your side. At Hoffman Law Firm, our team of South Carolina attorneys understand the unique […]
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