Not every effect that serious injuries from a car accident can have on your life is the same. Some consequences, like being out of work for months or having to undergo extensive physical therapy, are obvious. Others may be very clear to you but more difficult to...
Get to know the dangers of T-bone crashes
T-bone crashes are collisions that happen when one vehicle hits the other from the side. Also known as side-impact collisions or broadside crashes, these crashes cause frontal damage to one vehicle and side damage to the other. It is common to see people suffer...
What’s fair when a loved one dies in a preventable car crash?
The so-called justice system is very difficult for many and leaves people wondering what rights they really have after they experience a tragedy. The loss of a loved one in a car crash caused by someone else's bad driving decisions, like drunk driving or texting at...
4 things you should never do when making a car insurance claim
You buy car insurance with the hope that you never need to make a claim. However, if you’re involved in an accident, one of the first things you’ll do is contact your insurance company. It’s easy to fall into the trap of believing that your insurance agent will do...
Have you really protected yourself from distracted driving?
People have to think of distracted driving as an issue that affects other people. In fact, research shows that while people believe distracted driving is dangerous, many people still believe that they can safely text while driving. There are many ways that carrying...
Study finds SC second most dangerous state for driving
As you drive down South Carolina highways, you may be aware of the dangers other drivers can create. Between distracted driving, speeding, drunk driving and more, you may not always feel safe sharing the road. If you feel that driving in South Carolina is more...
What can I do to protect my teen driver?
It can be both exciting and stressful for you when your teenager starts driving. While they are experiencing this newfound freedom, they should know that driving is also a privilege and a responsibility. Unfortunately, many teenagers enthusiastically accept the...
Don’t be at a total loss when your auto insurance comes up short
The insurance company totaled your car after the accident, but the money they’re offering won’t even come close to what you originally paid. As unfair as it may seem, you’re still on the hook for everything remaining on your loan, no matter how much your insurance is...
Determining fault in a roundabout accident
Sometimes it seems that wherever you go, there’s a new roundabout cropping up. You’re cruising along when you must suddenly slow down, merge and drive a partial loop. The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has mapped 17 roundabouts throughout the...
Protect Your Child from School Bus Accidents
School buses are among the safest modes of transportation because of their strict construction standards which include compartmentalization crash protection, thick seats, fuel tank protections, and their bright yellow color. However, many accidents occur when a child...