Auto Accidents

A suspect who allegedly shot a woman was killed after colliding his vehicle, said Anderson County officials. The 33-year-old succumbed to his injuries Sunday morning. Police believe he accidentally shot the woman then drove away in a panic and collided. His vehicle veered off the side of the roadway and crashed into a utility pole along with several trees. The driver was ejected from the car. At the time of the collision, his blood alcohol level was nearly thee times as high as the .08 legal limit, according to news reports.

As a Columbia car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with those involved in this collision. I hope nobody else was harmed in the wreck. If you or a loved one were harmed by a reckless driver, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case, help protect your rights, and answer any questions you may have concerning your case.

Saturday morning, a 21-year-old drunk driver collided into a Columbia police vehicle, then hit a downtown building. He sustained injuries in the wreck and was treated for injuries at a nearby hospital before getting taken to a detention center. The incident happened around 7:30am when the suspect ran a red light and collided with the police vehicle. The driver then crashed into a restaurant downtown. The restaurant owner said they will re-open once damage is repaired.

As a Charleston car accident lawyer, I hope those hurt in this collision heal fully from their injuries. If you or someone you know was harmed in a collision, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can help evaluate your case and assess your claim, and assist you through the legal processes associated with your case. A lawyer can also answer any questions you have relating to the case. With a lawyer on your side, you can rest assured they will fight for you.

South Carolina State Representative Don Bowen is supporting a ban on texting while driving. Different versions of the bill have failed over the past two years. However, two recent collisions and a recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board may sway people to support the bill, which says drivers face a fine of $100 and 2 points off their driving record if caught texting while driving. They could face a $10,000 fine and as many as 10 years in prison if there is a fatal collision.  One particular collision involving a 22-year-old who had high blood alcohol content and was texting previous to the collision. His father is pushing for lawmakers to support the bill which bans texting in South Carolina, according to news reports. Don Bowen says, “We need to have a strong law that pertains to texting, especially when somebody’s killed or dismembered in an accident that’s caused by texting.”

As a Columbia personal injury attorney, I look forward to hearing more about this bill. I hope nobody is harmed in an accident caused by a texting driver. I always discourage drivers from distractions. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash caused by recklessness, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney.

A 28-year-old woman from Eastover succumbed to her injuries after an auto accident when she drove into the pathway of a vehicle on the South Carolina Hwy 378 close to the Sumter County line. The Richland County Coroner explained that a child was also in her vehicle, sitting in the backseat, when the wreck happened. She was hospitalized afterward and is undergoing treatment for serious injuries at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. The driver was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the collision and sustained traumatic injuries. According to news reports, authorities from the South Carolina Highway Patrol are now investigating the collision.

As a car accident lawyer Beaufort, I hope the child injured in this crash heals quickly and fully from her injuries sustained in the collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident caused by a reckless driver, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, discuss your case, and work through the legal processes involved with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome. A lawyer can be on your side and fight for your legal rights after a collision, which may have brought on many medical expenses.

New information regarding a hit-and-run wreck in Holly Hill has surfaced. A representative for the South Carolina Highway Patrol said they believe a 1996-1999 Ford Crown Victoria or Mercury Marquis with headlight damage is suspected for crashing then fleeing the scene of the fatal automobile wreck. The crash occurred around 5am on Sunday along Sugar Hill Road in Holly Hill. Witnesses who have any information are urged to get in touch with South Carolina Highway Patrol or Crime Stoppers. Information that leads to the arrest of a suspect could bring you a cash reward of $1,000. There are two cars suspected in the collision because they have similar body types, according to news reports.

As a Charleston car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the victim’s family in this tragic crash. I hope that police find the suspect involved in this collision as soon as possible. If you or someone you love was harmed in a crash caused by negligent driving, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, help assess the information of your case, and work hard to protect and defend your legal rights. A lawyer can work for you to ensure the processes of your case proceed smoothly.

A single-car wreck ended in tragedy for a man early Sunday morning, said a representative for South Carolina Highway Patrol. The wreck occurred at 2:25am on Neeses Highway when a 1999 Nissan driver ran off the side of the roadway then veered off the left side after overcorrecting. As a Columbia car accident attorney, I hear about many car wrecks involving drivers who overcorrect before crashing, and my thoughts are with the victim’s family in this auto accident. The driver then collided with a drain pipe then overturned. The 38-year-old female passenger was ejected from the car and pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck. According to news reports, nobody wore a seat belt in the collision. The collision remains under investigation by Highway Patrol and MAIT.

If you or someone you know were harmed in an auto accident caused by negligence, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your case and the many legal processes involved. A lawyer can also answer important legal questions and fully assess your case in order to reach the best possible outcome.

The driver who crashed into a 50-year-old Holly Hill man and a woman in Orangeburg County is being sought by South Carolina Highway Patrol. The wreck resulted in the death of the male victim. The collision happened near Holly Hill on Sugar Hill Road when a light-painted car hit the two pedestrians then fled the scene of the wreck. As a car accident attorney Charleston, my thoughts are with those involved in this crash. I hope police locate the suspect who left the scene of the accident as soon as possible. The woman involved in the wreck was transported to nearby hospitals for treatment of injuries, and currently undergoing medical treatment, according to news reports.

I hope nobody else was hurt in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

Prior to a collision that resulted in four injuries, a 17-year-old girl had bought alcohol using someone else’s driver’s license. The investigation revealed that the teen had purchased alcohol using the ID three times. She was identified in liquor store video surveillance footage. The woman she stole the license from had lost it around a year and half ago, and is not sure how it entered the possession of the suspect. According to news reports, it was determined there was alcohol inside her vehicle at the time of the wreck. There will be no criminal charges at this time.

As a car accident attorney Walterboro, I hope those who were injured in this collision heal quickly and fully. If you, or someone you know, were hurt in a crash, contact a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim and discuss your rights, along with answer your legal questions relating to the case. A personal injury lawyer can guide you through the case to help ensure your rights are protected.

Around 14,000 toasters are being recalled due to posing a fire hazard. The Hamilton Beach classic chrome 2-slice toasters are hazardous because their heating element may be energized despite it being turned off. This may pose a fire hazard for users. So far, five reports have indicated toasters being energized when first plugged in. Thankfully, there were no injuries resulting from the incidents. The toasters have a model number printed on the bottom, with a chromed steel exterior, front control panel, and other functions. They were sold across the country between August and November. The product was made in China, according to news reports.

As a Sumter car accident attorney, I hope nobody is harmed by this product. Please check to see if you own this toaster and return it immediately. If you or a loved one were affected by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can discuss your claim, assess your case, and go through any legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible results for your case.

Approximately 7,100 Arctic Cat Snowmobiles are being recalled due to posing a crash hazard for riders. The headlamp fuse may fail, causing the operator to be disoriented and possibly crash the vehicle. The problem was discovered during testing, and so far there have been no reported headlamp failures, or injuries related to the snowmobiles. Specific models of snowmobiles are undergoing a recall, including F, XF, and M. Their model name is on each side of the hood. They were sold to dealerships from May 2011 to September 2011 for about $10,500 to $13,00 each. They were made in the United States, according to news reports.

As a Florence auto accident lawyer, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this product. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.