Pedestrian Accident

The Food Safety Working Group recently released a report showing that food safety is getting better. “We’re well on our way to building a modern food safety system,”  said Health and Human Service’s Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The group was founded in 2009 to oversee President Obama’s food safety activities. Food safety has been a major issue for many years, and according to the Institute of Medicine, the Food and Drug Administration has not been preventing foodborne illness well enough.

The Food Safety Modernization Act improved the ability to detect outbreaks faster, and enforce safety at processing plants. The USDA created a policy that forces meat facilities to hold products until they can be determined safe enough for selling. The Centers for Disease Control’s report shows the rate of E. coli contamination lowering, but salmonella is still increasing. The Food Safety Modernization Act, a $1.4 billion bill, also gave the FDA authority to issue recalls if the company doesn’t recall the tainted food. Sellers and manufacturers are also now forced to send notices to all customers who purchased the recalled product, according to news reports.

As a personal injury lawyer, I hope nobody is harmed by a contaminated or defective product. If you or a loved one are adversely affected due to an unsafe product, discuss your case with a personal injury lawyer Charleston.

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.

A South Carolina driver collided into a pedestrian in Spartanburg County around 9:36pm on Thursday in Boiling Springs. The driver did not stop for the pedestrian, said a representative for South Carolina Highway Patrol. The suspect was driving his SUV along SC-9 when he slammed into two people walking the median. A 47-year-old pedestrian was killed in the crash after being thrown into northbound lanes. The other crash victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The SUV driver fled the scene of the wreck and is no under arrest for hit-and-run charges and no proof of insurance, according to news reports.

As a Columbia auto accident attorney, my thoughts are with the family of those harmed in the pedestrian crash. I hope nobody else was hurt in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in a collision, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your case and help defend 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.

A fatal wreck occurred Wednesday night in Marion County. The wreck remains under investigation by South Carolina Highway patrol. The pedestrian was attempting to cross the roadway when he was hit around 6:21pm along US 76 in Marion County, outside Mullins. According to news reports, the 50-year-old was hit and killed instantly. The female driver did not remain at the scene of the wreck, but was later discovered by police authorities. Charges may be filed against the driver as South Carolina Highway Patrol continues to investigate the wreck.

As a Beaufort auto accident attorney, my thoughts are with the family of the accident victim. My thoughts are with those who were harmed. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help defend your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best possible outcome.

A man crossing Highway 76 was hit by two vehicles last night around 6:30pm, said Highway Patrol. The 50-year-old man succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the wreck in Mullins. There is no autopsy planned at this time. Nobody else was injured in the wreck, and so far no other charges have been filed. The crash remains under investigation by South Caroline Highway Patrol, according to news reports.

As a Columbia auto accident lawyer, my thoughts are with his family. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help protect your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help walk you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best possible results.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol, Greenville Sheriff’s Office and Greenville Police Department joined to urge motorists to be aware of pedestrians. 105 pedestrian fatalities have been recorded so far this year, ten of which happened in Greenville County. This is a rise compared to the 84 during the same time last year. The increase in pedestrian fatalities have caused police to create SEE (Stop, Educate and Enforce), according to news reports.

“In order to prevent these kinds of tragedies we’re all going to have to learn our responsibilities,” explains Lt. Dean Elliott of the Greenville Police Dept.   “We all grew up to often with the misunderstanding that pedestrians always have the right of way regardless of where they are in the roadway. That’s simply not the case.  A well educated pedestrian about his responsibilities in that roadway will help us to bring down those figures.”

As a Moncks Corner auto accident attorney, I’m glad authorities are making an effort to reduce pedestrian fatalities. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash, discuss your case with a  personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, and discuss any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help walk you through your case by guiding you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible results.

A 20-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck while walking along Interstate 26, according to the Lexington County Coroner’s office. The victim sustained massive body trauma when they were hit around 6:10am on Saturday close to the St. Andrews Road off-ramp. The pedestrian was walking on the roadway when he was hit by a car, then suddenly three more cars collided into him, said the South Carolina Highway Patrol. The collision remains under investigation by authorities, according to news reports.

As a Florence auto accident attorney, my thoughts are with the family of the pedestrian. I hope nobody else was harmed in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash, have your case evaluated by a personal injury attorney who can help protect your legal rights by discussing your case, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can assist you with your case by guding you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

A rising number of pedestrian deaths is concerning South Carolina Highway Patrol. “We’ve had five killed here,” South Carolina Highway Patrol Lt. James Filyaw said. “There’s a lot of room for improvement. If you look at it statewide, it’s up 24 percent over the state.” During this time last year, there were 81 deaths, while this year there have been 101. Police have escalated enforcement by urging drivers and pedestrians to remain cautious. Many have been forced to use a bike or walk due to rising gas prices. Officials say the number of holiday shoppers along the streets is also concerning. Christmas vacation from school may also lead to a higher number of pedestrians, according to news reports. “Unfortunately, people are much more distracted this time of year,” Davis said. “But the probability (for a collision is much higher).”

As a Columbia auto accident attorney, I’m glad police are working on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. If you or a loved one were harmed in an accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your claim and work to defend 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.

Pedestrian deaths are rising in South Carolina, especially in Columbia, where 10 fatalities his year happened compared to six deaths last year. “That’s six more than they had last year – quite an increase,” said S.C. Highway Patrol Capt. Brad Hughes, commander of Troop One. His troopers cover a six-county Midlands area that includes Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties. A press conference revealed that pedestrian deaths have spiked and advised on ways to avoid thse accidents. Pedestrian deaths have risen 24% across the state. Most pedestrians who are killed were either drinking alcohol, wearing dark clothes, or walking with their back to traffic, according to news reports. “Motorists, too, can change their driving habits to help address this issue,” the officer said.

As a car accident lawyer Florence, I hope that nobody else was harmed in this crash. My thoughts are with those who were harmed. If you or a loved one were hurt in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, assess your case, help defend your rights, and answer any legal questions you have concerning your case. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through the legal processes associated with your case in order to help ensure the best possible outcome.

Police are still trying to identify a pedestrian who was killed on US 17 Friday night. The wreck happened around 9pm near Bull Corner Road when a black male in his early 20′s succumbed to his injuries after being hit by more than one car. The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Officer believe he was hit by more than one car, and as many as five. One driver pulled over to call 911, just before two more cars hit the victim. The body was sent to the Medical University of South Carolina for an autopsy. Investigators are attempting to get an identity of the man who had no identifying marks. He has yet to be linked to a missing-person report, according to news reports.

As an auto accident lawyer, I hope police identify the victim soon. If you or a loved one were hurt in a collision, get in touch with a personal injury attorney who can work to defend your legal rights. A personal injury lawyer can also help guide you through the steps associated with your personal injury case in order to reach the best possible outcome.