If you use your cellphone while driving, beware: on July 1, 2018, those traveling in Georgia will be subject to a new “Hands-Free” driving law. House Bill 673 affects people across the state, including those in Savannah and Augusta. Basically, if you’re driving your vehicle – don’t touch, don’t text, and don’t hold the phone … Read More »
Picture an action movie: The coolest character zooms into frame at astronomical speeds. American media glorifies the idea of speeding through the roadways, but in reality, speeding is a major detriment to our safety and lives. According to The Economist, compared to the rest of the world, the number of road fatalities in America each … Read More »
It is difficult to even look outside any given window and not see an automobile these days. You will be even more hard-pressed to go anywhere without using a car. Yes, here in the United States, and most of the world, the automobile is so essential, it and all of its oddities are often overlooked. … Read More »
Many people consider their hands-free use of cell phones much safer than using a handheld device to make a call. However, according to the National Safety Council infographic, these people might be laboring under a severe misapprehension. While hands-free devices do allow people to keep both hands on the wheel, this isn’t necessarily more helpful. … Read More »
If your South Carolina driver’s license is currently suspended, you know how difficult life can be without the freedom to legally drive yourself to work, school, or even to the grocery store. If you live in South Carolina and have a suspended license, this week is very important for you. The South Carolina DMV has … Read More »
A traffic collision occurs about once every 3.9 minutes in South Carolina. While each accident is unique, the difference between whether a commercial truck or a compact car is involved will change the way your personal injury case goes. Simple things like rules and regulations, collection of evidence and liability suddenly get more complex with … Read More »
In mid-March 2018, a woman in Tempe, Arizona was struck by a self-driving vehicle owned by ride-sharing company Uber. The victim was crossing the street at the intersection of Mill Avenue and Curry Road around 10 p.m. when the incident occurred. According to police reports, the car did have a human driver behind the wheel, … Read More »
The largest annual increase in highway deaths occurred in 2015. The past four decades witnessed a steady decline in fatalities, but this trend was broken in 2015 when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the largest annual percentage increase in 50 years. The also NHTSA reported that, with the statistics they collected thus … Read More »
In 2017 many South Carolinians have already lost their lives because of speeding, distracted drivers, and drinking & driving. It has left families broken and left without not knowing what to do next. Because of this, South Carolina continues to push its Target Zero Plan. If you were to drive around the state of South … Read More »
A driver can have their license suspended for a variety of reasons, including driving under the influence, violating insurance laws, not paying traffic citations, and for accumulating too many points on your record. Depending on your particular circumstances, you may be able to get your license reinstated. Additionally, some offenses may require more fines and … Read More »
