According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riding in a school bus is the safest way for your child to travel to and from school. However, as with any form of transportation, there is still some risk involved. Children should be especially careful in the “danger zone” – the area 10 feet behind, … Read More »
After a night out with friends, many people use all kinds of rules of thumb to see whether or not they are able to drive. You may be among the many who think you are able to gauge how sober you are; but what if your estimation is wrong? Drinking and driving in South Carolina … Read More »
Charleston City Council recently passed a law banning texting while driving. The law was passed just a short time after a similar texting and driving ban was placed on the city of Mt. Pleasant. The new law prohibits sending or viewing text messages, reading or sending emails, or taking photos while driving in the city … Read More »
This is one mobile app we hope you’ll never need, but should always have with you – just in case! After a car accident, there are several mistakes often made by victims in a state of panic or confusion; these mistakes can cost you thousands of dollars or even ruin your case! The Sink Law … Read More »
Insurance companies do not always deploy investigators to monitor the activities of South Carolina auto accident claimants, but it is a common occurrence. While you shouldn’t be overly concerned about it if you’re being honest about your injuries and how they are impacting your life; remember that investigators are working for the insurance companies. This … Read More »
The South Carolina legislature is considering at least a dozen distracted driving bills that could make it harder for people to get away with using a cell phone while driving . It is not yet illegal to use your cell phone on South Carolina roads – but it is very dangerous. According to the National … Read More »
Distracted driving is deadly , and texting while behind the wheel is one of the most dangerous examples of distracted driving. It increases the likelihood of being involved in a fatal car crash 23 times, according to a recent press release from the It Can Wait campaign against texting and driving. Distracted driving is a … Read More »
Teen drivers tend to drive more dangerously during the summer, between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to AAA. During the summer months, the top 10 deadliest days if the years for teens occur, according to the analysis. “Life feels more care-free when school’s out and teens have more opportunities to drive or ride in … Read More »
A teenage girl who became distracted while driving is being charged for the death of two people and the injury of a 1-year-old child. The 18-year-old crashed into a grandfather, his daughter and grandson while they were walking with the baby in the stroller along the 13600 block of Corsica Forest Drive around 11:35 a.m. … Read More »
Government officials, automakers, and safety advocates have met in Washington D.C. at the nation’s capital to talk about the distracted driving epidemic. Representatives from the Consumers Union were also on hand to discuss how new policies can be implemented to combat this dangerous trend. In this article , the Department of Transportation claims that 5,474 … Read More »
