red traffic light with green arrow light up allow by law to turn right

Intersection accidents are among the most common collisions in South Carolina. Many of these crashes occur when drivers attempt to turn right at a red light, raising a fundamental question: When can you make a right turn on red in South Carolina? South Carolina Traffic Regulations for Right Turns on…

Heavy accident, Modern car accident involving many cars

South Carolina law requires motorists to purchase auto liability insurance. If you sustain injuries in a car accident in the state, you can seek compensation for your medical bills, property damage, lost wages, and pain and suffering by filing a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. But before you can pursue…

Road Accident

South Carolina is one of the most dangerous states in the country for motorists. In fact, the Charleston Daily recently reported that South Carolina ranked third worst for roadway safety in a study published by Wall Street 24/7. The state had a fatality rate of 20.5 per 100,000 people, and…

Angry driver pressing the horn

At some point, nearly every driver witnesses “road rage.” Many factors contribute to someone expressing road rage: they may be late or frustrated that they are stuck in traffic. Sometimes, the person is short-tempered and may feel safely anonymous, expressing anger from their car’s security. Regardless of the reason, road…

cars driving on interstate

When a confused or impaired driver enters a roadway going the wrong direction, they risk causing severe or even deadly head-on accidents. Recently, a Connecticut lawmaker was killed in a head-on collision caused by a wrong-way driver. His tragic death has brought new attention to the dangers of wrong-way driving,…

car following closely behind another car

Most drivers know all too well how frustrating it can be to travel behind a vehicle moving too slowly. However, frustration is no excuse for engaging in dangerous behaviors like following too closely or “tailgating.” This article explains why tailgating is so risky and what you should do next time…

women calling cops after accident; call a lawyer for steps to avoid post-accident

If you have ever been in a car accident, the experience can be emotional. Whether it is a minor fender-bender or a more serious collision, we should all take accidents seriously. If you browse through our website, it won’t take long to see how often car accidents happen here in…

Woman texting while driving

According to the state Department of Public Safety, distracted driving caused nearly 9,000 accidents in South Carolina in one recent year. Many of these accidents involved drivers who were texting while driving, which is why authorities have started cracking down on the dangerous driving habit. The South Carolina car accident…