Big rigs, 18-wheelers, and large commercial trucks account for about five percent of registered vehicles on the roads and highways of America today. Yet they have the same rate of accidents and fatalities as passenger vehicles, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). This is because they travel more miles than passenger vehicles,…
Read moreTrying to prove a truck driver is at fault for an accident can be a challenge. If you sustained an injury due to the truck driver’s negligent actions, you deserve compensation from the insurance company to compensate for your medical bills, lost wages, and other losses. However, the evidence you need might not be available,…
Read moreWith the approach of the holiday season, opportunities to gather with friends and loved ones grow more frequent. While these gatherings can be a special time to be with the ones you love and observe cherished traditions, they’re not without risk. Each year, hundreds of Americans are injured in motor vehicle crashes around the holiday…
Read moreMany of us are familiar with the “black box” used in airplanes. These virtually indestructible devices constantly record information such as speed, direction, braking, and many other vital pieces of information. Most of us are unaware that the majority of trucks on U.S. roads and highways also contain “black boxes.” While no law mandates their…
Read moreAs the season turns from summer to fall, fatal car accidents are on the rise. The United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released statistics comparing 2019 to 2020. The data indicates that traffic fatalities increased in the autumn months of September, October, and November. There are identifiable causes that lead to…
Read moreFLORENCE COUNTY, SC – One person was killed, and another was injured in a head-on collision on Highway 51 in Florence County yesterday afternoon, according to WPDE. The collision happened southeast of Florence on Hwy 51 near Carnell Drive at 1:40 p.m. on July 30, after the driver of a 2015 Toyota Rav4 went over…
Read moreCOLLETON COUNTY, SC – A portion of Henderson Highway collapsed during intense flooding on Wednesday morning, putting at least two people in danger. According to Live5News, the flood water affected the 2300 block of Hendersonville Highway on July 28. Two people were attempting to turn around as to avoid the flooding. Their car got pulled…
Read moreSUMMERVILLE, SC – Police closed a portion of North Main Street to recreate a car crash for the purpose of their investigation on Thursday morning. According to Live5News, the original accident happened Sunday night, July 25. The Summerville police department’s traffic division closed North Main St. from the 700 block to Highway 78 to reconstruct…
Read moreJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC – An airman assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing died in an accident on Friday morning, officials say. According to Live5News, the airman’s identity has not yet been released. It is not clear where the accident happened or what caused it. Joint Base Charleston officials are expected to release more details…
Read moreCHARLESTON, SC – One person is dead after a motorcycle accident on west I-26 near Ravenel Bridge on Friday morning. According to Live5News, the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. on July 30 and did not involve any other vehicles. The identity of the victim has not yet been released. I-26 westbound was closed for about…
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