Child Passenger and Restraint Laws in South Carolina

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South Carolina has important child restraint laws in place that are intended to protect the young from being injured in traffic accidents. In 2017, the state updated these laws in relation to the weight and positioning of children in safety seats and passenger restraint systems. Booster seat requirements have also been modified. If your child…

February 17, 2022

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The 5 Steps You Should Take after a South Carolina Car Accident

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If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, it’s only natural to be confused about what comes next and what you should do next – to help protect yourself and your recovery. The shock that you experience can cloud your judgment, and you…

February 9, 2022

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What Causes Charter Bus Accidents?

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that there are more than 4,000 registered for-hire motorcoach companies across America. While these buses are convenient and provide reliable and lower-cost transportation in various industries and circumstances, they aren’t without their downsides. One of them is that they are inherently prone to accidents. Suppose you or…

January 27, 2022

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Don’t Assume Your Single-Vehicle Accident Was Your Fault

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According to the Information Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), there were 543 single-vehicle accidents in South Carolina during 2019, accounting for 54 percent of all motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, far too many people falsely believe that a single-vehicle accident must be the fault of the driver. While this liability is certainly true in some circumstances,…

January 12, 2022

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What to Do After a Workplace Accident

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Being involved in a workplace accident can come as quite a shock. Perhaps you did everything right and took all necessary safety precautions. Maybe you’ve worked the same job for decades and never sustained any injuries. Unfortunately, the negligence of others is often the cause of these accidents. In these instances, it’s crucial that you…

January 6, 2022

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What Should You Do after a Bus Accident?

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While buses offer an immense convenience, bus accidents can be exceptionally dangerous – not to mention terrifying. When you are on a bus, you can forego the worries of planning your route, fighting traffic, and scoring a parking spot, but if you’re injured in a bus accident, you’re likely to face a very difficult path…

December 7, 2021

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