Road Safety

Truck Accident Injuries

Six Common Truck Accident Injuries

Between 2013 and 2017, fatalities from truck accidents in South Carolina rose 32.7 percent. South Carolina Department of Public Safety data collected from that time period shows that across the board, disregarding traffic signs, speeding, not yielding the right of way, and driving under the influence are primary contributing factors in vehicle accidents. That means …

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South Carolina Truck Accidents

Determining Negligence and Fault in South Carolina Truck Accidents Involving Emergency Trucks and Vehicles

A collision involving an emergency vehicle is devastating. In many cases, South Carolina truck accidents involving ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency response vehicles are fatal for both parties involved. How Common Are Collisions with Ambulances? A 2015 article released by ems.gov analyzed 20 years of nationwide data and determined that about 4,500 accidents involve …

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When Drivers And Road Workers Work Together To Prevent Road Construction Accidents

Ah, summertime… The smell of freshly mowed lawns, the taste of freshly squeezed lemonade, and… The sound of construction work. It’s no surprise to any South Carolina resident that summer means road construction (and potential road construction accidents). The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has a 10 year plan in place to continually work …

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