A crash on I-26 involving multiple vehicles killed two and injured several others. The accident happened early in the afternoon on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The South Carolina Department of Transportation had to shut down the westbound lane of I-26 for several hours. Details...
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Why is “dining and driving” considered a distraction?
Many modern conveniences seem geared toward allowing drivers to remain productive while behind the wheel. Drive-thru restaurants tempt drivers with the notion of multi-tasking during a car ride. Unfortunately, drivers often overlook the dangerous nature of these...
The deadly truth about distracted drivers
Multitasking is a valuable skill in many areas of life. It helps if you can handle more than one project at work, and even parents of small children manage to accomplish many things at once. However, most will admit that trying to do one important task while...
Preventing motor vehicle accidents in the winter
As temperatures drop and the year comes to a close, many people around the country are preparing for wintertime driving. While some regions of the country have the equipment to handle driving in inclement weather, other areas -- where snowfall isn’t as common an...
A truck’s black box may provide crash-related information
When a commercial airliner crashes or has in-flight problems, investigators often glean valuable information from the vessel’s flight data recorder, commonly called the black box. If you have a serious accident involving a semitruck, you should know many of these...
The CSX train collision shows how suddenly a crash can occur
No one traveling aboard an Amtrak passenger train on a February night in 2018 suspected that it was on the same track as a stopped CSX freight train. The resulting collision resulted in injury and death and illustrated how suddenly a train crash can occur. What...
Do not let your body’s stress response fool you
Automobile accidents are inherently stressful events. Following a crash, you are apt to worry about yourself, your passengers and your vehicle. You may even feel uneasy about interacting with the other driver, police officers, emergency responders and others. You must...
What to do when you get to the hospital after a car accident
The vast majority of auto accidents that occur in South Carolina result in injuries rather than fatalities. While most people focus on lane closures in the aftermath of a traffic collision, the truth is that people in those cars may have sustained serious injuries in...
The most dangerous highways in South Carolina
Driving on the highway in South Carolina always comes with some risks. However, certain roadways pose greater dangers than others. Parents should make sure that kids learning to drive have adequate preparation so that they may avoid a car accident. The...
Do you have whiplash after a car accident?
If you are in a car accident, it is likely you will suffer from whiplash. When your head abruptly jerks forward and/or backward, it can damage your neck. Anything from a fender bender to a catastrophic crash can result in neck injuries. Whiplash can result in various...