Most people involved in auto collisions are fortunate enough to survive them. While any accident can cause serious injuries, the deadliest type of accident is a head-on collision. They can be caused by a vehicle crossing the centerline or median into oncoming...
Tips for Training a Teen Driver
Training a teen driver so they remain accident free takes time and commitment on the part of parents or guardians. While driver’s education classes are a step in the right direction, teens need lots of additional practice to develop safe driving habits. They need to...
Auto Accidents and Spinal Injuries
The human body is not made to absorb the impact of an auto accident. Even a low speed collision can cause significant spinal injury. According to the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center, motor vehicle accidents, mostly cars, are a rising trend in spinal...
Safety Tips to Avoid Summer Road Trip Accidents
Summer road trips are a tradition for many families. As schools close for the year, people head off in their vehicles for vacation destinations. Car trips are expected to increase this summer as more families resume travel plans following the Covid-19 pandemic. ...
Navigating the Driving Hazards of Road Construction
Drivers in the Upstate have been dealing with the impacts of a major road construction project for several years. The I-85 widening project in Spartanburg and Cherokee counties involves widening 29 miles of interstate highway from four to six lanes, reconstruction of...
Fatal Car Accidents Rise Following Spring Time Change
Spring is here, and that means we all recently set our clocks forward one hour due to Daylight Savings Time. This year’s spring forward occurred on March 13th. The practice of moving the clocks became widely observed in the U.S. with the passage of a federal law,...
Were You Injured in a Rideshare Accident?
Rideshare has become an increasingly popular mode of transportation in recent years. South Carolina law refers to rideshares as transportation network companies (TNC). Uber and Lyft are the most widely used companies. They are convenient to book through mobile...
Winter Weather Means Dangerous Driving Conditions
The recent wintry weather in the Upstate reminds us that driving in winter conditions can be treacherous. It’s common to hear news reports of vehicles that have spun out, slid into ditches, or hit other vehicles due to deteriorating road conditions. AAA reports it...
Avoid Traffic Accidents This Holiday Season
Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day are just weeks away. The holiday season typically brings with it an increase in traffic accidents. With more people on the roads, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety recommends that drivers stay alert and pack...
Fall Time Change and Traffic Accidents
The end of daylight savings time in November of each year often means an increase in traffic accidents. As we transition off daylight savings time in the fall, it’s suddenly getting dark an hour earlier. People who are used to commuting home in daylight are now...