Charleston, SC Personal Injury Law Blog

Truck accidents can occur for many different reasons, which is why drivers are required to take training and certification before they can operate a truck. Other factors like road conditions, weather and the vehicle itself may add to the risks of an accident happening. A truck accident in Charleston, South Carolina, last year prompted a family to file a lawsuit that involved claims against the government and several private groups. The truck accident, which happened in January 2012, caused numerous injuries to the victim, an 11-year-old girl, at that time.

According to the report, the girl from Mt. Pleasant was crossing at a Park West Boulevard intersection when the accident happened. The truck driver failed to stop the vehicle on time, causing the victim to be thrown more than 40 feet. The lawsuit claims that the driver of the truck sped through traffic even though other vehicles stopped for crossing children. The family claims that the driver was negligent during the time of the accident, which caused emotional and physical suffering to the child. The mother, who witnessed the accident, also stated that she suffered emotional trauma.

Motorcyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists on the road. At the same time, other motorists should respect those rights and exercise care when motorcyclists are on the road. If a motorist allows negligence to overcome his or her better judgment, motorcycle accident may occur. Unfortunately, many accidents involving motorcycles are fatal because the rider has so little protection.

Roughly 100 miles from Charleston, in popular Myrtle Beach, a 46-year-old motorcyclist was recently killed when his motorcycle was struck by a white van that failed to yield to the right of way. He was taken to a regional medical center where he was pronounced dead.

When dogs have a bad day, even postal carriers have to flee. That is what the South Carolina United States Postal Service found out after it was informed that workplace injuries are being reported by its carriers who have been experiencing high numbers of dog attacks this year in Charleston and Columbia.

According to a USPS spokesperson, 22 mail carriers in the Greater South Carolina District have already been bitten by dogs this fiscal year. Last year, there were 28 reported attacks on postal carriers. The trend may surpass those figures.

The message is clear -- "Don't drink and drive." Despite repeated announcements, drunk driving that leads to fatal accidents remains a serious issue faced by local authorities in the United States, including in Columbia, South Carolina. As cases continue to increase, enhanced measures are being implemented by South Carolina, including imposing tougher measures and laws.

Impaired driving involving alcohol use is the reason for an estimated 10,000 wrongful deaths annually in the U.S. A 2011 survey found that more than 14 percent of drivers admitted to driving with a blood alcohol content level that is close to the current legal limit. Such negligent behavior causes pain and suffering to the families of victims who suffer terrible and tragic deaths and to the victims, if they are injured in an accident.