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Blood alcohol concentration is defined as the amount of alcohol in a person’s blood stream. It’s often referred to as BAC and is measured by a percentage. For example, a BAC of 0.08% means there are 0.08 grams of alcohol for every 100 milliliters of blood. BAC is used to determine if someone is legally […]
Elderly drivers are considered to be anyone over the age of 65. Because of their age, older drivers often face issues with vision, cognition, and motor function. Vision changes, such as problems seeing at night or cataracts, can make driving difficult. Cognition, which includes memory and the ability to resist distractions, is also important while […]
Red light cameras have been banned in South Carolina since 2010. There is a new push for using red light cameras at intersections in Columbia, SC. What are red light cameras? The first red light camera program was implemented in New York City in 1992. Now, “more than 70 communities in 12 States and the […]
Second-hand drinking not only affects the person doing the drinking but also everyone who crosses paths with that person. Second-hand drinking is not about the physical effects of alcohol, like getting a hangover. Instead, it’s about how someone’s drinking can change their behavior and hurt others. More than likely, you have never heard of the […]
States with worst drivers. Here are the top 10 per Forbes Advisor: The Palmetto State ranks 10th when it comes to the worst drivers in the United States. Forbes Advisor compared all 50 states and Washington D.C. to find which states have the worst drivers, using six key metrics: How many fatal accidents per 100,000 […]
Rear end accident in South Carolina? We have put together a comprehensive list of steps you need to take after being rear-ended. These steps are easy to remember and will help if you decide to file a personal injury claim: US Statistics With over 228 million drivers in the United States, serious auto accidents happen every day. […]
Injured by a drunk driver? Drunk driving deaths per year About one-third of all traffic fatalities in South Carolina involve a drunk driver. This is one of the highest rates in the nation. If you or a loved one suffered injuries because of a drunk driver’s negligence, you might be eligible for compensation for your […]
Insurance company bluff? Don’t fall for it. If you’ve suffered injuries in an auto accident, you can bet that you’ll get a call from an insurance adjuster sooner rather than later. The adjuster might act like your friend, but they’re doing a job. That job is to make your claim disappear and pay you as little as possible. The insurance adjuster […]
South Carolina truck accident fatalities are at an all-time high. Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2020 there were 132 fatalities involving big trucks in South Carolina, up from 122 in 2019. NHTSA.gov The number one contributor to these fatalities is truck drivers speeding, most likely trying to get to their destination before […]
Uninsured Motorist Accidents Did you know that in South Carolina one out of every thirteen people on our roads is driving without insurance? Those who do have insurance are only required to carry $25,000 of liability coverage. This means if you are in a car accident by no fault of your own, the at-fault driver’s […]
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