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Common Causes of Logging Truck Accidents

Logging truck accidents are often complex events that require detailed investigation to uncover the specific factors leading to the crash. Unlike typical car accidents, the huge size and weight of logging trucks mean that even a minor incident can result in severe injuries not only to the truck occupants but...

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Can I Sue the Auto Shop for Negligence?

You can sue an auto shop for negligence if their poor work causes damage to your car, which leads to injuries. Negligence includes not fixing the issue, causing new damage, or using incorrect parts. You must prove the shop’s negligence directly harmed you. If you or a loved one experienced...

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How Often Do Elder Drivers Cause Accidents?

Elder drivers, usually 65 or older, have higher accident rates than middle-aged drivers, but might be less often at fault than younger drivers. After age 75, the risk of at-fault accidents increases due to slower reactions and reduced vision. Other common causes include confusion at intersections, failing to yield, and...

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Should I Sue A Doctor Or The Hospital?

Depending on the facts of your medical malpractice claim, you may be able to sue the doctor, hospital, or both parties. It can be challenging to determine which party is at fault and liable for your damages. In most cases, it’s clear that the doctor is at fault. However, there...

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What Information Do I Need to File an Injury Claim?

If you’ve suffered an injury due to another person or entity’s negligence, you may have no idea how best to proceed in terms of protecting your rights and supporting your most complete recovery. A personal injury claim allows you to seek the compensation to which you’re entitled through the at-fault...

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Turning down your music may save your life

Thanks to an aggressive South Carolina Department of Transportation campaign, most Palmetto State motorists recognize the risks of distracted driving. Maintaining focus, though, is about more than stashing your smartphone until you reach your destination. Researchers have found a link between music volume and car wreck risk. To boost your...

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Car wrecks and back injuries

Were you injured in an auto wreck? You are not alone. Approximately 3 million Americans each year are seriously injured in car crashes. Some of the most severe injuries involve the neck and back. Spinal cord injuries may result in partial loss of nerve or motor function, even paralysis. The...

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Filing an insurance claim after a car crash

There are many steps to take after a collision, which can be confusing and overwhelming. This is especially true if there were injuries involved or if there is some confusion as to who was at fault. South Carolina residents may wonder how best to communicate with their insurance companies after...

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3 tips for staying active after an injury

Suffering an injury due to someone else’s negligence in South Carolina is devastating. If you are the type of person who stays active, your injury downtime can be frustrating. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to find ways to stay active and keep in shape...

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What is ‘microsleep?’

When a driver dozes off for even a second, catastrophic consequences can ensue. They can swerve into another lane or fail to stop when the vehicle ahead of them does. They may not see a pedestrian or bicyclist entering their path. There’s a term for brief episodes of dozing off,...

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