Car Accident, In the News, Motorcycle accident
August 8th, 2014
Motorcycle and Pickup Truck Collision Results in Deadly Crash
Troopers in Kershaw County reported Thursday, August 7, 2014 around 12:00 P.M. a motorcycle traveling on U.S. Highway 601 collided with a pickup truck at the intersection of U.S. 601 and Lachicotte Road. The accident occurred when the pickup pulled out in front of the motorcycle on Highway 601. Authorities on the scene reported the… Read More
Car Accident
July 29th, 2014
Richland County jury rules in favor of Florida couple
A Richland County jury recently awarded a Florida couple $600,000 regarding a 2010 car accident. Attorney Robert Goings represented the Florida couple. On August 2, 2010 Leonard Carey and Carol Bennett’s vehicle was at a full stop at the intersection of Interstate 77 and Two Notch Road when a van from Dyer Inc. rear-ended them. At the time… Read More
Car Accident
July 17th, 2014
SC rural roads deadliest in the U.S.
A new study claims that the roads in rural South Carolina have the highest fatality rate in the U.S., wbtv.com reported on July 11. Transportation research group TRIP identified that South Carolina has the highest rate of road deaths compared to other states. The group said there are 3.99 road-related deaths in South Carolina for every 100 million miles… Read More
Car Accident, Motorcycle accident, Truck Accident
July 13th, 2014
Rules of the Road in South Carolina: Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
The Richland County Sheriff’s Department and the South Carolina Highway Patrol have teamed up for a new campaign to educate South Carolina Drivers on the proper actions to take when encountering emergency vehicles while on the road. At the Goings Law Firm, LLC we want to help spread the word about this new campaign in… Read More
Car Accident, Product Liability, Truck Accident
June 20th, 2014
The Future is here: Driverless Cars and the Future of Automobile Litigation
A concept that was once limited to futuristic sci-fi movies is now a reality- a car that can drive itself. Recently, there has been a lot of news coverage about how driverless cars will soon be ready to enter the market and our roadways. Car companies like BMW, Mercedes Benz, and Toyota are just a… Read More
Car Accident, Truck Accident
June 17th, 2014
Ambulance and Tractor-trailer Collide in Orangeburg, S.C.
On Tuesday, June 17, a Tractor-trailer collided with an ambulance on Highway 176 in Orangeburg, S.C. The ambulance was carrying two patients who were being transported from a previous accident. The ambulance was in the process of making a U-turn when the accident occurred. Our prayers go out the drivers, passengers, and families of those… Read More
Car Accident, Truck Accident
June 13th, 2014
Tracy Morgan Injured in Auto Accident caused by Wal-Mart truck.
Saturday morning, June 8, well-known actor and comedian, Tracy Morgan, was injured in an accident caused by a Wal-Mart tractor-trailer while traveling on the Jersey Turnpike. Morgan is a former television star on the shows Saturday Night Live and “30 Rock.” Jimmy Mack McNair, another comedian who was in the car with Morgan, was killed… Read More
Car Accident
June 6th, 2014
South Carolina Passes Ban on Texting While Driving
QUIT TEXTING, AND DRIVE! On Wednesday, June 4, the South Carolina General Assembly passed a statewide ban on texting and driving. The bill is now on the Governor’s desk where it is anticipated that the bill will be signed into law. During the first six months after the law takes effect, police and troopers will… Read More
Car Accident
June 5th, 2014
Motorcycle Safety: How to stay safe while riding your Motorcycle
With the warm weather and long summer days ahead, you can bet that a lot of motorcycles will be hitting the road in the coming moths. Whether you are headed to the beach, up-to the mountains, or just taking a cruse around town, check out these motorcycle safety tips to ensure your ride is as safe… Read More
Car Accident, Truck Accident
June 5th, 2014
Moped Driver Killed in Collision with Tractor-Trailer
On Wednesday June 6, 2014, a tractor-tailor hauling turkeys collided with a man driving a moped, causing the moped driver to be thrown from the moped and killed instantly. The collision happened at the intersection of Belfast Rd. at Silverstreet in Newberry, South Carolina. The accident closed Bellfast Road for several hours while the scene… Read More
