Car Accident, Personal Injury
October 6th, 2015
Columbia Flooding Causes Catastrophic Insurance Property Damage Claims
Over the weekend the state of South Carolina received torrential rainfall that caused historic flooding across our state. Our hometown of Columbia has experienced especially catastrophic damage. Many people have lost their homes to rising floodwaters. Others have been injured in auto accidents resulting from many of South Carolina’s roads and bridges being washed out.… Read More
Personal Injury
September 21st, 2015
Greenwood mayor apprehended for drunk driving
Greenwood mayor David Welborn Adams was recently arrested after authorities accused him of operating a vehicle while under the influence, an article from wistv.com reported on September 20. On September 19, authorities from the South Carolina Highway Patrol arrested the 49-year-old mayor on Edgefield Street. Mayor Adams was reportedly at a safety checkpoint when he… Read More
Personal Injury
August 13th, 2015
Child drowning incidents in SC surged in July
Data provided by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revealed that South Carolina had the leading number of child drowning incidents across the nation in July, wpde.com reported on August 10. In the data collated from USA Swimming Foundation, there were 8 incidents of child drowning in South Carolina since January 1, five of which occurred in July.… Read More
Car Accident, Personal Injury
August 6th, 2015
Columbia Auto Accident at the corner of Gervais St. and Assembly St.
Another auto accident at the center of downtown Columbia has left one car severely damaged. The Columbia auto accident happened at the intersection of two of Columbia’s major roads. One of the cars involved in the accident rolled-over and collided with a traffic light post. Those who are familiar with the city of Columbia know… Read More
Car Accident, Personal Injury
August 5th, 2015
Columbia Auto Accident Causes Damage to Local Cemetery
On Monday August 3, 2015 an accident that occurred in downtown Columbia at the intersection of Sumter and Gervias Streets caused one of the cars to crash into the cemetery at Trinity Episcopal Church. The accident occurred because one driver failed to yield to a right-of-way and crashed into another car. The collision caused one… Read More
Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
July 29th, 2015
Filing an Incident Report: The first step to your South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Claim
If you have been injured on the job or believe that you may have been injured on the job, then it is important to file an incident report with your employer in order to memorialize the accident causing the injury. A workplace injury can vary from an event causing life-altering injuries or even death, to… Read More
ATV / 4-Wheeler Accident, Car Accident, Motorcycle accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
July 6th, 2015
Motorcyclist Killed in Parade on Fourth of July
A Hartsville man was killed in a motorcycle accident when he was struck by another car. The motorcyclist was riding in a parade that took place over the July 4th holiday. We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the victim and his family. The July 4th… Read More
Car Accident, Motorcycle accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident
July 1st, 2015
Steps to take if you are the Victim of an Auto Accident
An auto accident can be overwhelming, confusing, and terrifying. As we have already noted several times, auto accidents are on the rise this summer in South Carolina. At the Goings Law Firm, LLC, we want you to be prepared if you are the unfortunate victim of a South Carolina auto accident. By taking certain key… Read More
Car Accident, Personal Injury, Truck Accident, Wrongful Death
June 29th, 2015
Another Fiery Crash Shuts Down I-26 in Upstate South Carolina Over the Weekend
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, a crash in Spartanburg, South Carolina shut down I-26 for over twenty-four hours while crews worked to clean up the wreckage. This horrific crash happened when a tanker truck carrying diesel fuel and gasoline was involved in a wreck with two other vehicles. The crash caused a massive fire to… Read More
Car Accident, In the News, Motorcycle accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
June 25th, 2015
Richland County Man Killed by Drunk Driver in Motorcycle Accident
On Saturday evening, June 20, 2015, a Richland County man was killed while riding his motorcycle on Leesburg Road. Another Columbia area driver, who was driving under the influence, caused the crash. Reports state that the at-fault driver has been arrested for felony DUI involving a death. The victim of this motorcycle accident leaves behind… Read More
