by Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 30, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Commercial truckers in South Carolina may be interested to know that Congressional Democrats have proposed bills intended to compel the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to continue its work on a rule regarding guidelines for screenings and treatments for...
by Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 17, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The number of people killed in traffic accidents across the country increased alarmingly for the second year in a row according to data contained in a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report released on Oct. 6. Motor vehicle accidents in the United...
by Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 11, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Drivers in South Carolina are often aware of the dangers of distracted driving. Typically, drivers associate driving distractions with using a cellphone, texting or even talking to a passenger. Unfortunately, it is easy to overlook some of the more pernicious...
by Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 3, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Accident data released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that distracted driving accidents around the country claim thousands of lives and leave hundreds of thousands of road users injured every year. Road safety advocacy groups say that...
by Smith & Griffith, LLP | Oct 2, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
People in South Carolina who are considering purchasing a new vehicle may want to factor in that its size will have a role in their safety during an accident. Generally, bigger vehicles, like trucks and SUVs, are able to endure accidents better than smaller cars. When...