Car Accidents

Car accidents continue to be a leading cause of injury in the U.S. In fact, according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel, millions of American drivers, passengers and pedestrians sustain injuries in motor vehicle crashes during any given year....

During an accident, you rely on your car's safety features, including the airbags. Airbag deployment saves countless lives yearly, but the consequences are devastating when they fail. Your car's airbags reduce the chance that you will hit your upper body or head on...

Suffering from a car crash can easily lead to a head injury that may result in brain trauma. Traumatic brain injuries - TBIs - can have a serious and lasting impact on the health of the victim. But in what ways can a TBI or other brain trauma change a person's life?...

Plenty of attention has fallen on dangerous driving behaviors over the years. This especially applies to matters like intoxicated driving or texting while driving. Drowsy driving is another issue that more people have paid attention to recently. Not only is it a major...

Some car wrecks inflict such devastating injuries that a motorist or passenger ends up losing a body part. Should you undergo amputation, you will have challenges in recovering and regaining your quality of life. The removal of a foot, an arm or even a finger could...

Driving a car is a major responsibility, as those behind the wheel must protect themselves, their passengers and other drivers with whom they share the road. However, aging can affect a driver's ability to handle a vehicle. The National Institute on Aging reports that...

Car accidents can have significant financial consequences, especially for those that suffer severe injuries. When someone else is at fault for your accident, you have the right to seek compensation for damages through a civil lawsuit in South Carolina. Economic...

When you drive, you probably give little or no thought to the tires on the vehicles with which you share the road. Still, when tires fail, they often cause catastrophic accidents. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were...

In an instant, a fall from a height, an auto collision or other such accidents may lead to serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries. Potentially having life-changing effects, SCIs commonly need immediate, emergent medical treatment, as well as ongoing care....

More teen drivers take to South Carolina’s roads during the summer months, but this means enhanced dangers for everyone. Teenage drivers are more prone to a number of dangerous driving behaviors than older motorists, and they are also more susceptible to distraction....