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What Is a South Carolina FR-10 Form?
Posted in Interesting Articles on December 19, 2023
Have you been involved in a motor vehicle collision in South Carolina? You may be entitled to compensation if your accident resulted from another driver’s carelessness. Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a car crash can play a significant role in whether you receive the compensation you deserve. Completing and submitting the South… read more
How to Deal with Shock After a Car Accident
Posted in Rules Of The Road on December 18, 2023
Car accidents are violent events that can do severe damage to the human body – in some cases, enough to cause traumatic shock. This condition is particularly dangerous because its initial signs are easy to miss, yet it can become life-threatening without prompt treatment. As such, knowing what car accident shock symptoms to look for… read more
Do You Have to Replace Seatbelts After an Accident?
Posted in Personal Injury on October 31, 2023
Bent bumpers, broken glass, and crumpled hoods – obviously, these parts must be replaced following a car accident. But what about other, less obvious components that also undergo stress in a collision – namely, the seatbelt? Seatbelts are crucial safety devices, but can they continue to work as intended after a car crash that puts… read more
Motorcycle Lane Splitting vs. Lane Filtering: What’s the Difference?
Posted in Personal Injury on September 27, 2023
As smaller vehicles, motorcycles can do some things the larger vehicles they share the roads with can’t. Motorcyclists can execute certain special maneuvers, among them practices like lane splitting and lane filtering that could make it easier to keep moving when traffic is slow or stopped. Unfortunately, these maneuvers can also present a risk to… read more
Driving Rules for Golf Carts in South Carolina
Posted in Personal Injury on September 5, 2023
State law in South Carolina allows qualified drivers to operate golf carts on public roads and streets under certain circumstances and with limitations. Drivers must meet specific requirements to drive golf carts in public. Before you take your golf cart onto a public street or road, you should review the golf cart rules in SC…. read more
What Is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?
Posted in Personal Injury on August 22, 2023
Birth injuries and birth defects can have devastating and lasting effects on newborns and their families. However, some conflate the two concepts and assume either gives rise to a medical malpractice claim. But birth injuries and birth defects are not the same. Critical differences between them can influence whether a family may have a valid… read more
Is Motorcycle Lane Splitting Legal in South Carolina?
Posted in Personal Injury on July 31, 2023
Riding between lanes of traffic on a motorcycle is called “lane splitting.” But is this practice legal in South Carolina, and if not, what are the implications for doing so – particularly if it ends in an accident? What Is Lane Splitting? Lane splitting is riding a motorcycle on top of lane divider lines or… read more
Who Is at Fault for a Car Accident at an Intersection?
Posted in Personal Injury on July 31, 2023
Navigating an intersection can be a complex and hazardous task. When mishandled, a collision can happen. When car accidents occur at intersections, the consequences can be painful, traumatic, and financially disastrous. When vehicles collide in an intersection accident, who’s at fault? Because answering this question involves a detailed analysis of traffic laws and accident reconstruction,… read more
Posted in Personal Injury on July 19, 2023
While the new school year provides fresh opportunities to learn and grow, it can also present risks that parents, teachers, and students should be aware of, especially during the school commute. Here, the legal team at The Melonakos Law Firm shares some back-to-school safety tips for pedestrians, bus riders, bike riders, and motorists in the… read more
South Carolina Ranks Among the Worst States for Speed-Related Crash Deaths
Posted in Personal Injury,Rules Of The Road on July 17, 2023
A recent study found that South Carolina had the highest percentage of speed-related traffic fatalities in the United States in one recent year. Moreover, speed-related deaths in South Carolina have increased by 11 percent over the past decade. Understanding the factors contributing to these accidents is essential for staying safe on South Carolina roads. The… read more