South Carolina Highway Patrol Working to Achieve Target Zero in 2015
Unfortunately, highway fatalities were up last year in South Carolina, with 807 traffic deaths. South Carolina Highway Patrol is hoping to decrease that number to zero in 2015, with the…
Common Causes of Trucking Accidents
Getting in an accident with a semi-truck can easily result in catastrophic physical injury or fatal injuries. Sometimes, the cause of a truck accident may be related to the negligence…
What Type of Compensation is awarded in Accident Cases?
In a successful accident claim, damages may be awarded for a number of losses and other consequences of your injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a…
Common Auto Accident Injuries
Are you wondering if your auto accident injuries make you eligible to pursue compensation in an accident claim? To know for sure, you must contact our experienced Charleston accident lawyers….
More than 20 Million Vehicles Equipped with Faulty Air Bags
More than 12 million vehicles have been recalled around the world due to a dangerous defect in air bags, and the problem could affect 20 to 25 million cars in…
Drunk Driver Hits Cyclist
At 11:30pm on December 30th, a drunk driver hit a bicyclist on Attaway Street at Sumner Avenue. The cyclist told police that she was traveling westbound on Attaway when she…
Nissan’s total number of recalled vehicles due to defective airbags now amount to more than 660,000
Nishiku, Yokohama, Japan-based automaker Nissan Motor Corp.’s Nissan North America Inc. is issuing a recall for more than 226,000 additional vehicles in the global market due to issues of a…
Back-to-School Traffic Safety Tips to Protect Your Kids
Back-to-school season is a busy time for everyone. As the end of the summer draws near, families are already planning for the upcoming school year; buying supplies, figuring out schedules,…
Coal Truck Causes Crash, Injures Two
According to the Charleston Gazette, a coal truck crossed the center line on West Virginia 61 by Beards Fork a little before noon. 19-year-olds Justin Davis and Adam Sizemore were…
GM recalls 60,000 Saturns due to troublesome gear shifts
Automaker General Motors Co. issued recall for 60,000 Saturn Aura midsize cars due to reports that their automatic transmission shift levers are prone to showing the wrong gear, an error the car company…
Ford Announces 6 Separate Recalls in July
Detroit, Michigan-based automaker Ford Motor Co. announced six separate recalls earlier this month, affecting a total of 100,610 vehicles in North America. The vehicles were recalled because of potentially faulty…
Motorcycle Safety Tips
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, deaths caused by motorcycle accidents have increased by 55% since 2000. In 2010 alone, motorcycle crashes killed over 4,500 people. Preventing…
Consumer Alert: Choose Rideshare Services That Comply With South Carolina Law
Increasingly popular ridesharing smartphone apps such as Lyft, Uber, and Sidecar provide consumers with accessible transportation opportunities via their mobile devices. However convenient these services may be, a local news outlet reports that,…
GM will begin compensation program for crash victims Aug. 1
On Aug. 1, General Motors will begin accepting claims from victims and families of victims involved in accidents caused by defective ignition switches. After over a decade of keeping quiet, GM issued a recall on…
South Carolina Institutes Texting While Driving Ban
South Carolina governor Nikki Haley recently signed into law legislation that bans composing, sending, or reading a text-based communication while driving. The penalty for violating this law will be a $25…
Charleston Personal Injury Attorney Malcolm Crosland Achieves $225K Verdict for Injured Longshoreman
The Steinberg Law Firm is excited to announce that Charleston personal injury attorney Malcolm Crosland has successfully secured a $225,000.00 verdict for client Perry Dixon, a longshoreman who suffered severe hand…
A few tips to stay safe on the road during Memorial Day weekend.
Looking forward to Memorial Day? Warm weather, sunny skies, and a three-day weekend are in the near future for many as the holiday draws near. Unfortunately, traffic jams and auto…