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At a time when the minimum wage is $7.25 per hour in South Carolina, some Uber drivers are reportedly making more than double that rate transporting people through the rideshare service. According to an estimate of driver earnings in major cities from Uber, drivers in some U.S. cities are making more than $40 an hour....

It turns out those commercials you see touting a vehicle's safety by showing footage of crash test dummies in simulated car accidents might not apply to everyone. According to a recent report, female drivers are 73% more likely to be severely injured in car accidents when compared to male drivers involved in similar crashes. Women...

Wrong-way crashes have become a huge issue in the U.S., and recent tragedies in South Carolina are drawing even more attention to the problem. A wrong-way accident happens after a motorist drives in the opposite direction of traffic. This can happen on a regular road, one-way roads, in parking lots, or on a divided highway....

It happens far too often when you're cruising along a South Carolina highway. You switch to the passing lane but are blocked from making any progress by someone who is driving way too slowly and refuses to move over. If this has ever happened to you, you'll be happy to learn the state is taking...

There are many factors that go into building a strong car accident case. One of them is the official car accident report, which contains critical details on how your crash occurred. Once the police arrive at the crash scene, they conduct an initial investigation. This included interviewing all parties involved, examining physical evidence, issuing citations...

Each year, an average of more than 100,000 car wrecks occur in South Carolina. In 2018, there were 142,406 crashes that resulted in 1,036 fatalities and 58,053 non-fatal injuries. When a crash occurs, the cause can be as clear as day. But crashes often happen so fast that crash victims aren't aware of what happened....

One of the many concerns people have after being involved in a car accident is the cost of hiring an attorney. Car accidents are often expensive. You may be dealing with the cost of getting your car fixed and getting temporary transportation. You may also be dealing with the cost of medical care for your...

Airbags are designed to reduce the likelihood of death or severe injuries during a car wreck. When a crash occurs, front seat occupants will make contact with a deployed airbag rather than a steering wheel or dashboard. Airbag deployment can occur in a collision at speeds between 8-14 mph, according to safercar.gov. During a collision,...

Concussions are often considered mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), yet the impact of this type of TBI can be debilitating for many people. This type of injury commonly occurs in frontal collisions, side impact crashes and rollovers. The impact of a crash can cause the brain to bang against the inner lining of the skull,...

If you were involved in a car accident, you may be looking to pursue damages for medical costs, property damage and lost wages. Doing so isn't easy, however. Not only will you need the right attorney on your side to advocate for you, the process can take several months. The South Carolina car accident attorneys...