Blog Category | Car accidents

When you are in a car crash because another driver cuts you off but does not hit your vehicle, this scenario is known as a “no-contact accident.” Proving liability in...

After entering a car accident, it is understandable to feel upset, overwhelmed, and angry at the situation. However, it is essential not to let these emotions overrun you and to...

A car crash can bring about immediate and unexpected disruptions to your life. Getting in an accident is stressful enough, and when layered with personal injury and property damages, you...

Distracted driving is a serious problem that can lead to serious, even fatal, consequences. When drivers are distracted, they significantly increase the risk of getting into an automobile accident, putting...

Getting into a wreck can lead to numerous stressors, like long-term injuries and vehicle damage. In nearly all crashes, you will have to deal with insurance companies, which can only...

Each state has its version of road safety laws that are crucial to understanding responsible driving. For example, the right-of-way laws in South Carolina require knowing who to yield to...

In 2018, over 750 people reported an injury from a hit-and-run accident in South Carolina. According to state law, if an accident involves injury or death, all drivers must stop...

The experienced attorneys at Whetstone Perkins & Fulda are available and ready to help you after your car crash. Our combined experience and resources enable us to represent our clients...

A road defect case revolves around issues related to the condition of the road. For example, if road repairs were made and the highway department or contractor did not rebuild...

The aftermath of a car accident is confusing at best, and completely overwhelming in worse situations. You may feel like you have no one to turn to. With your injury...

If you’ve been involved in a car accident in South Carolina, call our attorneys to find out if you have a claim and what it may be worth. Although no...

We all know drunk driving remains a problem across the United States. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a person is killed in a drunk driving accident every 53 minutes....

Serious car accidents are traumatic. If you were injured in a crash, you may be left dealing with many consequences, ranging from physical to financial and emotional. As experienced accident...

At nearly 51 million people, Thanksgiving travel will be the highest it has been since the year 2005, according to AAA estimates. Are you traveling to see family and friends...

This week (Oct.16-22) is National Teen Driver Safety Week. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sets aside this week to raise awareness of auto and car accidents involving teens, and...

A report from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows pedestrian deaths in the US increased each year from 2014 through 2016. According to the GHSA preliminary data: Pedestrian fatalities increased...

Motor vehicle accidents continue to be a leading cause of injury and death in our state, and across the country. In the infographic below, we look at 2015 accident statistics...

After a car wreck, there are multiple reasons why you should seek legal assistance. You may have property damages, physical injuries that you’re dealing with, and even the loss of...

Over the course of just one week this past November, 5 children were killed in 6 bus stop accidents across the country. Seven other children were injured in these pedestrian...

With rain in the forecast this week, it’s a good time for us all to refresh our awareness of safe driving tips for the spring. Even though it’s supposed to...

When you think of a car crash, you may picture a collision between two or more drivers. While many accidents are caused by a motorist, sometimes single or multiple-vehicle crashes...

If you’re considering traveling this winter, you must take steps to prevent a car accident. Experts at AAA predict that road trips will account for 96% of year-end holiday travel....

Planning to take a trip for Labor Day weekend? Perhaps by car? If so, expect many neighbors on the road. Millions of people travel away from their homes over the...

With Halloween activities happening across South Carolina this weekend and into next week, it’s a good time to revisit safety tips for motorists and trick-or-treaters. While many adults worry about...

A severe personal injury is not something you plan for. Out of nowhere, you may find yourself dealing with catastrophic trauma after a car accident, fall, workplace incident or other...

South Carolina is not immune from the tragic car accidents that end in fatalities every day in the US. In 2015, more than 900 people were killed in these accidents,...

Based on the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), we now know that motor vehicle deaths decreased slightly in 2017. Based on preliminary data, the agency...

Hundreds of people are killed in motor vehicle accidents in South Carolina every year. A good portion of those accidents involve an alcohol-impaired driver. As experienced attorneys serving this state,...

Dram shop laws exist in many states. They allow victims of drunk driving accidents to hold bars, restaurants, liquor stores, or other alcohol retailers liable for damages caused by a...

After getting in an accident, why not resolve the claim yourself? You may be asking this question. The answer is – you may be able to deal with the aftermath...

With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, we want to take the opportunity to remind our readers of the dangers of this type of motorist behavior. By understanding just...

South Carolina has its share of daily car accidents, just like anywhere else in the country. The devastation these accidents cause can be catastrophic. No one wants to end up...

Depending on the roadway and what occurred, you may be able to file a claim against the city, county or state. These cases usually hinge on proving the agency knew...

April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the United States. This source of car accidents remains a pressing problem across the country, and South Carolina is no different. According...

Summer driving has its own hazards. In 2014, August was the second month with the highest number of fatal car accidents, second to October. Although many of us think of...

Most states have dram shop laws that give drunk driving accident victims or their families another avenue for justice and compensation. These laws hold alcohol vendors liable for death, injury,...

A severe personal injury is not something you plan for. Out of nowhere, you may find yourself dealing with catastrophic trauma after a car accident, fall, workplace incident or other...

Dram shop laws exist in many states. They allow victims of drunk driving accidents to hold bars, restaurants, liquor stores, or other alcohol retailers liable for damages caused by a...