Traffic Injuries
As we all know, once the temperature starts to increase in the South, so does the traffic. It becomes nearly impossible to get anywhere quickly with all of the vacationers on the roads. It is safe to assume that with the increase in traffic, there will likely be an increase in auto accidents in South Carolina. There are more than six million car accidents each year in the United States. Many of these accidents happen due to factors such as cell phone use, alcohol or drug use, and speeding, to name a few.
In South Carolina alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were close to 900 traffic fatalities in 2009. Of those accidents, 377 were alcohol-impaired driving fatalities. According to DrivingLaws.org, "It is illegal in the State of South Carolina to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or above. For drivers under the age of 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .02 percent or above." When someone gets pulled over for suspicion of DUI, they are asked to submit to a chemical test.
Texting and using cellular devices are becoming a growing concern for drivers. Only 14 states currently have laws banning texting while driving, but "banning the use of text messaging devices while driving has gathered considerable steam over the last couple of years," according to YourLegalGuide.com. Texting while driving is very dangerous, especially for teens. The website also reports that "motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for Americans between the ages of 16 and 20, killing more than 5,000 people in this age group each year."
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in an auto accident, please call one of the Myrtle Beach personal injury attorneys at The Mace Firm today.
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