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The driver, Diane Shuler, was driving her van around 85 mph and on the wrong side of the roadway when she collided with an SUV. Shuler killed herself, her daughter, three nieces and three men in the SUV. The only survivor was her 5 year old son. The case drew national attention because it was discovered that this woman had consumed alcohol and marijuana prior to driving the van with all the children. This type fatal car accident is not uncommon in South Carolina. Danny Shuler, the surviving husband of Diane, has been the center of attention for defending his wife after the accident. There is are many arguments from victims of these cases that they are not really accidents. A tire did not just blow out and cause this accident, Diane did not have a seizure, a child in the car did not grab the wheel. Family members of victims see a person commit an act that was preventable at many different levels. Not drinking and driving is a big issue that could have been avoided by the simple act of not driving or not drinking. DUI related deaths are still occurring on a daily basis in South Carolina. Our Myrtle Beach Injury Attorneys have represented many families who have been victims of such accidents. The DUI laws of South Carolina were some of the weakest in the Nation several years ago. Recently, the South Carolina Legislator amended the DUI statue to increase the penalties for a conviction.
Representing a family after the loss of someone close is not always easy for the attorney or law firm support staff. We end up becoming close friends with our clients during the pendency of the case. The first days, weeks and month are the most difficult to handle for family. Annual holidays are always difficult. We have seen that most families recover best through activity or work. The worst times are when people are alone or when things are very calm. Our lawyers in Myrtle Beach understand the process and can help with the representation of the family during a lawsuit.

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Seven years after a fatal car crash in Palm Beach County, a jury awards the family of 16 year oldKaitlin Kazanjian $6 million dollars from Carlos Pozo who crashed the car. Carlos was driving 100 m.p.h through a neighborhood in PGA National in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, when he lost control of the car and crashed into a tree. He left with only a few minor injuries, and the Karzanjian's daughter was killed.

If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a car crash, please call The Mace Firm to schedule a free consultation. It is important to speak with an experienced attorney when involved in an automobile accident. Dealing with insurance companies can be very stressful, our attorneys at The Mace Firm are experienced and ready to assist you through the process.

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Driver distraction is one of the leading causes of automobile accidents. Text messaging is one of the leading distractions to drivers today. Many auto accidents have been linked to text messaging and cell phone use. Studies show that your reaction time drops significantly while texting and you are six times more likely to crash while texting.

Texting while driving is not only very dangerous, but also negligent. When a car crash has been caused by someone who is text messaging while driving, there may be grounds for a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. Russell Mace, who is a Myrtle Beach attorney, is extremely skilled in handling these types of cases. If you or someone you know has been hurt in such an accident, please contact The Mace Firm in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to schedule a free consultation.

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There was a fatal car crash near Forestbrook Road on Tuesday the 13th of April. The crash involved a vehicle that was being pursued by police. It then proceeded to veer onto the wrong side of the road into oncoming traffic. Subsequently one passenger in the getaway vehicle died and the driver was treated in hospital. The driver of the vehicle that was hit only had minor injuries, but had his car destroyed. He was very lucky not to have been in a much worse condition, and thanks to driving an SUV, is still alive today.

The driver of this vehicle was not in the wrong and has possible cause for civil litigation. He would need to consult a good civil lawyer that has vast experience with car crashes. Car accident litigation can be difficult, as you will have to deal with insurance companies, and an experienced attorney can make all the difference. There are many cases like this, with people being seriously injured or even killed from a car accident. There are very few experienced Myrtle Beach attorneys capable of handling this. Russell Mace is one such attorney that has years of experience in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.

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