Rock Hill SC Auto Accident Lawyer
The South Carolina counties of York, Chester and Lancaster counties ended the Labor Day holiday with no fatalities on the road.
Across the state it was reported by the S.C. Department of Public Safety that eight people died on highways over Labor Day weekend. These incidents involved three motorcyclists and two were pedestrians, according to the news release on Tuesday morning.
State officials note a slight decrease in highway deaths statewide since the beginning of 2013 in comparison to last year.
Fatal Crashes for 2013 |
445 |
Persons Killed for 2013 |
447 |
Fatal Crashes for 2012 |
517 |
Persons Killed for 2012 |
553 |
Difference between2013 and 2012 |
-72 |
Difference between2013 and 2012 |
-76 |
Total Fatalities (includes passengers, pedestrians, cyclists, etc.): |
477 |
||
Number of Fatalites with Access to Seat Belts (passengers inside cars, trucks, vans): |
313 |
||
Number of Passengers NOT wearing Seat Belts: |
183 |
Of those people who have died in cars this year, the department says more than half were not wearing seat belts.
Preliminary statistics from the department show that York and Lancaster counties have experienced fewer road fatalities in 2013 than in the past three years during the same time period of Jan. 1 to Sept. 2. While Chester County’s road death toll is higher so far in 2013 than in 2012 and 2011 during the same time period.
Contact the Auto Accident Law Firm of Bice Law
If you have suffered injury from a vehicle accident, take the first step to protect your legal rights – contact the personal injury firm of Bice Law. We investigate the accident records or scene in order to interview key witnesses and document evidence before it has been destroyed or removed. We’ll review your medical records and evaluate your long-term prognosis to assess the amount of damages that your injury warrants. We’ll determine whether an out-of-court settlement or trial is the best strategy to obtain maximum benefits for you or your family. We serve families across both North and South Carolina. You only have a limited time after your injury to file a claim, however, so you must act quickly. Contact the personal injury firm of Bice Law today by calling 877-BICE-877 or submit an online request to get a free consultation with a vehicle accident attorney. Results are how we measure success – we’ve built a strong reputation both in and out of the courtroom, and we’ll put our experience and expertise to work on your behalf