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I was in a car accident and the airbag did not work. Do I have a defective airbag lawsuit?

Defective airbag lawsuits are serious cases that should be pursued aggressively if you or someone you know was seriously injured in an auto accident and the airbag failed to deploy. Contact Shelly Leeke Law Firm for more information on defective airbag litigation and your legal rights. Call us now at 843-277-6061 or toll free at 1-888-690-0211.

Fatal Head-on Collision Leaves Two Lowcountry South Carolina Women Dead

Two more lowcountry drivers were killed over the weekend. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free books and information for South Carolina Accident Victims. Call 843-277-6061 today.

Top 5 Ways You Can Stop DUI Accidents

Did you know that one person is killed by a drunk driver ever 45 minutes! In 2008, an estimated 11,773 people died in DUI related accident in the United States. Here are the top 5 tips top help stop drunk driving. Contact Shelly Leeke Law firm if you have been injured in an accident at 843-277-6061.

Safe Driving In The Heat of Summer

Memorial Day marked the beginning of this year's 100 Deadliest Days of Summer. The 100 Deadliest Days of Summer is a campaign promoted by South Carolina police departments to keep people safe during the Summer. The campaign runs from Memorial Day until Labor Day. This year, like previous years, troopers and police officers will be cracking down on drunk driving and promoting the importance of wearing a seat belt.

Fatal Car Accident in Loris South Carolina

Wearing your seat belt is one of the most important things you can do to save your life in the event of a car accident. As a matter of fact, 63% of people who are killed in car accidents were not wearing a seat belt. Lisa Norris Causey of Loris, SC is one of the most recent victims of who chose not to wear a seat belt.Causey, who was only 23-year old, died Monday morning after she was ejected from her vehicle during a single car accident.

Oprah Declares April 30 "No Phone Zone Day"

The National Highway Traffic Administration reports that an estimated 6,000 people die each year in accidents caused by distracted driving. And, testing drivers are 20 times more likely to have a car accident than those who are not distracted. Oprah has teamed up with American transportation officials to launch a public service announcement informing Americans of the fatal consequences of distracted driving. Oprah's has officially declared April 30 as "No Phone Zone Day."

Mount Pleasant Contemplates Texting While Driving Ban

The entire country is debating texting while driving and this includes South Carolina. Just last week, the Mount Pleasant Town Council met to discuss banning texting while driving within the town's limits. The meeting was held on April 13, 2010 and was a place for residents of Mount Pleasant to voice their opinions on the ban. Many people are for the ban, while others believe that it will be hard to enforce and costly to residents. Others believe that the ban will save lives and make the time and effort of banning texting while driving worth it.

If You Think You're a "Supertasker," You're Not!

A recent study by the University of Utah finds that a small number of people are able to talk on a cell phone while driving a vehicle without being impaired. These people, deemed "supertaskers," make up only 2.5% of the population. The study found that driving distances increased 30% and participants were unable to keep pace with simulated traffic. Furthermore, their brake times were 20% longer, their memory declined by 11%, and their math execution fell 3%. There were also those "supertaskers," who displayed no change in their following distances, braking times, memory, or math execution. Their memory abilities actually improved by 3%.

Tennesse Teacher's Car Rammed For Having Obama Bumper Sticker

Political unrest hits home for one Tennessee school teacher, when his car was rammed because he had a Obama/Biden campaign sticker on the bumper. The school teacher was on his way home from picking up his daughter from school, when a SUV pulled up behind him. The SUV's driver began making obscene gestures and honking at the teacher. He then rammed the SUV into the back of the teacher's sedan several times, before leaving the scene. The driver who rammed the car was charged with reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an accident, and refusing a field sobriety test.

"You Weren't Wearing A Seatbelt": Another Meritless Argument by Insurance Companies

A violation of the South Carolina seatbelt law cannot be used as evidence of negligence in a civil action. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for Charleston, South Carolina Accident victims and car accident victims throughout the state. Call 843-277-6061 today.

Not Every Accident Warrants Punitive Damages

If you suffer an injury by a drunk driver or a driver that is distracted by texting or talking on the phone you may be entitled to punitive damages in addition to payment for pain and suffering, medical bills and lost wages. Shelly Leeke Law Firm, Charleston South Carolina's personal injury law firm. Representing Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, Goose Creek, West Ashley and surrounding areas. Call 843-277-6061 today.

Speed Limits: 70 Is The New 55

National posted speed limits have risen 15 mph since 1973, when 55mph was the national speed limit. Currently there are 34 states that have posted speed limits of 70 mph or higher. Speed limits continue to rise while insurers argue for slower speed limits and harsher penalties for speeding. Reports from the U.S. Department of Transportation show that highway fatalities in 2009 were the lowest since the government began keeping these statistics in 1954. Recently, Tom Tom Inc., the maker of GPS navigation devices, recently released their findings from a study on drivers' speeds. The company analyzed speed data of customers from 45 states and Washington, D.C. The company found that most drivers abide by the posted speed limits.

Make Your Car a No Phone Zone And Save Lives

Lately, you can’t turn on the news without hearing about the ongoing debate over cell phone use and texting while driving. Cell phone related accidents and deaths are at an all time high. Oprah calls it “America’s New Deadly Obsession.” That’s why Oprah has started a movement to make cars a No Phone Zone. Starting in January of this year, Oprah began her No Texting Campaign. In this campaign, anyone can sign “Oprah’s No Phone Zone Pledge” and start to break their “addiction” to texting while driving. To sign the pledge, go to Oprah.com and click on “No Phone Zone.”

South Carolina 2nd in Nation for DUI Fatalities

A recent study finds South Carolina the 2nd in the Nation for DUI fatalities. State and local police are gearing up to "crackdown" on drinking and driving by placing check points throughout the state to catch violators.

South Carolina Lawmakers Debate Ban On Texting & Driving

The House has given key approval for its bill banning texting while driving. If the bill is passed, it will then go to the Senate, where a similar bill is pending. The bill imposes a fine of $25 if someone is caught texting while driving. Some representatives feel this fine is too small, but most have voted the bill for a second reading.

Could Facebook and Twitter Make Your Car Insurance Premiums Rise?

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Commerical Drivers Banned from Texting While Driving

The Transportation Department has banned truck and bus driver from texting while driving commercial vehicles. Violators may face civil and criminal penalties of up to $2,750.

North Charleston Police Officer Forced to Face The Music

North Charleston Police Officer Christine Phinney is Forced to Face The Music.But, it won't be this week. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free case evaluations to personal injury and auto accident victims in South Carolina. Call Shelly Leeke Law Firm today, 843-277-6061.

States Debate Legislation Against Texting While Driving

Dristractions whiles driving cause 16% of all highway fatalities per year. Now 23 states are introducing new bills to ban texting while driving. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers FREE reports and books for accident victims in South Carolina. Call 1-877-216-6723 for your FREE copy of The South Carolina Accident Book and avoid the crucial mistakes that can WRECK your injury case.

I Settled My Case on My Own, Can I Change My Mind?

Once you settle your injury case with the insurance company for responsible party, your case is over. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free case evaluations for Charleston and all South Carolina residents. Call 843-277-6061 today.

Sober Worker Crashes Forklift In to $150k Vodka Aisle

Incredibly, a warehouse worker walks away with just a few scratches after wheeling his forklift in to an entire aisle of Vodka and Cognac. Although the forklift crash mishap resulted in the loss of an estimated $150,000 worth of vodka and cognac.Shelly Leeke Personal Injury Law Firm Offers Free Information to victims of auto accidents in South Carolina, call today for a complimentary case evaluation. Contact us at 843-277-6061 today.

How To Choose The Attorney For Your Accident Case

Choosing the right attorney for your accident case can be a difficult and stressful task. Knowing what to look for in a personal injury attorney can really help your decision. That's why Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for South Carolina residents. We believe that the road to justice starts with knowledge and understanding of your legal rights.

Just a Few of the Myths Circulating About Insurance Companies

Insurance Adjuster's will do whatever it takes to get you to take a low offer for your car accident case. These are a few of the many myths you may have heard about auto accident cases. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for Charleston accident victims and accident victims throughout South Carolina. Call 843-277-6061 today.

South Carolina Officials Prepare for Winter Weather Road Emergencies

With the winter temperatures lingering in South Carolina, state emergency officials prepare for roadway emergencies caused by snow, icy roads and other inclement weather conditions. Shelly Leeke Law Firm is a personal injury law firm in Charleston, South Carolina. Focusing on Auto, Truck accidents and wrongful death accidents. Call 843-277-6061 today.

SC Highway Patrol Offers Free Chic-Fil-A For Buckling Up

the SC Department of Highway Patrol launched a new incentive to encourage drivers to buckle up. Highway Patrol offered free chicken for those caught breaking the law while wearing their seat belt. Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free a free book, reports and more to help South Carolina Accident victims. Call 843-277-6061 today!