Why are motorcycle deaths on the rise? What can be done to help prevent them?
Description: Motorcycle deaths are on the rise. Multiple factors can lead to an increase in motorcycle-related traffic accidents. Both motorcyclists and other drivers can play important roles in ensuring that roads and highways are safer places in which to travel.
Are motorcycles safe?
Description: Motorcycle fatalities represent approximately 11 percent of all highway fatalities each year, yet motorcycles represent approximately 3 percent of all registered vehicles in the United States. One of the main reasons motorcyclists are killed in crashes is because the motorcycle itself provides virtually no protection in a crash. For example, approximately 80 percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death; a comparable figure for automobiles is about 20 percent.
Motorcycle helmets do not significantly interfere with vision or hearing of riders
Description: A study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has demonstrated that wearing a helmet while riding a motorcycle does not significantly interfere with the rider's ability to see, hear or respond to changes in traffic conditions.
Myrtle Beach passes new ordinances to discourage bike rallies
Description: Myrtle Beach Bike Rallies are discouraged from coming to Myrtle Beach by the passage of new ordinances. If you do come to Myrtle Beach and are involved in a motorcycle accident, call The Derrick Law Firm - Myrtle Beach Conway Motorcycle accident Attorney. Motorcycle accidents usually involve either serious personal injuries or death. Be careful if you come to our area, and call Dirk Derrick if someone is negligent and causes you to be injured. 800-704-5412.

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Car Accidents:

Improving Auto Safety
Description: There are many actions that consumers can take to help make cars and roads safer for everyone whether it concerns reporting car safety issues or being a more aware and conscientious driver.
Buying Auto Insurance
Description: How to select a company and agent and things you should know about buying auto insurance.
Auto Insurance
Description: The state of South Carolina requires that all drivers buy liability and uninsured motorist coverage to drive legally in the state. This information from the South Carolina Department of Transportation provides important information in understanding your auto insurance policy.
How to Deal with Aggressive Drivers
Description: The NHTSA offers helpful advice on how to deal with aggressive drivers in order to protect your and your passengers' safety.
Cost of Speeding-related crashes
Description: Speeding is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to traffic crashes. The economic cost to society of speeding-related crashes is estimated by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to be $40.4 billion per year. In 2008, speeding was a contributing factor in 31 percent of all fatal crashes, and 11,674 lives were lost in speeding-related crashes.

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Tractor - Trailer Truck Accidents:

Sharing the Road Safely with Large Trucks
Description: Occupants of a car, usually the driver, sustain 78 percent of all fatalities in traffic accidents involving large trucks. Here are several tips in which you can share the road safely with these vehicles.
Interacting Safely with Commercial Motor Vehicles
Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and its affiliate program, TACT (Targeting Aggressive Cars and Trucks) attempts to curtail aggressive driving and unsafe driving characteristics that increases commercial motor vehicle-related crashes, injuries and fatalities.
New Study Concludes Driver Behavior Causes Most Truck Crashes
Description: WASHINGTON - Drivers of large trucks and other vehicles involved in truck crashes are ten times more likely to be the cause of the crash than other factors, such as weather, road conditions, and vehicle performance according to a new study released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). If you have been involved in an automobile accident involving a large truck, contact Dirk J. Derrick, with the Derrick Law Firm - Serving Horry, Dillon and Florence Counties. 843-248-7486
THE LARGE TRUCK CRASH CAUSATION STUDY
Description: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) conducted the Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) to examine the reasons for serious crashes involving large trucks (trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating over 10,000 pounds). From the 120,000 large truck crashes that occurred between April 2001 and December 2003, a nationally representative sample was selected. Each crash in the LTCCS sample involved at least one large truck and resulted in a fatality or injury.

The total LTCCS sample of 963 crashes involved 1,123 large trucks and 959 motor vehicles that were not large trucks. The 963 crashes resulted in 249 fatalities and 1,654 injuries. Of the 1,123 large trucks in the sample, 77 percent were tractors pulling a single semi-trailer, and 5 percent were trucks carrying hazardous materials. Of the 963 crashes in the sample, 73 percent involved a large truck colliding with at least one other vehicle.

If you have been involved in an accident involving a truck, call Dirk J. Derrick and The Derrick Law Firm. Serving Horry, Florence and Dillon Counties. 843-248-7486

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Personal Injury:

Why the Derrick Law Firm is Different in Handling Your Injury Claim
Description: The Derrick Law Firm strives to be different from any other law firm that you have dealt with or heard from before in handling your automobile accident or personal injury.
Criteria for Picking the Right Attorney
Description: Each attorney handles specific aspects of the law. The Derrick Law Firm specializes in Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Wrongful Death and Workers' Compensation. If we do not handle what you need, we will try to lead you to an attorney based upon the factors described in this article.
What does an experienced personal injury attorney actually do to help your case?
Description: An experienced personal injury attorney will be capable of handing many aspects unique to your case in order to help you get the best outcome as possible.
What is a Personal Injury Claim?
Description: This article describes a personal injury claim, negligence and recklessness to help you define your injury and legal rights.

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Traumatic Brain Injuries:

What is a mild traumatic brain injury?
Description: A mild traumatic brain injury is caused by a blow or jolt to the head that disrupts the function of the brain. It is often used interchangeably with concussion.
Preventing Traumatic Brain Injuries
Description: Unlike most neurological disorders, traumatic brain injuries can be prevented by following certain safety procedures and taking precaution during certain activities.
Traumatic Brain Injury
Description: Traumatic Brain Injury
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Not all blows or jolts to the head result in a TBI. The severity of a TBI may range from “mild,” i.e., a brief change in mental status or consciousness to “severe,” i.e., an extended period of unconsciousness or amnesia after the injury.

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Spinal Cord Injuries:

Preventing a Spinal Cord Injury
Description: Spinal cord injuries are most often the result of unexpected accidents. However, certain factors can increase an individual's risk factor and certain precautions can be undertaken to reduce the possibility of sustaining an injury to the spinal cord.
Spinal Cord Injury
Description: Motor vehicle accidents account for forty percent of all new spinal cord injuries that occur every year. This article outlines information about spinal cord injuries and what you can do about it.

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Workers Compensation:

The Truth About Your Workers Compensation Claim
Description: Myths about Workers' Compensation claims and the truths behind them. What to do about finding a lawyer for your claim, if you need one and what not to worry about.
Benefits Available to Injured Workers
Description: Under South Carolina law, if you are involved in a work-related accident and your employer has four or more employees, you are generally entitled to certain benefits.
The Biggest Mistakes That Could Harm or Destroy Your SC Workers' Compensation Claim
Description: When someone is injured at the workplace, they can end up making decisions that could harm or destroy their South Carolina Workers' Compensation Claim. This article intends to help the individual avoid common mistakes that could prevent them from receiving the benefits they deserve.

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Social Security Disability:

How Will the Derrick Law Firm Handle Your Social Security Disability Claim Differently?
Description: The Derrick Law Firm is experienced in handing Social Security Disability claims and will handle your case individually.
An experienced attorney will:
Description: An attorney who is experienced with the Social Security Disability process can help you maximize the benefits you can receive.
Mistakes made that could hurt your chances of qualifying for disability
Description: Advice about common mistakes made in applying for Social Security Disability that could harm your chances of qualifying for disability
If Approved for Social Security Disability -- What are the Benefits?
Description: The benefits available to you once you qualify for Social Security Disability
5 Steps to Prove You are Entitled to Social Security Disability Benefit (SS-DIB)
Description: The steps included in proving that you are entitled to Social Security Disability Benefits

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Denied / Delayed Insurance Claims:

What can you do to protect yourself against insurance company tactics?
Description: What you can do to protect yourself from insurance company tactics: appealing a denial, putting everything in writing, and not giving up.
Canceling for a Call
Description: Insurance companies can document your phone calls and later treat them as a claim.
Abandoning the Sick
Description: Insurance companies can cancel an individual's insurance when they need it most -- when they become seriously ill.
Discriminating by Credit Score
Description: Many people find themselves in financial crises that damage their credit score through no fault of their own and insurance companies may use this against them.
Confusing Consumers
Description: Insurance companies can convince customers that the policy they are buying covers everything, but when a claim is made can claim that nothing is covered.

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General:

Debunking the Myths
Description: Drug, oil, and insurance companies have spent millions of dollars to generate myths about how lawsuits are out of control and responsible for all of America’s ills. The facts tell a much different story.
The Derrick Law Firm is Unique
Description: The Derrick Law Firm is different than most law firms. Dirk Derrick has written books and articles to help south carolina victims of accidents before they hire an attorney. 3 feet from Disaster is free information as to the types of automobile insurance you need in South Carolina in order to protect the Health and Livelihood of your family. The Derrick Law Firm is also unique in that Dirk becomes his clients' personal Civil Justice Attorney, handling the cases personally from the first appointment through conclusion. Secondly, Dirk was born in Myrtle Beach and raised in Conway and has a lifetime of experience with the people who make up the Horry County juries. Finally, Dirk J. Derrick is a trial attorney with over 20 years of courtroom experience. If his clients are not offered fair settlements, he will take the insurnce companies to court. You can get additional information @ DerrickLawfirm.com or TheLegalTruth.com. You can contact The Derrick Law Firm toll free at 1-800-704-5412.

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Consumer Guides

The Truth About Your South Carolina Injury Claim

The Truth About Your Social Security Disability Claim

The Truth About Your South Carolina Workers' Compensation Claim

Guide to Buying Car Insurance in South Carolina

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Wrongful Death

Personal Injury:

Traumatic Brain Injuries:

Living With Traumatic Brain Injury

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FAQs

Motorcycle Accidents

What are the biggest mistakes made by an injured motorcyclist after an accident?