Emergency Crews Rush to Injury Crash on River Rd in Piedmont, SC

Piedmont, SC (August 14, 2026) – An injury crash near River Road and Langston Road prompted an emergency response on Thursday evening, August 13. 

Emergency units and Piedmont Police arrived on the scene and treated those involved for their injuries. It is still unclear how the crash happened. 

The cause of the crash remains under review. 

We wish those injured a smooth and full recovery.

Does South Carolina Follow a Comparative Fault Rule for Car Accidents?

Yes, South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This rule allows a person to recover compensation as long as they are found less than 51 percent at fault for a crash. 

This means a driver who was 20 percent at fault could still recover 80 percent of their damages, while someone found 51 percent or more at fault recovers nothing.

Insurance adjusters tend to use ambiguous intersection facts to shift blame onto the injured party, since doing so directly lowers what the insurer has to pay. Police reports, witness statements, and traffic camera footage, when available, all factor into how fault percentages get assigned.  

Building the evidentiary picture is commonly where a car accident lawyer becomes useful, helping gather and organize the records needed to counter an inflated fault argument.

Our team at The Arndt Law Firm can review the details of your case and explain how South Carolina's fault rules might apply to your situation. Every case is different, and the specific facts matter. 

If you'd like to talk through your options, you can reach The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645. 

Note: This post has been prepared using information gathered from publicly available secondary sources. The details of the incident have not been independently verified. If you notice any inaccuracies, please contact The Arndt Law Firm so we can promptly review and update the content to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal or medical advice. This content does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not constitute a solicitation for legal services. If you have been injured in an accident, you should seek immediate medical attention. Any photographs included in this post are for illustrative purposes only and do not depict the actual scene of the accident.