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Who is at risk of serious motorcycle accident injuries?
Anyone can become injured due to a motor vehicle accident, and those who operate motorcycles are no exception. In fact, motorcycle crashes carry a higher fatality rate than crashes involving either cars or trucks. With that said, there are certain behaviors that put...
What is the statute of limitations in personal injury cases?
When someone else’s negligence has caused you to sustain a serious injury, it is important to take timely action to protect your legal rights. Taking too long to initiate a claim could result in forfeiting your right to pursue a remedy. Here are some key things that...
3 tips for a successful SC workers’ compensation claim
If you have suffered a recent injury while on the job, you may be eligible for several types of benefits through your employer’s workers’ compensation insurance policy. In South Carolina, state law requires most businesses to carry WC coverage, which may provide...
How dangerous is extreme heat?
The summer brings high temperatures to South Carolina, and some workers find themselves dealing with the heat during their shift. Heat exhaustion reflects a problem much more severe than being uncomfortable: People die from heat exhaustion, so it becomes imperative...
Distracted driving is more than just texting
Drivers who are paying more attention to their cell phones cause 1.6 million crashes each year, according to the National Safety Council. In fact, 25% of all car wrecks are caused by texting drivers. While texting is a very real and prolific hazard on South Carolina...
Can lane splitting lead to motorcycle accidents?
Motorcycles, often praised for their speed and maneuverability, are cited as an exhilarating mode of travel. Unfortunately, their smaller stature and the temptation of avoiding slow traffic has gotten many riders into dangerous situations resulting in severe...
New parents may not be as safe behind the wheel as they think
If you are a new parent, safe driving may have taken on a new meaning in your life. When you have your little one in the car with you, you may be especially careful, but even when you drive alone, you know that your baby depends on you getting safely home.However, it...
Underride collisions with trucks prove deadly
As the state capital and South Carolina’s second-largest city, Columbia remains an economic hub. With three major interstate highways in the area, motorists share the roads with many big-rig trucks hauling freight from coast to coast. Road safety is essential with...
The steps you must take after a car accident
Crash! And it was no fender-bender. This was not supposed to happen on your commute to work. But now that you are in the middle of a three-vehicle accident, you cannot be passive. Yes, you are going have to let the boss know you will be late, but your priorities are...
