Month: May 2013

Buying one too many drinks might get a little costlier for South Carolina motorists if a leading federal government safety entity gets its way. The National Transportation Safety Board recently recommended that the legal blood-alcohol content for drivers be lowered…

By Drew Copenhaver Summer is approaching, the weather is getting warmer and conditions are ideal for recreational boating. Our South Carolina boat accident attorneys take great pleasure in navigating the waters around Charleston and Myrtle Beach. However, our attorneys have also seen a…

Riding a motorcycle without a helmet can be costly. At least six motorcyclists died in accidents along the Grand Strand as thousands of bikers converged for the annual Atlantic Beach Bike Fest over the Memorial Day weekend. In one accident…

More than 11,000 deaths were attributed to drowsy driving from 2000 to 2010, according to federal statistics. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 4 percent of U.S. adults nodded off or fell asleep at…

A recent product recall may leave a bad taste in your mouth. Dairy Fresh is recalling ice cream packs shipped to 10 states, including South Carolina. The ice cream distributor is conducting the voluntary recall because the product was packed…

Since South Carolina lawmakers have delayed action on legislation to make texting while driving illegal, South Carolina remains among the states without laws restricting texting or other cellphone use while driving. That means South Carolinians may face more distracted-driving dangers…

How old are the tires on your car? How old are the replacement tires you purchased on sale at your local tire center? Knowing the answers could save your life, or your family’s lives. As a tire ages, the rubber begins…

By now, we’ve all heard of the dangers of texting while driving. Most states have adopted laws to curb it. But there’s another warning you probably haven’t heard: talking into a mobile device that translates words into a text message is…