Children’s Deaths in Traffic Accidents

Car accidents were the leading cause of death for children age 4 and for every age from 11 to 14, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recent report. These fatalities were largely preventable. According to the new report, 1,140…

Safety for People in Wheelchairs a Concern in Myrtle Beach

In late May, a woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a van as she tried to cross Mr. Joe White Avenue, WBTW-TV reported. Myrtle Beach police said that the woman was not in a crosswalk at the time of…

South Carolina Distracted Driving Bill in Limbo

The fate of a South Carolina Senate bill on distracted driving remains in question, according to news reports. Senate Bill 186, filed in January by Sen. Luke Rankin, a Republican from Myrtle Beach, calls for fatal accidents to be treated as…

Sharing the Road: Cyclist Liability When Injured by an Automobile

By Melissa Fried With its beautiful scenery, weather (minus the humidity), and lack of parking, Charleston is a very bicycle-friendly town. In the past couple of years, more bicycle lanes have been placed on busy streets and highways from downtown to…

Virginia Tech Study Reveals Dangers of Distracted Driving

A new driving study shows that distracted driving remains a danger on the roads of South Carolina and across the nation. The report, by researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, discusses the impact of cell phone use on driving safety. It…

Motorcycle Injuries Follow Relaxation of Helmet Laws

A new study by the Governors Highway Safety Association says the trend in motorcycle accident fatalities is headed in the wrong direction. According to the report, deaths due to motorcycle crashes have risen 9 percent, which is the equivalent of 5,000 lives….

Sports-Related Concussions and Youth Traumatic Brain Injuries

Every year, there are an average of 1,165 non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in South Carolina related to sports and recreation activities, according to state health statistics. In fact, approximately 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) nationally are among American…