Resolve to Be a Better Driver in 2019

If you are in search of a great goal for the New Year, why not resolve to be a better driver? New Year’s resolutions for safer driving can help to reduce your risk of being involved in a car accident,…

5 Tips for Driving in Bad Weather This Winter

As temperatures begin drop in Columbia, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and across South Carolina, the probability increases of hazardous road conditions and weather-related car accidents. Traditionally, South Carolina doesn’t get much snow. However, the January 3, 2018 storm that dropped 3 to 5…

Who is Responsible in a Bike Share Accident?

Bike share services offer inexpensive, short-term bicycle rentals for Charleston residents and visitors. Bicycle rents, which are accessed using mobile phone apps, have become popular in many urban areas including Charleston. While bike share programs have positive benefits, they do…

Who is Legally Responsible for a Bird Scooter Injury?

The latest urban fad is one that too easily leads to personal injury. Electric scooters — or e-scooters — rented for use on city streets are creating risks and injuries in cities across the country. As the toll of injuries…

U.S. Maternal Mortality Highest Among All Developed Nations

The headline is dismaying: “Hospitals know how to protect mothers. They just aren’t doing it.” The premise of the 5,000-word USA Today report is stunning: “The vast majority of women in America give birth without incident. But each year, more than 50,000…

How to Share the Road Safely with Motorcyclists in South Carolina

Thousands of motorcycle accidents happen every year in South Carolina. Because motorcycle riders and their passengers lack the safety benefits of air bags, seat belts and structural protection, they are highly likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries in these collisions….

What You Should Know About Fall Sports Camps and Practices

If your child is a student-athlete who is looking forward to tryouts or another season with the team, it is natural for you to be concerned. You may worry about their readiness and about what will happen when they start…