Month: August 2013

When trying to determine whether you are eligible for Social Security disability benefits, ask yourself: Has my medical condition lasted for a year or is it expected to last for a year? Even if your condition improved after a year…

South Carolina is among 12 states to receive grant money for programs and railroad safety messages at movie theaters and on television, radio, and billboards. The funds come from the Federal Railroad Administration in partnership with Operation Lifesaver, Inc. National…

Grilling is a rite of summer that needs also to be taken seriously. Fire departments respond to an average of 8,600 home fires across the country each year that involve gas-fired or charcoal grills. The National Fire Protection Association says…

In the 40 years since parasails began showing up in popular vacation spots like those in Florida and along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, 73 people have died and 429 others have been hospitalized as a result of parasailing accidents….

When it comes to fatal car accidents, the state of South Carolina has received promising news. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, South Carolina traffic deaths have fallen from 2008 to the midway point of 2013, WLTX reported. However, statistics from the…

Your automobile tires are at greater risk of blowouts in the heat of the summer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that the heat can cause tire failure at highway speeds. Tire breakdowns account for an estimated 11,000 crashes each…

It is difficult to fathom why caretakers would mistreat elderly patients in nursing homes. Yet, alarmingly, a 2012 congressional report found neglect or abuse at one in three nursing homes in the United States. Authorities in Georgia recently charged 21…

It’s summertime and that means many people are on the road for vacations and other trips. Now the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is offering a new smartphone app in the event of a car accident, The State reports. The…