Year: 2013

Due to the efforts of ProPublica, an online journalism site, the government has released write-ups of problems found in nursing homes across the nation. The documents show that a facility in South Carolina has received the most fines. Unihealth Post-Acute Care…

South Carolina-based Continental Tire is voluntarily recalling about 1,700 motorcycle tires. The ContiMotion tires were often used for the rear wheels of the Honda Gold Wing 1800, considered one of the most luxurious motorcycles on the market. Reasons for the Recall…

With so many trucking companies located in South Carolina, it makes sense to get a commercial driver’s license, or CDL, here. The state asks only that you pass the tests and pay the fees to be licensed. No formal education…

South Carolina traffic fatalities increased to 837 in 2012 from 828 the previous year. The increase troubles the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, which wants to make sure that residents are safer on the state’s roads and highways. After…

Sadly, we have learned the identity of the victim of one of two fatal car wrecks near our law firm this week. It all began on Monday morning when a collision between two trucks caused a large fuel spill on…

Product manufacturers have a duty to consumers. They must do everything in their power to make sure their items are as harmless as possible. But some products cannot be completely safe. And South Carolina law understands this reality. That’s why…

Serious injuries or even death can occur any time an automobile driver makes an error in judgment. South Carolina recognizes this fact, and under South Carolina Code 56-5-1210, drivers have certain responsibilities if a collision results in death or personal injury….

Have you ever fallen asleep while driving your car? Chances are, more than four out of 100 drivers would have to answer “Yes.” That’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says in a report released January 4. Researchers asked…