Year: 2013

Some individuals who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits may also be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, workers are not able to receive the full amount of Social Security benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time….

Travelers in Florence, South Carolina, may get further guidance as they drive around the town. Tourism leaders in Florence County are recommending more directional signs to assist motorists as they search for popular destinations. In addition to helping people navigate better, extra…

The state of Nebraska is debating whether to allow motorcyclists to proceed through red lights when sensors can’t detect their presence on the road. Nebraska’s bill, LB 85, is in response to the reality that traffic weighing less than 1,000…

After a certain age, I decided to forego the pleasures of most amusement park rides, as the residual effects began to outweigh the fun and excitement of the rides. However, the other members of my family, as with many families, still…

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…

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…