Year: 2015

Summer is a time to get the kids outside to enjoy fun and healthy activities such as riding bikes around the neighborhood. Biking is a great way to get some exercise and go from place to place. But with biking…

The car is supposed to be the place where you concentrate on safely getting from place to place. Increasingly, though, a number of technological and other diversions can distract you from the task at hand. Distracted driving is leading to more and…

Boating is a way of life for many South Carolinians, with the state’s coastal location and many inland waterways. But recreational boating can also be dangerous, as evidenced by the case of two 14-year-old boys who set off on a…

People who suffer from a traumatic brain injury (TBI) often have an extended, difficult recovery and experience symptoms that last long after the initial injury. The impact of a TBI can include enduring social, emotional, physical, functional and cognitive issues that affect…

If you’ve suffered a personal injury in an accident caused by someone else, your first priority should be your health and safety. But after the dust settles, you’ll likely soon wonder how to recoup your losses or even pay the bills, especially…

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the top cause of death among children and teens, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). TBIs, which are caused by a bump or blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function,…

Many children are enjoying the freedom of summer this June. With kids out of school, it’s a good time to check around the house for anything that might affect their safety. June also marks the National Safety Council’s National Safety Month,…

Falls happen to almost everyone at some point. While some falls are not a big deal, others can cause serious injuries or even death. Slips, trips and falls are a common cause of injuries and deaths in the workplace. Most are preventable…