Do Pedestrian Accidents Go Up Around Back-to-School Season?

As the school year begins and children are more commonly seen on roads and in school zones, it’s crucial to increase school zone safety awareness. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, fatal pedestrian accidents involving a child…

What to Know Before Taking a Passenger on Your Motorcycle

Riding with a passenger on your motorcycle can be exciting, but also an enormous responsibility. A passenger on the back of your motorcycle changes the way it rides, handles, and operates, and their safety is entirely in your hands. While…

Can You Drive a Boat in South Carolina With No Prior Experience?

Boating is a popular outdoor activity in and around South Carolina, thanks to our state’s abundance of waterways. If you plan on renting a boat or using a friend’s boat sometime this summer, you may wonder if you need a…

What Type of Safety Signage Is Required on Construction Sites?

Construction sites are required to have several different types of safety signage. Some signs warn workers and visitors of potential hazards, such as falling debris or electrical cables. Other signs point to the location of safety items such as fire…

What Do Motorcycle Hand Signs Mean?

The summer months pose an increased risk for motorcycle accidents over other times of the year. In 2020, there were 116 motorcyclist deaths in South Carolina, with most accidents occurring in summer and fall. As with all vehicles, safety must…

Who Is Responsible For a Sports Injury At School?

More than 60,000 boys and 35,000 girls play high school sports in South Carolina. Hundreds of thousands more participate in sports as a part of physical education classes. Every one of them risks injury. As parents, we know we cannot…

How to Win a Truck Accident Lawsuit

If you have been severely injured in a South Carolina truck accident, you may have a right to take legal action against the truck driver or other at-fault party to seek compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other…

Water Safety When Tubing or Water Skiing

Watersports such as tubing and waterskiing in South Carolina can be a lot of fun, but they can be also be dangerous if safety precautions aren’t followed. According to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, 146 boating accidents resulted…