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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…

By now, we’ve all heard of the dangers of texting while driving. Most states have adopted laws to curb it. But there’s another warning you probably haven’t heard: talking into a mobile device that translates words into a text message is…

Although a majority of South Carolina’s legislators have shown support for a statewide ban on texting while driving as a public safety issue, a Senate panel has decided that it will postpone acting on a proposed ban until at least…

The decision to place a loved one in a nursing home may be difficult and painful. But it is downright frightening to think that the person you care for is vulnerable to abuse. Abuse and neglect of the elderly happens…

By John Roxon, Attorney I am reminded of the fast approach of graduation, because my son will be graduating from high school in two months (and we are very proud of him). But with graduation approaching, it is important to…

By Marie Lowery, Attorney Initial Level When the Social Security Administration receives an initial application, it is first reviewed to see whether the applicant has worked enough to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits or meets the requirements for Supplemental…

Texting while driving is a dangerous activity. And people at the University of South Carolina experienced this reality firsthand, thanks to AT&T’s “No Text on Board, It Can Wait” campaign, ABC Columbia reported. AT&T invited students to go on a…

An independent watchdog group in South Carolina recently issued a report stating that many residents of the state’s hundreds of community care facilities live in poor conditions, according to The State. In addition, these homes are not receiving sufficient supervision from…