Category: Safety

In the state of South Carolina, driving is a privilege that the state bestows upon its citizens. In order to be eligible, potential drivers are required to prove their skills through both written and in-vehicle tests before receiving a license. Unfortunately,…

A new year is the perfect time to shed old, bad habits and pick up new healthy ones, which is why many people make “resolutions” at the start of the new year. Resolutions can vary from working out more, to…

The abduction and murder of a USC student in Columbia raises awareness of the importance of taking safety precautions when using ridesharing services such as Uber and Lyft. Joye Law Firm, like others across Columbia and the nation, offers heartfelt condolences to…

Thousands of motorcycle accidents happen every year in South Carolina. Because motorcycle riders and their passengers lack the safety benefits of air bags, seat belts and structural protection, they are highly likely to suffer severe or fatal injuries in these collisions….

If your child is a student-athlete who is looking forward to tryouts or another season with the team, it is natural for you to be concerned. You may worry about their readiness and about what will happen when they start…

The new school year is already here. When school starts, there is more traffic on the roads including school buses as well as students travelling to school on foot and on bicycles. It can be easy for car accidents and bus accidents…

Many South Carolinians take driving vacations during the summer months. Taking a few steps to make sure that your car is ready for a road trip in hot weather is time well spent.  Doing so can reduce your chances of…

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), a ‘warning’ refers to situations in which a severe weather event is either already occurring or imminent. The NWS may release an official weather ‘warning for severe thunderstorms, tornados, high winds, tropical storms, hurricanes,…