Year: 2014

Working in construction is a dangerous way to make a living. Even though only 6 percent of the American workforce is in construction, the industry accounts for 20 percent of on-the-job deaths. Statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration…

A four-car accident on Interstate 26 in North Charleston left one person dead and four others injured on May 17. The accident was a tragic reminder of the risk of chain-reaction accidents in areas of heavy traffic. The collision happened…

Although a tire may have plenty of tread, it’s important to check the tire’s age to make sure it is safe. Compounds within the tire itself deteriorate over time, and undetectable cracks inside the tire can cause the steel belts…

When you’ve been hurt and it’s someone else’s fault — for example, a car accident, a fall on someone else’s property, a medical error or a defective product — you may need to bring a personal injury lawsuit to cover…

Prom night is a time to celebrate and make memories. Unfortunately, it can be a dangerous time for teens who engage in risky behaviors. If you are the parent of a high school student, you can take steps to help keep…

At least 13 people have been killed because of defective ignition switches in General Motors cars that are the subject of a massive recall. The automaker initially recalled 780,000 compact cars in February and has expanded the recall twice since…

  You face many challenges when you have a disability. You may have to alter how you go about your daily life and deal with limitations that you’ve never experienced before. However, you can overcome obstacles by making adjustments and…

By Davis Rice The teaching profession is one of the noblest callings that a person can enter into as a career choice. Teachers are charged with educating, molding and shaping our society’s future generation. Indeed, many of today’s most successful entrepreneurs…