Night-Shift Workers and the Risk of Car Accidents

Since the 21st century, it has not become uncommon for people to work the “graveyard shift” also called the night shift, or have a night job- this includes late night, overnight, and early morning shifts. These workers are everywhere from…

Are Schools Liable for Injuries on the Playground?

As children across South Carolina return to school, parents have to trust schools to keep their kids safe not just from illness but also from physical injury. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, more than 220,000 children under…

Who’s at Fault in a No Contact Motorcycle Crash?

Motorcyclists are often unfairly blamed for their own crashes because there is a stereotype that they are reckless and frequently break traffic laws. When a car, SUV, or truck collides with a motorcycle, certain evidence can prove that the driver…

Can Technology in Cars Sense a Drunk Driver?

Drunk driving crash rates have significantly declined since the 1970s thanks to tougher laws and the work of advocacy organizations, such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Unfortunately, thousands of people are still killed every year in preventable accidents caused by…

What to Do After a Car Accident in a Rental Car

People rent cars for all kinds of reasons: sometimes they don’t own a car and need to take a trip, and sometimes they do own a car and need to take a trip, and don’t want the extra miles on…

Jet Ski Riding: What You Need to Know

Jet skis are almost universally considered a whole lot of fun, and very easy to operate. Unfortunately, this does not translate to them also being safe, so while it is possible to have an enjoyable time on a jet ski…

“Stop on Red” Week And Why We Need It

“Stop on Red” Week is observed annually the first full week in August. Many drivers may think that stopping at red lights and stop signs is obvious and not something that they need to be reminded of, but unfortunately, we’ve…