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…

Why Do Motorcyclists Always Change Their Position in Their Lane?

Motorcycle riders face many challenges on the road. Other cars may not see them, and stormy weather can make the roads slippery. Road hazards also present more danger to motorcycles than cars because of their decreased stability. Most riders know…

2022 Joye Scholarship Program Winners

At Joye Law Firm, we believe in the power of higher education to enrich lives and the value of the college experience. That’s why we’ve provided nearly $250,000 in college scholarships to graduating high school seniors since 2006. This year,…

How to Deal with Bad Sun Glare on Your Windshield

Located in the heart of America’s “Sun Belt,” South Carolina averages 219 sunny days per year. While that’s great news for sun bathers, it’s not so great for drivers who have to deal with sun glare. South Carolina drivers frequently…