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Owners of sports bars and restaurants along South Carolina’s Grand Strand should take note. Investigators are putting a full-court press on the owners of a sports bar in South Florida where a deck collapsed during the NBA finals on June…

As July 4th nears, many South Carolinians are gearing up to celebrate by purchasing fireworks. But this is also a time when many people risk serious fireworks injuries. According to a study by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 65 percent of all…

Many South Carolina residents and visitors celebrate the Fourth of July holiday by spending time with family and friends on the state’s rivers, lakes and coast. The increase in recreational boating activity around the 4th often brings a surge in boating…

Car accidents were the leading cause of death for children age 4 and for every age from 11 to 14, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recent report. These fatalities were largely preventable. According to the new report, 1,140…

A new driving study shows that distracted driving remains a danger on the roads of South Carolina and across the nation. The report, by researchers at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute, discusses the impact of cell phone use on driving safety. It…

A new study by the Governors Highway Safety Association says the trend in motorcycle accident fatalities is headed in the wrong direction. According to the report, deaths due to motorcycle crashes have risen 9 percent, which is the equivalent of 5,000 lives….

Every year, there are an average of 1,165 non-fatal traumatic brain injuries in South Carolina related to sports and recreation activities, according to state health statistics. In fact, approximately 21 percent of all traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) nationally are among American…

Some individuals who are eligible for workers’ compensation benefits may also be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. However, workers are not able to receive the full amount of Social Security benefits and workers’ compensation benefits at the same time….