We should all know we can’t perform well if we don’t get enough sleep. It can be hard to concentrate, you become forgetful, and tasks become more difficult. What makes us think we can drive well in South Carolina while drowsy? The most in-depth research…
When someone’s negligence has injured another, determining the at-fault party in order to name them as the defendant in a lawsuit may not be cut and dried. In some cases, multiple parties who bear responsibility for a person’s injury might need to be named as…
If you or a loved one is hit in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk or drugged driver, you might not receive the justice you deserve when the case comes to court. South Carolina’s law contains an extremely strict provision requiring virtually every…
Is it only our imagination, or do the local people on the road drive less carefully than those in other areas of the United States? Of course, when you’re stuck in traffic or see a driver do something boneheaded, we are all tempted to think…
When we think about car wrecks, we often associate them with cuts and bruises, whiplash injuries, or maybe even broken bones. But deep lacerations, puncture wounds, burns, and the resulting scars and disfigurement are not uncommon in motor vehicle collisions. For example, did you realize…
In the Midlands area of South Carolina, we are all too familiar with the extreme heat and humidity that can linger well into the fall. Unfortunately, our kids are also familiar with the inhospitable heat and may be practicing hard for a football game in…
Did you know that a child’s average age for receiving their first smartphone is 10.3 years old? The age number has been dropping as phones and social media usage grow ubiquitous. Roughly two in five kids have at least one social media account by the…
The deadly link between the world’s most common weed killer, Roundup, and a terminal cancer known as non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma has been the subject of hundreds of lawsuits spanning several years. The saga has been mired in setbacks for plaintiffs and controversy for Roundup’s manufacturer, Monsanto….
The South Carolina State Legislature closed out their session at the end of June, 2018, with a flurry of activity. Among the many changes coming our way is legislation aimed at protecting our kids. Senate Bill 709, known as The School Safety Bill, and certain…
You may have noticed an increased police presence on the roads recently. That’s because, from July 16 through 23, 2018, South Carolina and four other states participated in Operation Southern Shield for the second year in a row. Operation Southern Shield, intended as a proactive…
