Parking lots can be a prime spot for auto accidents to happen. Even during this pandemic, parking lots are very busy. Many people are doing curbside take-out for restaurants or pick-up lanes for online order from stores. This increases the opportunity for busy, preoccupied drivers to cause an accident. Here are some key steps to
Driving on a clear day is ideal. However, we can not always predict or control the weather we are going to be driving in, Rain, fog, snow, smoke and darkness all can make it more difficult to see when you are driving. The less you can see ahead of you, the higher your risk for
Delayed injuries after car accidents are sometimes hard to spot. You’re dealing with the hassle of the insurance companies and car damage. So a relatively minor injury can sometimes go unnoticed for several days. However, it’s important to take stock of any symptoms after an accident, no matter how small, and alert your doctor. This
As an employer, it’s important to know how to avoid injury from heavy equipment at work. These types of workplace accidents can be very dangerous. Not to mention a legal headache. All employees working at a site with any sort of large machinery need to know the dangers. All employers should give proper training to
Dogs might be man’s best friend, but unfortunately, dog bites are all too common. And they can be dangerous. While most dogs are not likely to attack without provocation, it’s important to understand your liability as a pet owner in your state. Consider this when purchasing a pet and make sure that you are taking
There are many health myths out there that have become a part of mainstream culture, yet are dangerously outdated or even misguided. The truth is that nutritional science is still in its early stages, and there is a lot that we don’t know about how our bodies work. For example, the common adage that weight
Car safety with children is one of the most important topics for many parents. Riding around with young, loud, unruly children in the car can create quite a hazard. It’s important to understand your state’s rules about car seats. Additionally, it’s helpful to prepare your car in advance so that you can entertain your children
The subject of aging drivers can be a touchy one because everyone’s body and mind react to aging very differently. Some elderly people have all of their faculties about them and are perfectly safe to continue driving. However, others have physical or mental limitation that can make driving unsafe, even at younger ages. It’s important
Texting while driving is incredibly dangerous and leads to hundreds of accidents every year. Some of them are deadly. In South Carolina, like many other states, there are distracted driving laws that make it illegal to text while driving. While there are a few exceptions to the law, it’s important to remember that driving with
If you work in a company where you might be working with heavy equipment, there are important safety tips to remember. These will help you avoid workplace accidents and keep everybody around you safe. It's important to make sure that the person operating the equipment is safe as well as the bystanders. Training is the