Seeing a collision on the road can be very frightening. However, if you witness a car crash near you, try to remain calm. Staying cool and collected will mean that you can be of more assistance. First, ensure your own safety. Next, alert the authorities. Try and help if it's needed and if you feel
Surviving a car crash can be a harrowing experience, even if you have relatively few injuries. A collision in any way will likely lead to some soreness, whiplash, or bruising. However, a more serious crash could result in more serious or even life-threatening injuries. If you find yourself in a situation where you believe you’re
If you encounter road rage on the roadway, it can be quite scary and even dangerous. Some people can be very calm in in-person situations, but when they get behind the wheel, their tempers flare. There are even cases where drivers commit crimes because of their road rage. If you encounter another driver who seems
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
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
Properly de-icing your car and driveway is important this time of year because they can present hazards as well as liabilities. Every year, many accidents are caused by ice on the road. Some of them are more avoidable than others. Driving around with low visibility can be extremely dangerous, so taking the time to properly
Seatbelts are one of the easiest ways to ensure that you are safer on the road. It’s against the law for anybody to be operating or riding in a vehicle without proper restraints. For adults and older children, this means a belt. And for young children and babies, this means the correct size of the