There may come a time when you’re involved in a parking lot accident. Depending on which parking lot you’re in, you may end up dealing with a number of complex issues. To start with, you need to remember not to apologize or assume who is at fault for the crash. You...
How road rage occurs, and how to react
Plenty of drivers in South Carolina can say that they were, at one point, the victims of road rage. It often happens that drivers are rushing and do not like how another driver is traveling too slow or has cut them off. They may get the idea that they can start being...
Lockout/tagout can help save lives and reduce injuries
Some of the most common OSHA violations on the job in South Carolina and across the United States are those related to lockout/tagout, or LOTO, procedures. Following LOTO procedures saves an estimated 120 lives each year and prevents over 50,000 injuries. Enforcing...
Can you get a DUI on private property in South Carolina?
You know you shouldn’t drive after drinking, and you’d never put anybody at risk on the road. But what’s the harm in tooling around a friend’s private lot with your dirt bike after having a few beers? Plenty -- if you want to avoid an arrest for driving under the...
What prompts a DUI stop?
Police officers have a duty to keep the roads safe. One way they do this is by trying to ensure that drivers aren’t impaired. There are several ways that they do this, including watching for signs that a driver is impaired. Some drivers don’t realize police officers...
Protect against trouble while driving in a construction zone
The more time you spend on the road, the more you realize that there is no way to avoid construction zones. No matter how much you try to do so, you’re likely to find yourself regularly navigating these. Here are some of the many things you can do to protect against...
Roofing: One of the top 10 most dangerous industries
You love working in South Carolina, but there are certainly hazards to your job. You work as a roofer, so you always have to be cautious about falls. You have to secure your tools and make sure they don’t fall down and hit people passing by or other workers down...
People who work in offices are still at risk for workplace injury
When people talk about workplace injuries, it's common for them to picture particularly dangerous careers, such as welding in a construction setting or delivery driving. Most people would generally consider working in an office to be inherently safe. However, offices...
July has more drunk driving crashes than any other month
July is a month where the summer heat can often feel oppressive. Enjoying a cold beer, a glass of chilled wine or a fresh cocktail with refrigerated juice can be a great way to cool off from the summer heat. Alcoholic drinks are also a mainstay at summer get-togethers...
Broken ribs caused by a crash? That could be serious
You were heading out of town when a vehicle coming toward you suddenly veered into your lane. You had no time to respond and ended up colliding with them head-on. This car crash was totally unexpected and put a complete halt to all your plans. After the crash, you...