A Spartanburg, SC moped fatality claims high school student last week. A 17-year old Spartanburg High School student died after being involved in a moped crash on his way home from work. According to the coroner, the student died at the hospital from open head trauma. He was riding his moped when it was hit by a…
Wren High School’s required program aimed at car wreck prevention is a result of recent tragedy. Since 2007, there have been eleven Wren High and Middle school students killed in car crashes. Wren High School and Wren Middle School are both located in Anderson County, South Carolina. Wren High School has now implemented mandatory education…
“Do I need a lawyer?” This is a question most of us hope to not have to answer. However, there are times in your life when you will be in need of a lawyer to help you navigate a situation. So, when that question comes up what should you do? Here are a few situations…
A sleep deprivation car accident is a dangerous growing threat on the highways. The Governor’s Highway Safety Association (GHSA) report shows 5,000 deaths last year were because of drowsy drivers. Every day there are over 80 million sleep-deprived Americans driving on our roads. According to GHSA’s Jonathan Adkins, ‘We’re not just drowsy. We’re literally falling asleep,…
How do you define distracted driving? The definition of “distracted” is when one is unable to concentrate because one’s mind is preoccupied. Did you know that in 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in car wrecks because of distracted drivers? What is considered a distraction? Obviously many people agree that “texting” is a…
A Ware Shoals Dragway race accident on Saturday night took the life of a 38 year old man. Witnesses saw his vehicle leave the track, flip several times and then land on a group of vehicles along the side of the track. According to media reports, the driver died at the scene. However, another man,…
Although there have been improvements in technology and automobiles, car wrecks still happen at high rates. In 2014, motor vehicle crashes claimed 35,400 lives. 31% of these were alcohol related 30% were speeding 26% of these were from distracted driving Those statistics show that human error is the main reason for these wrecks. These safe…
The South Carolina legislature recently enacted legislation placing regulations on moped riders, including the requirement that moped riders wear safety vests. The South Carolina governor vetoed the law and the legislature was unable to override the veto. But is the legislature starting to hint at increased regulations for moped and motorcycle riders? Could mandatory helmet…
According to its website, Alere is issuing a voluntary recall of the Alere INRatio® PT/INR Monitor system. Alere is working with the FDA to determine the most appropriate timing for product discontinuation and will provide guidance on transitioning patients to an alternate solution to allow them to continue anti-coagulation monitoring in the least disruptive manner possible.…
Fall Prevention Keeps Seniors Safe According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall; every 19 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall. Falls, with or without injury,…
