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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Over the weekend, 35-year old Jesse Speer of Anderson County was charged with two counts of felony DUI resulting in death after he was accused of crashing into the back of a motorcycle that killed two occupants of the motorcycle, and then driving away. According to media reports, around
We all love the excitement of fireworks on 4th of July! The best thing to do is leave the lighting to professionals, but if you decide to celebrate with your own fireworks, here are some tips to help you stay safe and enjoy your holiday weekend! Firework
