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,…
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,…
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 2:45 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2004…
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 Safety Tips 1) Use ONLY legal fireworks There…
On Tuesday, June 28th a trucking tragedy changed the lives of 34-year-old Aaron Hon Wing Ng and 45-year-old Wei Xiong Li forever. Inconvenience turned to tragedy after a minor car wreck in California became a catastrophe. They were on the side of the highway when a truck slammed into their minivan from behind, sending it…
There has been an Ikea dresser recall issued. After being blamed for the deaths of three children, Ikea is finally issuing a recall of millions of dressers. In 2015, after the deaths of two toddlers due to dressers not being fastened to the wall, Ikea launched a repair program. Instead of altering the design or…
A Greenville County motorcycle crash that occurred on May 7, 2016, killed two people. According to local media reports, investigators told family members of the deceased that a defective kickstand caused the Greenville County motorcycle crash. A husband and wife were killed in the accident. According to local media, the husband was a local pastor…
