A serious car accident can occur on a highway, city street or even a parking lot. Unfortunately, I-85 car accident fatalities happen far too often due to the number of drivers that rely on this interstate to commute to work, visit family in Georgia or take in the beauty of North Carolina. If you or…
A tractor-trailer accident is extremely dangerous. Over the years it seems there are more and more media reports about tractor trailer accidents involving disabled vehicles. For instance, we have seen many of these occurring on highways, such as Interstate-85 in South Carolina. Furthermore, these types of tractor-trailer accidents are usually fatal or cause very serious…
The FDA is alerting consumers of two voluntary hand sanitizer recalls. One of these alerts involves Saniderm Advanced Hand Sanitizer and the other is for All Clean Hand Sanitizer, Moisturizer and Disinfectant. These recalls all revolve around the presence of one dangerous ingredient: Methanol. According to the FDA, each of the products listed in this…
Driving at night is a risky proposition even in the best of scenarios. About half of all traffic deaths occur in the dark, dawn or dusk. Using bad headlight safety practices adds to risk. According to IIHS, “It takes 1.5 seconds for a driver to react to an unexpected event under ideal conditions. At a…
Kids grow up fast. From walking to riding a bicycle, to driving a car, these moments can speed by in a hurry. Before you know it, you find yourself asking “what is the best vehicle for my teen driver?” The options can be overwhelming. However, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has made this…
Failure to yield accident cases are common. Over my 20 years of courtroom experience, I’ve represented clients seriously injured in a variety of car accident cases, including those caused by a driver’s failure to yield. I hope my general insight into this type of personal injury case will provide some assistance in navigating these difficult…
The attachment to smartphones in today’s society is almost unbreakable. However, there is a diverse selection of smartphone solutions available to prevent drivers from putting other travelers at-risk by choosing to text and drive. This is the final post in the three part series on dangerous driving distractions. The links to parts one and two…
Car accidents stemming from a distracted driver can lead to serious personal injury or death. One of the most deadly driving distractions in Greenville, South Carolina is DUI. Fortunately, there are some easy DUI solutions available that can help prevent and avoid these awful encounters. This is part two of a six-part series looking at…
Negligent security at a business can lead to assaults or attacks occurring at the business or in its parking lot. If you or a loved one has been injured because of an assault or attack that occurred at a store or business, the law may entitle you to monetary compensation for the serious injuries you suffered.…
The FDA recently announced that Endologix is recalling the Ovation iX Abdominal Stent Graft Systems used in surgeries to repair abdominal aortic aneurysms. The particular abdominal stent recall is due to a material weakness, which according to the FDA, occurred during the manufacturing process of the stent and can lead to serious health complications. Have…
