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When we are sick or injured, we expect the medical professionals and facilities treating us to provide competent medical care. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Sometimes there is negligence by a medical professional or facility that does not meet an...
Workplace injuries happen frequently. Some are relatively minor and do not cause long-term health problems. Other accidents can result in serious injury or death. Employees who are injured on the job are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits which include...
Drivers in the Upstate have been dealing with the impacts of a major road construction project for several years. The I-85 widening project in Spartanburg and Cherokee counties involves widening 29 miles of interstate highway from four to six lanes, reconstruction of...
Spring is here, and that means we all recently set our clocks forward one hour due to Daylight Savings Time. This year’s spring forward occurred on March 13th. The practice of moving the clocks became widely observed in the U.S. with the passage of a federal law,...
Lane splitting is a practice used by some motorcycle riders. It means the rider is traveling between lanes of slow moving or stopped traffic going in the same direction. This practice allows the rider to pass slower traffic on a multilane road and avoid traffic...
Dog bites are a fairly common, but unwelcomed, occurrence. The victim could be walking or jogging in their neighborhood or walking their own dog on a leash. A child may be riding a bike or playing outside. A delivery person may be leaving a package at a door. Any...
Rideshare has become an increasingly popular mode of transportation in recent years. South Carolina law refers to rideshares as transportation network companies (TNC). Uber and Lyft are the most widely used companies. They are convenient to book through mobile...
The recent wintry weather in the Upstate reminds us that driving in winter conditions can be treacherous. It’s common to hear news reports of vehicles that have spun out, slid into ditches, or hit other vehicles due to deteriorating road conditions. AAA reports it...
Slip and fall accidents result in significant personal injuries each year. According to National Floor Safety Institute statistics, they account for over one million emergency room visits annually. Bone fractures are among the more serious injuries due to falls. ...
Motorcycle accidents often result in severe consequences for the rider. There are really no minor motorcycle accidents, as they frequently bring serious personal injury or death to the rider. Because there is no protective structure around riders, it is more likely...
