There are many steps to take after a collision, which can be confusing and overwhelming. This is especially true if there were injuries involved or if there is some confusion as to who was at fault. South Carolina residents may wonder how best to communicate with...
3 tips for staying active after an injury
Suffering an injury due to someone else's negligence in South Carolina is devastating. If you are the type of person who stays active, your injury downtime can be frustrating. One of the best things you can do for yourself is to find ways to stay active and keep in...
Federal data shows many nursing home staffing shortages
One of the biggest reasons for nursing home neglect is not that the staff doesn't care. It's that they just do not have enough people on staff. Try as they might, they can't get everything done and they can't offer proper care to every single person in the nursing...
When you’re driving, don’t think about anything else
Have you ever gotten home in the car with no memory of the drive there? Have you ever zoned out behind the wheel and then suddenly realized that you passed your exit and you don't know where you are? It happens all the time. You're supposed to think about driving, but...
How many falls are on the same level?
Many people assume that you need to be at a height to get injured in a workplace fall. This is a myth. You can get seriously injured in a slip-and-fall accident on the same level. Some people have even passed away from their injuries. Do not assume you do not need to...
Study links car color and accident risks
Your odds of getting into an accident may all come back to the color of car that you buy. A study found that specific colors saw higher or lower accident rates, indicating that drivers may be unknowingly putting themselves at risk when they pick out their next...
Examples of disabilities after a car accident
When they get involved in a serious car accident, the first thing that many people ask the medical professionals is how long it will take them to recover. They want to know when they can get out of the hospital, when they'll feel like normal again and when they can...
Malnutrition can have a serious impact on the elderly
If your loved one is getting neglected in a nursing home or assisted living facility, they may not be getting all of the nutrients that they need every day. This can lead to malnutrition, which can have a drastic impact on their health. Depending on their mental and...
What is ‘microsleep?’
When a driver dozes off for even a second, catastrophic consequences can ensue. They can swerve into another lane or fail to stop when the vehicle ahead of them does. They may not see a pedestrian or bicyclist entering their path. There's a term for brief episodes of...
4 infants injured when car crashes into day care facility
Not all car accidents involve a collision between vehicles or even with a pedestrian. People going about their day at home, work or elsewhere can become the victim of a careless or reckless driver. Earlier this month, a woman ran her car through the wall of a Columbia...