Summertime Injuries and Safety Tips for Kids
August is quickly approaching and many kids are relishing every minute before their return to school. This means a whole new round of summertime accidents in pools and on bikes and playgrounds. Here are a few tips to help you prevent serious injuries to the young ones in your life. Did You Know? Between 2001... Read More
Swimming Pool Safety Measures to Prevent Drowning
Summer is the time for swimming, and we are right in the middle of summertime fun. Tragically, it is also when most drownings occur; especially for young children. Did you know that our laws require that swimming pools be guarded by safety fences and locking gates? Most homeowners are unaware of these required safety measures... Read More
How to Achieve Adequate Compensation after a Job Injury
Devastating job injuries are often inadequately compensated under the Worker Compensation laws. This is because Workers Comp laws cap damages at unrealistically low levels and do not provide compensation for suffering, pain, mental and emotional upset, and loss of enjoyment of life. Time to See Your Lawyer If you have suffered a workplace injury, you... Read More
Workplace Injuries Caused by Machine Hazards
Many times the most severe and most common on-the-job injuries are caused by industrial equipment. Since the invention of machines, injuries have occurred, but over the years machinery has become much safer. There are three main reasons for the safety shift: First, technology has advanced permitting the elimination of hazards in the machinery itself. Secondly,... Read More
Tips to Survive Severe Weather in Charleston
When discussing natural disasters, many think of the some of the nation’s recent large storms – like the Oklahoma tornado with a confirmed death toll of 24. But, common severe weather like heat waves, heavy rain and lightening cause considerable casualties as well. While there are no guarantees, we urge Charleston residents to know how... Read More
Adult Bike Safety Tips Plus Six Rules of the Road
As American ridership continues to grow – we have seen an influx especially in Charleston – more accidents are also occurring. According to the League of American Bicyclists, there are more than 57 million cyclists out there at any given time riding across our nation’s roads and trails. While fatalities have decreased in cyclists younger... Read More