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Workplace injuries widen the gap between rich and poor A report released by the Labor Department stated that sickness and injuries on the job are having a major impact on the widening gap between the rich and poor across the nation, including South Carolina. The report stated that deficient worker compensation programs are adding to…

What leads to road rage accidents Drivers in South Carolina who have experienced road rage first hand might be interested to learn what causes this type of behavior. According to anger management specialists, road rage may be the result of the territorial feeling that people get when they are inside of a vehicle. While protected…

Man arrested after SC hit-and-run accident that killed cyclist Police arrested a 29-year-old South Carolina man in connection with a Feb. 26 hit-and-run accident in Charleston that resulted in the death of a bicyclist. Authorities believe that the accused man was drunk at the time of the accident and have filed DUI charges against him.…

Common causes and symptoms of whiplash People in South Carolina could be interested in the causes, symptoms and treatment options for an injury known as whiplash. An injury that has taken on a somewhat negative association over the years, it is now sometimes referred to as a hyper-extension injury, cervical strain or cervical sprain. Whiplash…

An overview of motorcycle crashes and risks Statistics can help South Carolina motorists in understanding the risks for motorcyclists as they operate on the state’s roads. Although both deaths and injuries in motorcycle accidents throughout the nation declined by more than 5 percent between 2012 and 2013, the risk of death for a motorcyclist involved…

Toxicology results pending in crash that killed four South Carolina authorities said alcohol may have played a role in a wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of four people on Interstate 85 in Spartanburg County on Feb. 11. The accident occurred at approximately 11 p.m. near Exit 68. According to police, a trooper with the…

Vibration and the workplace South Carolina employees and employers alike should be aware of the risks and dangers associated with excessive amounts of vibration in the workplace. It is the employer’s responsibility to respect and protect the health of their workers, and it is the duty of the employee to remain well informed about developing…

How does South Carolina define an occupational disease? An occupational disease is defined as a disease that a person acquires via excessive hazards that are particular to the workplace where he or she is employed. For the disease to be recognized as an occupational disease, it must be distinctly associated with the particular employment, occupation,…

Can employees who work from home receive workers compensation? Individuals in South Carolina who work from home may wonder how workers’ compensation laws apply to them. As the numbers of workers who telecommute either full-time or part-time has grown over the years, this is becoming an area of increasing concern with a number of challenges…

Statistics and facts about texting on the road People in South Carolina should be aware that texting while driving is not only illegal but poses a serious threat to road safety. Drivers who text are involved in more car accidents because of the distraction. The risk of being in an auto accident is 23 times…