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Going over data on pedestrian deaths If you recently lost a loved one due to a devastating pedestrian accident, you could face an array of challenges. First, these deaths often create devastating emotional trauma that haunts the friends and family members of those who died for the rest of their lives. If your spouse or…

3 ways aging can increase the risk of a car accident Driving a car is a major responsibility, as those behind the wheel must protect themselves, their passengers and other drivers with whom they share the road. However, aging can affect a driver’s ability to handle a vehicle. The National Institute on Aging reports that…

What damages can you claim from a car accident? Car accidents can have significant financial consequences, especially for those that suffer severe injuries. When someone else is at fault for your accident, you have the right to seek compensation for damages through a civil lawsuit in South Carolina. Economic damages Economic damages refer to compensatory…

How do temperature extremes affect a car’s tires? When you drive, you probably give little or no thought to the tires on the vehicles with which you share the road. Still, when tires fail, they often cause catastrophic accidents. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were nearly 700 fatal tire-caused…

Treating spinal cord injuries In an instant, a fall from a height, an auto collision or other such accidents may lead to serious injuries, such as spinal cord injuries. Potentially having life-changing effects, SCIs commonly need immediate, emergent medical treatment, as well as ongoing care. Those who have suffered spinal cord injuries and their loved…

Teen drivers, teen passengers a deadly combination More teen drivers take to South Carolina’s roads during the summer months, but this means enhanced dangers for everyone. Teenage drivers are more prone to a number of dangerous driving behaviors than older motorists, and they are also more susceptible to distraction. Research shows that a frequent source…

Motor vehicle collisions and traumatic brain injuries Car accidents can have significant financial consequences, especially for those that suffer severe injuries. When someone else is at fault for your accident, you have the right to seek compensation for damages through a civil lawsuit in South Carolina. Economic damages Economic damages refer to compensatory losses and…

Workplace injury risks you face as an educator Whether you teach young children, older kids or even adults, it is vital to understand the workplace injury risks that you could encounter. In fact, many teachers, trainers and librarians suffer serious injuries every year as a result of accidents that occur while they work, and some…

How much sleep do drivers need to remain alert? If you feel there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything you need to do, you may try to cut the amount of time you sleep. Still, if you plan to drive, you should understand the dangers of drowsy driving. According to the…

How common are false rape allegations? False rape accusations can have a serious impact on the lives of those implicated. While online magazine The Cut claims that fewer than 1% of false allegations have a basis in fact; Sometimes, however, a deeper look into this issue reveals that in many cases, there is more to…