Driving next to an eighteen-wheeler on the freeway can be somewhat unnerving when you consider how much larger the truck is than your passenger car. In a crash, the occupants of the passenger vehicle stand to experience the most serious injuries. A common consequence...
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Marijuana use in US higher than cigarettes as of this year
Marijuana legislation has circulated through states across the United States in recent years. The topic of legalization continues to gain more bipartisan support by the year. As more states allow adults to smoke marijuana, either recreationally or for medical...
How does alcohol affect driving ability?
All motorists must conduct themselves safely on the road to avoid accidents. This is especially crucial when it comes to alcohol, as even a relatively small amount can negatively impact a person's driving ability. That is why you must understand how many drinks it...
Am I responsible for the drugs my friend has in my car?
Drug charges are a serious offense, and you might find yourself accountable for the actions of others on account of their drug use. If you own a car, you may not always be in control of what comes inside it when you give your friends a ride. The drug laws in South...
Why is dooring so dangerous?
Cyclists already have enough to worry about when they hit the road that they share with moving cars. The last thing they want to add to their plate is worrying about parked cars, too. Unfortunately, this is the exact fear many cyclists have due to dooring incidents....
Legal issues related to impaired driving in South Carolina
As in other states, South Carolina has enacted a series of actions to prevent individuals from engaging in impaired driving because of drugs or alcohol. Most of these actions rely on punitive measures that look to dissuade individuals from getting behind the wheel...
Negligent driving during bad weather
Reckless driving is always dangerous, but you are even more likely to become involved in an accident if you encounter a negligent driver when weather conditions are poor. Every year, these accidents cause many victims to sustain debilitating injuries, and some lose...
When should you go back to work after an injury?
A workplace injury can displace you for quite some time. As your recovery progresses, you could feel a desire to return to work as soon as possible. Assessing when to return will require the input of your medical team, your employer and yourself. Taking your time to...
How can bad habits lead to a truck accident?
Although bad weather may slow you down, one issue that you may not notice at first is avoiding distractions on the road. As you continue to drive your truck on fast lanes or back roads, keeping in mind the ways that distractions and bad habits occur can help you....
Is your power tool’s cord more dangerous than its blade?
If you use power tools to perform your job duties, you probably have a healthy respect for sawblades. After all, these blades can cause life-threatening injuries in well under a second. Still, the cords that supply power to your tools may also be hazardous to your...
