A 65-year-old man and his grandson died from the injuries they suffered in a crash involving two vehicles in South Carolina at approximately 5:45 p.m. on July 27. Six other individuals who were involved were injured. Police believe that the fatal car accident was due...
Federal laws require climbing safety gear for all lineworkers
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 27, 2014 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
South Carolina workers may be interested in recently enacted rules pertaining to electrical workers who climb power lines, poles and towers. Heretofore, these workers were exempted from federal laws mandating the use of safety equipment for people who work at height....
“Free climbing” practice to be banned for lineworkers
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 25, 2014 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
South Carolina residents may be interested to learn about new safety rules for electric utility workers recently announced by OSHA. Beginning in July, electrical lineworkers will no longer be allowed to 'free climb" -- that is, ascend towers without harnesses -- on...
Driver in custody following deadly crash
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 17, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
A 24-year-old South Carolina man was taken into custody following a suspected DUI crash that killed a 33-year-old bicyclist on July 12. The cyclist was in the 3400 block of U.S. 17 South when the driver struck him from behind. The cyclist died at the scene before he...
Coalition urges Congress to act on Highway Trust Fund
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 14, 2014 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
In recent months, the media has reported widely on the dire state of the federal Highway Trust Fund. The fund is expected to run dry by the end of the summer if Congress does not act in ways that ensure its continued viability.The main problem plaguing the trust fund...
General Motors is recalling cars, hesitating to recall trucks
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 11, 2014 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Over the past several months, the employees and operations of auto giant General Motors have been thrust squarely into the public eye. After it was revealed that GM employees were aware of a deadly defect installed in many of its models over the span of a decade and...
Punitive Damages exposure for passing stopped bus
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 10, 2014 | Firm News, Punitive Damages
Passing car hit 9 year old exiting bus Improperly passing a stopped bus, while it is unloading passengers, exposes the at-fault driver to punitive as well as actual damages.
Graco finally recalls defective infant safety seats
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 6, 2014 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Earlier this year, Graco Children’s Products opted to recall 4.2 toddler safety seats due to a buckle-related defect. The harness buckles on affected safety seat models may become stuck. It is not difficult to imagine how a child stuck in a safety seat could be...
South Carolina’s outdoor workers face heat dangers this summer
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jul 2, 2014 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
If you work outdoors, you need no reminder that summer is in full swing. South Carolina’s hot and humid summers can make for some miserable days outside, even for those who work indoors.But the summer weather isn’t just a matter of comfort. High...
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