South Carolina fans of Taylor Swift may be aware that her boyfriend, disc jockey Calvin Harris, was involved in a car accident May 20. The 32-year-old was a passenger in an SUV when the two-vehicle collision occurred. A 16-year-old girl drove the other vehicle, a...
Loggers work in most dangerous occupation in United States
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 24, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
South Carolina residents who work in the logging industry know that their occupation can be hazardous, but they may not know the extent of it. A report that has been issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics based upon 2014 fatality data indicates the scope of the...
Self-driving cars and the automobile insurance industry
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 19, 2016 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The South Carolina automobile insurance industry functions and maintains its profitability by accurately judging the average risk faced by any given vehicle it insures as much precision as it can. The company then determines how much money it should take to pay for...
Motorcycle accidents and myths about safety
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 17, 2016 | Firm News, Motorcycle Accidents
Many South Carolina residents enjoy riding motorcycles both for pleasure as well as their primary modes of transportation. Motorcyclists are in greater danger of suffering severe injuries if they are involved in traffic accidents, and it's important for them to...
Ways to prevent accidents in the workplace
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 10, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
Many South Carolina workers may be unaware of how common or serious on-the-job injuries can be as well as their rights in the event that they are injured. Of the approximately 3 million injuries that happen annually in U.S. workplaces, around one-third require workers...
Fatalities, severe injuries at work may be on the rise
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 4, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is concerned that workers in South Carolina and around the country are sustaining on-the-job injuries that are not being reported. Starting in 2015, the agency has changed its reporting requirements. In the past, a...
Choosing the safest work boots
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 2, 2016 | Firm News, Workplace Injuries
When South Carolina workers are outfitted with appropriate gear, unnecessary injuries can sometimes be prevented. One of the most important clothing items for workers in the construction and manufacturing industries is safety footwear, or work boots. When selecting...
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