The augmented reality game 'Pokémon Go" became wildly popular in South Carolina and around the country following its July 2016 release. However, a recent study from Purdue University suggests that the nationwide passion for the free-to-play game could have led...
Even drivers in South Carolina should prepare for winter weather
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 22, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Heavy snowfall is rare in South Carolina, but this can actually make the roads of the Palmetto State even more dangerous when temperatures do drop below freezing. Drivers in northern states must learn quickly how to cope with icy road conditions and blinding...
Thanksgiving holiday brings higher crash fatality rates
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 16, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
While Thanksgiving may be one of the happiest holidays in South Carolina, it is also our nation's most dangerous for drivers. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, 764 fatalities were reported in connection with crashes during...
Medication can cut accident risk for drivers with ADHD
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 15, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
For drivers in South Carolina with ADHD, medication can make a substantial difference in lowering the risk of auto accidents while on the road. A study published in JAMA Psychiatry shows that car crashes occur significantly less frequently among ADHD patients taking...
How to drive safely in during the fall season
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 8, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
On Nov. 5, daylight saving time began in most of the United States. This means that drivers in South Carolina may need to adjust their driving habits to account for animals on the road during the morning or evening commute. Drivers are encouraged to reduce their speed...
Phone distraction underreported as cause of traffic fatalities
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 6, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Many South Carolina motorists have either used a smartphone while driving or seen others do it. Safety advocates are increasingly blaming smartphone distractions for the rise in traffic fatalities, especially the sharp jumps in deaths of pedestrians, motorcyclists and...
NHTSA seeks rule changes for self-driving cars
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 3, 2017 | Car Accidents, Firm News
The roadways of South Carolina and the entire nation might be very different in the near future as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking to eliminate regulations that are currently preventing the approval of some self-driving vehicles. The...
Study says shift work increases risk for car crashes
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Nov 1, 2017 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Millions of Americans work a night or rotational shift, and according to a study made by researchers at a prominent Boston health care facility, approximately 28 percent of drivers admitted that they fell asleep at the wheel at least once in the previous year. This...
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