South Carolina motorists generally dread dealing with the aftermath of a car accident. No matter how carefully one strives to remain a safe driver, everyone is at risk from distracted, drunk and other dangerous or negligent drivers. Auto accidents can cause severe...
New bill may mandate side guards on commercial trucks
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jan 22, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
More than 200 motorists die every year in what are called side underride accidents. This is where a vehicle collides into the side of a big rig and slides underneath. Drivers in South Carolina should know, however, that Congress members proposed a bill that would...
Fewer OSHA inspectors on staff than 1 year ago
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jan 16, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
The chance that safety inspectors might visit a workplace in South Carolina is probably lower than a year ago. Since President Obama left office, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration staff has lost 40 inspectors. An investigation of documents obtained...
Coal mining deaths nearly double in 2017
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jan 11, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
After seeing a record low of eight deaths in 2016, the U.S. coal mining industry has witnessed a dramatic rise in 2017. In that year, there were 15 deaths, with eight occurring in West Virginia, two in Kentucky, and one each in Alabama, Colorado, Montana,...
How teen motorcyclists can stay safe
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jan 8, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
Motorcycles have a 35 percent higher risk for fatal accidents than cars. The risk only grows greater when teens are the ones operating. In South Carolina and the rest of the U.S., the majority of teens opt for sports bikes; these account for more collisions than any...
OSHA and NAWIC alliance is renewed
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | Jan 3, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Women who work in the construction industry in South Carolina may benefit from the renewed alliance between the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the National Association of Women in Construction. The five-year association will address workplace...
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