Many people in South Carolina are distrustful of self-driving vehicles. Considering that there have recently been several accidents involving autonomous technology, it's hard not to be. In May, the driver of a Tesla Model S collided with a Utah fire truck even though...
FMCSA reports increase in fatal truck crashes in 2016
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 29, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Unfortunately, large truck accidents are all too frequent in South Carolina. Drivers who have become wary around commercial trucks and buses should know about a report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that reveals an increase in fatal large truck...
Improving worker safety with startup’s new tech
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 21, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Every year in South Carolina and across the U.S., companies and insurers pay out hundreds of billions of dollars in workers compensation claims. Reviewing these claims can be a drawn-out process wherever accurate data is lacking. Worldwide, workplace accidents take...
Avoiding construction claims for falls
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 15, 2018 | Firm News, Workers' Compensation
Construction employers in South Carolina are likely aware that falls from elevated surfaces are a frequent cause of injury in this field. Over the past five years, Nationwide Insurance has processed over 10,000 workers' compensation claims among construction...
Seat belts lower chance of severe liver injuries
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 14, 2018 | Car Accidents, Firm News
If drivers in South Carolina are looking for one more reason to wear their seat belts, they can consider the results of a new study. Researchers at NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn studied crash data in the National Trauma Data Bank spanning from 2010 to 2015. All of the...
How business owners can keep their workers safe
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 9, 2018 | Firm News, Workplace Accidents
With tight deadlines and a fast-paced work environment, employers may find it hard to enforce safety guidelines here in South Carolina. This can mean an increase in worker injuries, higher workers' compensation costs, higher medical expenses and a decrease in...
Parkland shooting gives rise to wrongful death suit
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 3, 2018 | Firm News, Wrongful Death
The Parkland school shooting that took place on Feb. 14 led to the deaths of 17 people. Residents of South Carolina should know that the father of one of the victims, who was a student, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against several defendants. One of them happens...
Campaign aims to cut out traffic fatalities
On Behalf of Smith & Griffith, LLP | May 1, 2018 | Firm News, Truck Accidents
Drivers in South Carolina often worry about the dangers that they could face when they get behind the wheel. A new project, called the Road to Zero Coalition, has been formed in order to make driving a safer proposition by achieving a dramatic reduction in traffic...
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