Blog

Drunk driving has been a serious public health risk for motorists in South Carolina for as long as cars have been on the road. Now, a new law which went into effect on July 1, 2017, holding bars accountable for over-serving patrons who later drink and drive and harm someone. This is an important step...

For the first time since 1983, South Carolina's child car seat regulations have been updated. Although the new law, signed by Gov. Henry McMaster, increases the child ages for rear-facing and booster seat use, it doesn't alter the way these provisions are enforced. The ultimate goal is to drive down the number of South Carolina...

Pedestrian accidents in South Carolina jumped almost 16 percent in the first half of last year compared to the year before, and the Governors Highway Safety Association reports distraction may play a substantial role. That report was released following a recent examination by The Island Packet regarding bicycle and pedestrian accidents in Hilton Head and...

Parents shopping for baby items need to be very careful to that they are purchasing products that are safe for use with small, vulnerable infants. Parents also need to follow manufacturer instructions carefully when using these items, though doing so is no guarantee a child won't get hurt. This is because every year, tens of thousands of kids are...

A motorcycle accident occurred recently on U.S. 278 in South Carolina. Island Packet reported on the details of the collision, which also involved a passenger car. A Toyota four-door was traveling in an eastbound direction on U.S. 278 at the time when the accident happened. The driver of the Toyota then attempted to a make...

A driver was killed in an auto accident recently and the crash was investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The circumstances surrounding this accident were unique because the collision happened in a Tesla while its autopilot system was engaged. The 40-year-old driver was likely watching Harry Potter, according to the LA Times, when his...

According to Insurance Information Institute (III), around 7.7 percent of South Carolina drivers are not in compliance with laws requiring all motorists to have a set minimum amount of liability coverage. Motorists are expected to carry bodily injury liability coverage because people cannot afford to pay for the costs if they cause a collision. Motorists...

If you are going to be visiting Hilton Head this holiday season, you want to make certain you do your part to avoid accidents. Hilton Head advertises many special events in December, which can bring in visitors who want to enjoy in this area in the off season while taking part in festive activities. Although visiting...

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has indicated the United States is in a crisis situation when it comes to road safety. The problem: the number of car accident fatalities has risen sharply for the second year in a row, according to Reuters. The increase in auto accident fatalities over the past two years has been...