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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...

Nearly 90 percent of kids do Halloween activities and 73 percent of those opt to go trick-or-treating, according to Safe Kids.  Unfortunately, children who go trick-or-treating can be at risk of Halloween pedestrian accidents. Whether you are going trick-or-treating with your children or allowing them to head out on their own on Halloween night, it...

Car accidents caused by impaired drivers are preventable, which makes them especially tragic if victims suffer serious injuries or deaths. Drivers could have avoided the accidents by not getting drunk. These drivers can be held accountable for the consequences of their choice to get behind the wheel impaired. Victims and family members of drunk driving...

Hilton Head Island has been working hard to become a place which is safe for bicycle rides and walkers. In 2000, there are 12 crosswalks which had pedestrian signals on the island. As of 2016, there are now 46 intersections with pedestrian signals. Four new signals are being installed at crosswalks on Pope Avenue and...

Drivers are expected to stay in their own lanes when using the road. Crossing over into another lane can cause accidents, especially when a driver crosses a double yellow line into oncoming traffic. There are lots of different reasons a driver might stray from their lane, and when they do, car accidents can occur that could be fatal. Drivers...