by MediaBeast | Mar 1, 2017 | Legal Blog, malpractice, medicalmalpractice
Question: Does South Carolina use a medical malpractice damages cap? Answer: Yes. Like many states, South Carolina has a statute on the books that places a limit or “cap” on the amount of compensation that can be awarded to a plaintiff in a medical malpractice...
by MediaBeast | Mar 1, 2017 | Legal Blog, childsafety
Autumn holidays like Halloween and Harvest Day are fun times for children of all ages, who can dress up in costumes, enjoy parties, enjoy fall fruits and vegetables, and eat yummy treats. These celebrations also provide a chance to give out healthy snacks, get...
by MediaBeast | Jan 9, 2017 | Legal Blog, driving
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drowsy driving causes more than 100,000 accidents each year, attributing to 1,550 deaths and 71,000 injuries annually. Furthermore, a study by AAA revealed that one in six deadly accidents is caused by...
by MediaBeast | Jan 9, 2017 | Legal Blog, driving
Would’ve you stopped for him? See video here FORT LEE (WABC) — It’s not every day you see a duck walking the crosswalk, but that’s what several drivers in Fort Lee saw last Friday. It was all part of a decoy program to catch drivers who...
by MediaBeast | Jan 9, 2017 | Legal Blog, driving, drivingdistractions
If you think making hands-free phone calls while driving makes you safer, think again. A new study released Tuesday found that while most people believe hands-free systems are safe to use while driving, they may actually be extremely distracting. The research by AAA...
by MediaBeast | Jan 9, 2017 | Legal Blog, driving, drivingdistractions, texting, textinganddriving, textingwhiledriving
Texting and driving is a dangerous habit that effects not only adults, but young drivers as well. Below these stats there is a link for some helpful links to make breaking this habit a littler easier. Key Facts and Statistics The number of people killed...
