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Fatal Car Accidents in America Skyrocketing

Fatal car accidents in America are skyrocketing, and it’s becoming a big issue that we all need to be aware of. When we hear about car accident deaths on the news, it can be scary. But understanding the reasons behind these accidents and how we can prevent them is a big step towards making our […]

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Pedestrian Deaths in US at 41-Year High

Pedestrian deaths in the US hit a 41-year high recently, which is a very concerning statistic. Whether you’re a student walking to school, a parent jogging in the neighborhood, or someone simply enjoying a stroll around town, this affects all of us. A recent report by the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) revealed that 7,508 pedestrians (the […]

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SCDC Inmates Die at High Rate

SCDC (South Carolina Department of Corrections) inmates die at a high rate compared with other states. SCDC Inmate Deaths A research group at the University of South Carolina School of Law recently compiled a report on deaths in “prisons, jails, and detention centers across South Carolina.” The January of 2023 report, “SC Deaths Behind Bars” […]

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Death By Negligence

Death by negligence is behind most unintentional injury deaths in the United States. Per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the number 4 cause of death in the US is unintentional injuries. Over 200,000 deaths in the US are caused by accidents. What is Wrongful Death? South Carolina defines wrongful death as […]

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MX Facilities in South Carolina Unregulated

MX (motocross) facilities in South Carolina are unregulated. “This lack of regulation means motocross tracks face no legal requirements regarding how they operate, what safety standards they must have on their tracks for recreational use or how much insurance they should carry.” (PostandCourier) Club MX in Chesterfield Thirteen-year-old Patrick Terry was killed in a horrible […]

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Life Expectancy in the US Drops Again, SC Below Average

Life expectancy in the US has dropped by over two years, over the past two years. This has been the largest decline since World War II (CNN). The obvious cause for this decline is the coronavirus pandemic. It has resulted in over 998,000 deaths as of May 13th, according to the New York Times. COVID-19 […]

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Umbrella Dangers at the Beach

Umbrella dangers are not what most people think of when dreaming of a day at the beach. You may think of crashing waves, warm sand, and plenty of relaxation. If you were to think about the dangers of a beach day, you might think about getting a bad sunburn or maybe even a shark attack. […]

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Mental Hospital Patient –
Restraint Death

A mental hospital patient (South Carolina Department of Mental Health) died earlier this year by restraint death. Staff improperly restrained him, suffocating him to death. Restraint Death William Avant, a 35-year-old Georgetown native, had been a mental hospital patient at the G. Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina for 12 years. Records show […]

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How Common are Alligator Attacks in South Carolina?

The danger of alligators Alligator attacks have not been very common in South Carolina, but are becoming more so, due to human growth into their habitats and the growing alligator population. The phrase “see you later, alligator” is certainly a fun way to say goodbye. In reality, however, alligators are very dangerous animals. While they […]

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West Columbia Drug Clinic at Fault in Fatal Crash

Columbia Metro Treatment Center in West Columbia, and its chain owner, Colonial Management Group will pay $10.5 million to settle two wrongful death lawsuits after one of its patients, under the influence of drugs, killed an elderly couple and their grandson in a 2015 auto accident. The order says that this lawsuit settlement almost exhausts […]