A little publicized fact has been the increasing number of fatal accidents in quarries and other non-coal mines across the region. The gruesome death of a production supervisor in Jefferson serves as such a reminder. Coal Worker Bleeds Out in Jefferson Chris Melton worked at the sand mine in Jefferson, […]
July 17, 2015 Motor Vehicle Accidents
As many have probably read, the Japanese airbag manufacturer Takata has expanded its record-breaking recall to almost 34 million vehicles. The decision to issue the massive recall comes after the company’s bitter efforts to resist regulatory interference. The Recall Takata’s recall involves both driver side and passenger side air bags. […]
The Wall Street Journal recently addressed a growing trend in medical malpractice claims and how they are handled outside of the tort system, as well as how the new systems hurt victims of malpractice. Resolution Systems In an effort to limit medical malpractice lawsuits, many states and hospitals have instituted […]
In an interesting move at the state’s capitol, a bill was introduced to fundamentally alter how worker’s compensation coverage is provided to hard-working South Carolinians. H.B. 4197, also known as the “South Carolina Employee Injury Benefit Plan Alternative” was introduced earlier this summer. The bill would allow businesses to opt-out […]
