Hot Cars Lead to Children Fatalities: Prevention Tips for Parents
A typical scenario for a parent – you drive up to the grocery store in need of a single item, look back at your ‘older’ children and think it must be safe to leave them in the car for a few minutes while you run inside. I’m sure it has happened at least once to... Read More
We Support Taking Justice Back – Join Us!
Last week the American Association for Justice started their Take Justice Back campaign – an initiative to “educate the public, reporters, and decision makers on Capitol Hill about the critical role the civil justice system plays in protecting individuals and families.” We agree that consumers are protected through the civil justice system, and it is... Read More
Let’s Grill! Timely Tips for Safe and Fun Grilling.
Father’s Day is rapidly approaching, and with it comes the top two grilling months of the year. We certainly take in our fair share of grilling in Charleston. It’s one of my favorite things to do! Nothing says SUMMER IS HERE better than an estimated 92 million American grill-owning households cranking up their backyard barbecues... Read More
Let’s Get Rid of Tort Reform Laws
Beware when you hear we need “tort reform”. The insurance industry and large corporations have orchestrated the passage of numerous laws in many states that limit the rights of those injured to obtain full recompense for their losses. They call these laws tort “reform”. These laws often establish monetary caps on the amount that an... Read More
Civil Justice System Spurs Safety Innovations
How safe is your car? Have you ever thought about it? Sure, we all consider safety when purchasing a vehicle and perhaps look them up on Consumer Reports and the Kelly Blue Book before buying. But, what if you didn’t know your car or truck wasn’t safe? Young Brooke Melton – only 29 – tragically... Read More
Harmful Drugs Target Women More Than Men
Over the years, several breakthroughs in science and medicine have helped women manage gender-specific health concerns. Some of these concerns include menstrual discomfort and menopause, contraception, beauty and diet, and anxiety and depression. There is also a long list of drugs and medical devices that either haven’t delivered as promised or, much worse, have injured... Read More