The doctor’s office is the last place you want to be, especially after a car accident. It doesn’t take a head injury to set your mind spinning, with worries whizzing through your mind as you sit in the waiting room.
To prevent Halloween from becoming more trick than treat, we’ve provided some festive ways to celebrate while maintaining your social distance!
Walking may seem like a relaxing, healthy pastime – but it’s not without its dangers. A leisurely stroll around the block could result in dangerous pedestrian accident, proving that two feet are no match for four wheels.
If you’ve been injured in a car crash, flashing blue lights are a welcome sight. A police officer is on the scene. Medical help is on the way. Upon arrival, the officer who responds to your call will document the scene in an accident report.
Our elderly loved ones deserve to age with dignity, cared for with compassion and kindness. But nursing home abuse is all too common. In fact, according to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 Americans over age 60 have experienced some form of elder abuse.
Schools will look different this year, with some students returning to the classroom and others learning from home. After a long absence, school buses will soon resume their routes – and provide a sense of the familiar as families adjust to a “new normal.”
Summer is a busy time for many South Carolinians, with families shunning schedules to enjoy spontaneous fun. Whether they’re dashing through sprinklers or driving to the beach, folks are on the move. Emergency rooms experience the same boost in activity, coinciding with the increase in time spent outdoors.
There’s nothing like a fun day on the water, but a painful sunburn isn’t the only risk facing boaters this summer. Boating accidents are all too common here in South Carolina, claiming about 30 lives each year.
The 4th of July is a time for food, family and fireworks – a trifecta that reminds Americans of the freedom we enjoy each day. But the festive weekend can also be a dangerous one, with a distinct spike in emergency room visits to prove it.
The scent of fresh cut grass and backyard barbecues. The delighted shrieks of kids playing in the sprinkler. The long days and balmy nights that define summer in the South. While we wouldn’t trade this sun-soaked season for anything, Berkeley County families must keep in mind that summer brings some risks. In fact, hospitals nationwide report a 15% to 27% increase in emergency room visits over the summer months.