Highway Safety

A new project is currently underway to create a safe pathway for cyclists and pedestrians that stretches over a vast majority of Charleston, South Carolina. The route would run from Isle of Palms through Sullivan’s Island, Mt Pleasant and downtown Charleston, then over to West Ashley, James Island and all the way out to Folly Beach.

This project is helping to promote an active lifestyle by giving our citizens and visitors the ability to exercise and get outdoors in a safe environment.

At George Sink, P.A. Injury lawyers we fully support an active and healthy lifestyle. We think it’s important that you are safe while walking, jogging or riding your bike throughout our city. However, we also know that sharing the roadways with big trucks and other automobiles can be dangerous. We have represented numerous cyclists and joggers who have been injured by careless drivers. If you have found yourself injured while engaging in outdoor activities because of another party’s negligence, please call a seasoned personal injury lawyer today to get you the just compensation you deserve.

If you would like to know more about the creation of this bicycle path around the city (Battery to Beach project), please go to charlestonmoves.org.

Also, please feel free to leave comments about the bicycle paths in your area around the state of South Carolina. If there is a major concern you have, we may be able to direct in the right direction in whom to speak with about your issue.

Industry-leading automobile professionals around the world are currently working to perfect the design of a two person automobile that runs completely off of electricity, drives itself AND has the capability of “talking” to other vehicles on the roadway. Perhaps this new technology could even help prevent automobile accidents and accident-related fatalities .

It’s shaped like an egg and drives on two wheels using the same kind of balancing technology that a Segway has for stability. If you’ve seen pictures of it, you can agree, it’s pretty bizarre.*

These “futuristic” cars (that actually may not be as far around the corner as we think) are not currently on the market yet, though. It will, however, be interesting to see what their safety ratings are once they do hit the streets.

Instead, today, we are talking about the small cars that you drive or see on the highway on a daily basis.

Jim Grozelany of Forbes Manual, recently published a list of the safest smalls cars currently on the road. Here they are in alphabetical order:

1) Audi A3
2) Buick Verano
3) Chevrolet Cruze
4) Chevrolet Sonic
5) Chevrolet Volt
6) Lexus CT 200h
7) Mazda3
Scion tC
9) Subaru Impreza
10) Toyota Prius

These cars qualified for this list by being examined by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

“A car must garner top scores across the board by performance in front, side, rollover, and rear-end crashes… (we then) identified the models that offer the most safety features to both help protect their occupants in a crash and help their drivers steer clear of collisions in the first place”, said Grozelany. To read more about each car that has been named in the top 10 safest small cars, click here.

Although these cars and others being made today have top-of-the-line safety features, automobile accidents can still happen. No one likes to think it will happen to them, but if you find yourself injured because of the result of an automobile collision, no matter what type of car you are in (or bike or motorcycle), the hardworking team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers is hear to help you every step of the way.

Your On-Star or cell phone got the police and ambulance there. Your family and friends will help and support you along the way. Now, let us get you the just compensation you deserve!

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A pothole in the road can be a very dangerous hazard for several reasons:

• You may have to swerve to miss it, entering another lane or driving off the side of the road.
• It may snag your tire just right (or wrong) to cause you to get into an accident.
• There may be sharp and/or protruding edges that could cause a flat tire and/or mess up your alignment.

Besides the initial danger of an automobile accident, constantly hitting potholes inflicts unwanted and unnecessary wear and tear on your tires, and ultimately, your vehicle.

The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT), maintains over 41,000 miles of roadway in our state. The remaining 19,000 miles of roadway are maintained by local governments, private businesses or individuals.

Therefore, there’s a good chance the pothole you have encountered is a hazard that should be reported to the South Carolina Department of Transportation. It is our recommendation, at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, to report potholes and any other road hazards including, but not limited to:

• Street sign repair
• Improperly functioning traffic light or bulb out
• Tree removal if in danger of falling or blocking roadway
• Excess litter

If you do not know who to contact regarding a particular road in which you have noticed a repair needed, you can go to the SCDOT website now and find out which roads are maintained by this department.

You can also request maintenance work now from SCDOT through a simple online web form.

If a roadway hazard has caused you or a loved to become a victim of an automobile collision and injury, please contact the personal injury lawyers at George Sink. P.A. Injury Lawyers right away for your free consultation.

If your life was endangered by the negligence of someone else, we want to help you get the compensation you deserve!

BMW is recalling some of the 2012 X5 xDrive35i SAVs from the market. These vehicles were built in December 2011. The parking brake is not functioning correctly on these models. The consumer may think the SAV is in “park” position when actually it is not. If the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle can roll by itself and cause injury or damage to property. Those who are affected by this recall will be informed by mail. If you think your vehicle’s automatic transmission needs free replacement, please contact your dealer or call 1-800-525-7417 for further instructions, according to news reports.

As a Columbia personal injury lawyer, I hope nobody was adversely affected by this unsafe vehicle. If you or a loved one were harmed by a hazardous product, discuss your claim with a personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your claim, help protect your rights, and answer any important questions you may have in regards to your claim.

A 28-year-old woman from Eastover succumbed to her injuries after an auto accident when she drove into the pathway of a vehicle on the South Carolina Hwy 378 close to the Sumter County line. The Richland County Coroner explained that a child was also in her vehicle, sitting in the backseat, when the wreck happened. She was hospitalized afterward and is undergoing treatment for serious injuries at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. The driver was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the collision and sustained traumatic injuries. According to news reports, authorities from the South Carolina Highway Patrol are now investigating the collision.

As a car accident lawyer Beaufort, I hope the child injured in this crash heals quickly and fully from her injuries sustained in the collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident caused by a reckless driver, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, discuss your case, and work through the legal processes involved with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome. A lawyer can be on your side and fight for your legal rights after a collision, which may have brought on many medical expenses.

A roadside safety check point in Anderson County resulted in a man attempting to ram a South Carolina Highway Patrol and run down a trooper, said the Department of Public Safety. The incident began when a pickup truck driver failed to stop for police. Police attempted to stop him, and finally stopped him. The pickup truck driver then sped his vehicle towards the troopers, who shot back at the vehicle. The truck was stopped later on US 76. The driver was hit by a bullet in his arm and underwent treatment. Two troopers were placed on administrative leave, and charges are being filed against the suspect. “I heard two different types of sirens and then I noticed there was a high-speed chase going on,” said a witness. “Next thing I knew, I heard officers say, ‘Hold it or I’ll shoot you.’ Next thing I know, it was being broke up and that’s it.” According to news reports, an investigation is underway.

As a Moncks Corner car accident lawyer, I look forward to hearing more about this crash. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can assess your case and help defend your legal rights, along with answer any questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

All lanes of Interstate 77 have reopened following a collision this morning. South Carolina Highway Patrol reopened the lanes after the deadly wreck involving three cars. One 78-year-old driver from Rock Hill was killed while the other was injured. Two cars hit the overpass at the Sutton Road Exit.  According to news reports, the medical condition of the other victim in this collision is not known at this time. They were airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.

As a Spartanburg car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with those harmed in this tragic auto accident. I hope nobody else was harmed in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in a car wreck, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can work for you to defend your legal rights, along with discuss any important legal questions you may have regarding your case. A personal injury lawyer can help walk you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

Late Monday, a man from Prosperity was killed when he collided near Chapin. The single-vehicle pickup-truck crash happened around 10:40pm when the 56-year-old was driving his 2006 Dodge Ram and veered from the left side of the road. The driver hit a telephone pole, power pole, and phone junction box. The motorist finally came to a stop against a tree. He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the wreck and succumbed to his injuries at the scene of the crash due to massive head trama. The collision is still under investigation by South Carolina Highway Patrol and the Coroner’s Office, according to news reports.

As a car accident lawyer, my thoughts are with the family of those harmed. I hope nobody else was hurt in this collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident, discuss your case with a
Charleston personal injury lawyer who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

A driver sustained minor injuries on Monday after an exposed gas line was hit on East Old Marion Highway in Florence. The crash resulted in damage to a gas pipe in an underground section of the highway, causing that roadway to be closed. Emergency road crews repaired the damage and reopened the roadway soon after the incident. According to news reports, no major injuries were sustained in the collision.

As a Spartanburg car accident attorney I hope those hurt heal quickly and fully from their injuries and I’m glad crews were able to clear the scene of the wreck. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.

A rising number of pedestrian deaths is concerning South Carolina Highway Patrol. “We’ve had five killed here,” South Carolina Highway Patrol Lt. James Filyaw said. “There’s a lot of room for improvement. If you look at it statewide, it’s up 24 percent over the state.” During this time last year, there were 81 deaths, while this year there have been 101. Police have escalated enforcement by urging drivers and pedestrians to remain cautious. Many have been forced to use a bike or walk due to rising gas prices. Officials say the number of holiday shoppers along the streets is also concerning. Christmas vacation from school may also lead to a higher number of pedestrians, according to news reports. “Unfortunately, people are much more distracted this time of year,” Davis said. “But the probability (for a collision is much higher).”

As a Columbia auto accident attorney, I’m glad police are working on improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety. If you or a loved one were harmed in an accident, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can discuss your claim and work to defend your rights, along with answer any important legal questions you may have regarding your claim. A personal injury lawyer can help guide you through your case by assisting you with the legal processes associated with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome for your claim.