A South Carolina man caught on fire after the battery in his iPhone 6 exploded, according to a recent lawsuit. The phone was in his pocket, when it heated up, exploded and set his clothes on fire, causing severe burns. The man, Ronnie Portee, is represented by Kevin Dean of Motley Rice LLC and George … Read More »
If you use your cellphone while driving, beware: on July 1, 2018, those traveling in Georgia will be subject to a new “Hands-Free” driving law. House Bill 673 affects people across the state, including those in Savannah and Augusta. Basically, if you’re driving your vehicle – don’t touch, don’t text, and don’t hold the phone … Read More »
Picture an action movie: The coolest character zooms into frame at astronomical speeds. American media glorifies the idea of speeding through the roadways, but in reality, speeding is a major detriment to our safety and lives. According to The Economist, compared to the rest of the world, the number of road fatalities in America each … Read More »
Know The Problem: Someone who has suffered a burn injury due to a fire, explosion, electrocution, hot surface, or chemical exposure will need immediate medical attention and extensive hospitalization to ensure proper healing. The problem is that medical professionals often consider burn injuries one of the most challenging catastrophic injuries to treat. If left unattended, … Read More »
Workers’ compensation is an insurance program. Like all insurers, workers’ comp. insurance companies and their policyholders (your employer) too often wants to pay as little as possible when claims are filed. But you can receive all of the workers’ compensation benefits you deserve if you follow the rules. Below are 10 mistakes the workers’ compensation attorneys … Read More »
It is difficult to even look outside any given window and not see an automobile these days. You will be even more hard-pressed to go anywhere without using a car. Yes, here in the United States, and most of the world, the automobile is so essential, it and all of its oddities are often overlooked. … Read More »
Many people consider their hands-free use of cell phones much safer than using a handheld device to make a call. However, according to the National Safety Council infographic, these people might be laboring under a severe misapprehension. While hands-free devices do allow people to keep both hands on the wheel, this isn’t necessarily more helpful. … Read More »
On April 18, unsung heroes in the local community were celebrated at the 2018 Annual Jefferson Awards for their work that may have otherwise gone unrecognized. Partnering with ABC News 4, George Sink P.A. Injury Lawyers hosted the event at Memorial Waterfront Park in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. For more photos of the event, visit … Read More »
If your South Carolina driver’s license is currently suspended, you know how difficult life can be without the freedom to legally drive yourself to work, school, or even to the grocery store. If you live in South Carolina and have a suspended license, this week is very important for you. The South Carolina DMV has … Read More »
After an injury at work, no matter how minor, workers’ compensation is typically meant to cover your medical costs, disability payments and other expenses incurred. While workers’ compensation varies across the United States, employers typically pay out workers’ comp. in one of three ways: through a private insurance company, from a state-run program or by … Read More »
