In the U.S. alone there were 38 fatal dog attacks. Of these attacks pit bulls were contributed to 61% of these fatal attacks while only being 5% of the total U.S. dog population. Annual data from 2012 shows that 50% (19) of the victims were adults, 21-years and older, and the other half were children, … Read More »
On Wednesday, September 25th, Richland Northeast High School in Columbia, South Carolina hosted the 2013 Student Leadership Series, an education-focused youth outreach program encouraging students to stay in school and graduate. George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers is proud to be a Regional Sponsor for the Student Leadership Rally, and is happy to support the South … Read More »
If you have been injured in a South Carolina car accident, on the job or by someone else’s negligence, you’ve probably been looking on the Internet for more information about the law and lawyers who could help you. You would have seen both personal injury and auto accident attorneys listed. It’s natural to wonder if … Read More »
If you have been injured in an auto accident in South Carolina, you will want to get as much information about the crash as you can. You will be able to find a lot of the details you’re looking for in the accident reports filed by South Carolina police, sheriff’s deputies and highway patrolmen. The … Read More »
If you or a loved one has become disabled and attempts to file for Social Security Disability benefits, be aware of the laws regarding drug and alcohol use. Social Security claimants who use illegal drugs and/or abuse alcohol risk losing their entitlement to benefits. Social Security laws can prevent you from receiving SSDI benefits if … Read More »
If the United States government shuts down October 1st, many federal payments could be delayed. However, it is likely that over 57 million Social Security beneficiaries will still be paid on time, as the Social Security Administration will have enough people on staff to process social security disability benefits without delay. Social Security funding is … Read More »
For three years in a row, AAA Carolinas has named Charleston County the most dangerous county in South Carolina for auto accidents . There were more than 12,000 collisions in Charleston county in 2012; that’s an equivalent of 342 crashes for every 100 million miles traveled, 55% higher than the South Carolina state average. Alternatively, … Read More »
On Tuesday, November 12th, the United States House of Representatives passed the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2013. Pending a signature from President Obama, this new bill will increase veterans’ disability compensation , survivor benefits, and clothing allowances by about 1.5 percent, estimated by the Congressional Budget Office. The Veterans’ Compensation COLA Act of … Read More »
The new school year is starting and student athletes are getting ready to train hard for the upcoming sports season. Rough contact sports like football, rugby, lacrosse, and even cheerleading often create dangerous situations for students. Concussions are a common sports injury among student athletes, and can lead to serious – sometimes fatal – consequences … Read More »
Hundreds of people from the tri-county area gathered together in the North Charleston Wal-Mart parking lot on Sunday, July 7th to celebrate faith, family, and freedom at the Music Independence Fest, hosted by the producers of the McDonald’s Choir Showcase and George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers. Several popular music artists, including J. Moss, 21:03, Da’rrell … Read More »
