Car seats are crucial when it comes to the safety of your child in the car, but they are only effective when they are used correctly. For example, the straps must fit snugly across your child’s body in order to prevent them from being thrown from the seat in the event of an accident. According … Read More »
We love football – but nothing is more important than the future, health and happiness of our children. Injuries have always been a part of football, and we Americans mostly accept this fact. In many cases, we view injuries as merely obstacles we must overcome in order to become stronger and tougher. When it comes … Read More »
Halloween is a fun holiday for kids to celebrate, but it can also be dangerous. In fact, a study published in Pediatrics journal found that October 31st often has some of the highest numbers of emergency room visits of any holiday. According to information from the National Center for Statistics and Analysis, Halloween is also … Read More »
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), riding in a school bus is the safest way for your child to travel to and from school. However, as with any form of transportation, there is still some risk involved. Children should be especially careful in the “danger zone” – the area 10 feet behind, … Read More »
Community pools are a common destination for families during the summer. This year, George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers wants to remind parents of simple ways to prevent injuries and save lives at public pools. Make Supervision a Priority If you are visiting a community pool with children, always make supervision a priority. Even lifeguards can … Read More »
All Hallows’ Eve is almost here and George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers wants to wish everyone a safe and spooky Halloween! As committed South Carolina personal injury attorneys, we want to stress the importance of making safety a priority for you and your children! Halloween is a holiday with many potential dangers. Being of aware … Read More »
August is national Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, and the South Carolina personal injury attorneys at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers want to remind children and parents about the importance of keeping their eyes safe. Prevent Blindness America and the American Academy of Ophthalmologists – two organizations leading efforts to increase eye health and … Read More »
Children get hurt all the time, and more so if they play sports. While parents and coaches are always concerned about the health of youth athletes, failing to understand warning signs and proper ways to respond can place kids at risk for suffering further harm. In our previous blog, we discussed ways to recognize concussions, … 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 »
Although one should always wear a helmet when riding a bicycle, sometimes we can be caught off-guard. While bicyclist safety has been improving in South Carolina since being ranked in the lowest 5 for bicycle safety in 2010 to # 34 in a more recent survey , riding your bike has the same dangers and … Read More »
