Hey, South Carolina! It’s time to vote for “The State’s Best” for 2016. Each year, readers of The State Newspaper vote on their favorite businesses and services throughout South Carolina. We’d appreciate if you could take the time to vote for our firm. Here are the rules: Voting is open between Aug. 29 and Sept. … Read More »
Veterans Day is almost here – Wednesday, November 11 – and our entire team at George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers would like to thank the courageous men and women who served our country! As a firm that fights for disabled veterans year-round, we know the sacrifices they have made and we’ve seen the struggles many … Read More »
Accidents involving mopeds have been steadily increasing across the state, especially in the Tri-County area and places like Myrtle Beach. These accidents are drawing attention from South Carolina safety advocates and lawmakers who believe it is time to make changes that will protect everyone on our public roads. Officials across the state have cited current … Read More »
USA Today reported on a new ranking of the worst drivers in the United States. South Carolina’s drivers were rated worst, tying with Montana. The ranking, calculated by a car insurance comparison website, scored states based on a variety of factors. These factors included the following: The rate of car accident fatalities Number of deadly … Read More »
Good news! I-95 has reopened after being closed down by rain, flooding and the storm. I-95 southbound opened yesterday and officials announced that the northbound side of I-95 reopened early this morning. A 16 mile stretch of Interstate 95 was closed near Columbia and Lexington for more than a week. Drivers going between I-25 and … Read More »
Starting a workers’ compensation claim involves two main parts: Giving notice to your employer Filing a Form 50 or Form 52 You will need to file forms with the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission to get the process started. This process may seem straightforward, but initiating a workers’ compensation claim can be a complex process. … Read More »
Dogs may be man’s best friend, but all too often we hear stories of people who are seriously injured in dog attacks. In fact, statistics from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) show that almost 4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs every year, with half of these victims being children. … Read More »
Drunk Driving claims the lives of thousands of Americans each year. Because alcohol-related accidents, injuries, and deaths have become such a serious problem throughout the country, many advocates have pushed for tougher driving under the influence (DUI) laws to deter motorists from getting behind the wheel while impaired. One federal agency – the National Transportation … Read More »
Earlier this year, South Carolina lawmakers passed legislation that bans texting while driving. After the law was approved by Governor Nikki Haley, a 180-day grace period was initiated to give drivers time to become familiar with the law. During the first 180 days the ban was in effect, authorities only issued warnings if they spotted … Read More »
