Recent Posts in Auto Accidents Category

• How Safe Are Self-Driving Cars, Really?

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Mar 27, 2018

  In mid-March 2018, a woman in Tempe, Arizona was struck by a self-driving vehicle owned by ride-sharing company Uber. The victim was crossing the street at the intersection of Mill Avenue and Curry Road around 10 p.m. when the incident occurred. According to police reports, the car did have a human driver behind the wheel, but the vehicle was operating in autonomous mode. This is the first known ...
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• Is Your Family Safe? Highway Deaths are on the Rise!

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jun 1, 2017

  The largest annual increase in highway deaths occurred in 2015. The past four decades witnessed a steady decline in fatalities, but this trend was broken in 2015 when the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported the largest annual percentage increase in 50 years. The also NHTSA reported that, with the statistics they collected thus far for 2016, it seems those numbers may ...
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• South Carolina Ranked Third Deadliest State for Drivers

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Feb 20, 2017

  South Carolina Drivers are amongst the deadliest in the country. South Carolina was found to have the highest rate of fatalities for drivers, with more highway deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled than any other state. Our car accidents can be deadly. An annual report by CarInsuranceComparison.com using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has ranked South ...
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• License suspended in SC? Possible Ways to get it back!

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Feb 17, 2017

  A driver can have their license suspended for a variety of reasons, including driving under the influence, violating insurance laws, not paying traffic citations, and for accumulating too many points on your record. Depending on your particular circumstances, you may be able to get your license reinstated. Additionally, some offenses may require more fines and penalties than others. Restoring Your ...
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• What Can Drivers Do to Help Limit Traffic Jams?

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Oct 5, 2016

  With a recovering economy and cheap gas prices, more Americans are taking to the road. As a result, roadways in South Carolina and throughout the country are often packed. While traffic is an inevitable part of driving, drivers can still do their part to reduce slow traffic. Here’s how you can help limit traffic jams: Don’t slow down to look at an accident on the side of the highway . This is ...
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• 5 Signs the Insurance Company Could be Trying to Rip You Off

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Sep 29, 2016

  When you buy insurance, you expect to be taken care of after an accident. That’s the whole purpose of insurance, after all: you pay your premiums and the insurance company is supposed to help take care of you after a car wreck! However, it doesn’t always work that way. Insurance companies are now in business to make money, not pay it out. Time and time again, people come to us because they were in ...
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• Driver Blames Tesla Autopilot Function for Car Accident

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Aug 29, 2016

  The Tesla Model S has recently been a newsmaker for all the wrong reasons. Last month in Montana , a Tesla in autopilot mode crashed through a guardrail and flew off the road. In May, another tragic accident involving a self-driving Tesla resulted in the death of a 45-year-old man in Florida. And in January, a Tesla Model S burst into flames when its lithium-ion battery exploded during charging at ...
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• Honda Faces $70M Fine for Underreporting Injuries & Deaths

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Aug 16, 2016

  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has imposed a fine of $70 million on Honda, accusing the automaker of failing to report more than 1,700 injury and death claims tied to their vehicles to the federal government. They are also accused of failing to submit early warning reports to identify any actual or potential safety issues with their vehicles. Furthermore, the Administration ...
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• South Carolina Car Accident FAQ: Will an Underinsured Motorist Claim Increase My Insurance Payments (Monthly Premium)?

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Aug 11, 2016

  Generally, the cost of underinsured motorist protection should not rise just because you filed a claim, but the monthly cost for your insurance may still rise anyway, because of the way some insurance policies are written. What is UIM Insurance? Underinsured Motorist Protection (UIM) is insurance which pays you and others insured if you are involved in a car accident with an underinsured driver. ...
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• Back to School: Bus Safety Tips for Your Child

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Aug 9, 2016

  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, in front, or on either side of the bus. Children should also respect the ...
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• Two New Roundabouts to Appear in Anderson, South Carolina

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Aug 1, 2016

  According to a news report published by WYFF 4, the South Carolina Department of Transportation has proposed that roundabouts replace two intersections in Anderson, South Carolina in order to improve the efficiency, operation, and safety of the intersections listed below: Concord Road and Harris Bridge Road Kings Road and Brown Road As of now, sources estimate that the total costs of the ...
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• Artist, Surgeon & Crash Expert Create "Crash Proof" Human

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jul 26, 2016

  Ever wondered what a human would have to look like to survive a car crash? A trauma surgeon, an artist, and a crash expert teamed up to find out! Esquire recently released pictures of Graham, a bizarre specimen designed to be the ultimate “car crash-proof human.” Graham is the face of the Australian Transport Accident Commission’s new Toward Zero road-safety campaign, which seeks to create a ...
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• Autopilot Mode Causes Tesla Crash

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jul 17, 2016

  Yet another crash has been blamed on self-driving technology. The wreck, which occurred just two days after U.S. regulators announced that they were investigating the first death in a car wreck caused by a car in self-driving mode, involved a Tesla Model X. The crash occurred about 100 miles outside of Pittsburgh. According to the police report, the driver had activated the autopilot feature just ...
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• Pokemon Go May Cause Car Wrecks and Pedestrian Injuries

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jul 14, 2016

  You may have heard by now about Pokemon Go, a new smartphone game craze that’s taken the country by storm. The game involves tracking down and “catching” virtual monsters that appear on your phone in different locations. It’s so addictive, in fact, that many people get caught up staring at their phones and not paying attention to their surroundings. Already, there have been numerous reports of ...
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• Downtown Lexington Planning One-Way Streets

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jun 30, 2016

  Reactions are mixed among shoppers and retailers in Downtown Lexington as Town Hall intends to begin work on a long-term plan to make stretches of Lake Drive and Church Street one-way streets. Common in big cities like Charleston, one-way streets may improve traffic flow in heavily congested areas, but many are worried that the change will be confusing for motorists and are anticipating a “massive ...
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• Does Your Auto Insurance Cover Your Pet?

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jun 27, 2016

  Many people consider their beloved pets members of their family. While this may seem like common knowledge to pet owners, insurance companies view pets differently. If you or your passengers are injured in a car accident your auto insurance will pay for your medical bills and other expenses. Unfortunately insurance companies do not extend the same level of protection to pets. Here is what you ...
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• No More Speed Traps: Hyundai Genesis Automatically Slows for Speed Trap Cameras

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jun 9, 2016

  Many South Carolina drivers are familiar with speed traps, having been on the receiving end of one or more speeding tickets after being caught breaking the law by a camera. Speed trap cameras are in use all over the country, and are also popular throughout Europe and other parts of the world. Knowing this and seizing an opportunity for innovation, Korean carmaker Hyundai has come up with a new ...
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• SHEP to Help Reduce Traffic Jams after Car Wrecks in South Carolina

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Apr 29, 2016

  Recently, the South Carolina Department of Transportation launched a new program called the State Highway Emergency Program, also referred to as SHEP. The program is designed to clear vehicle accidents right after they occur so there are fewer traffic jams at all times. In addition, SHEP will be able to make small repairs on disabled cars and trucks, help with traffic control, and manage various ...
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• Was Your Car Damaged by a Pothole? Apply to Have the State Pay for Repairs

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Apr 27, 2016

  Crumbling roadways are a huge problem in South Carolina. Many drivers have had their cars damaged by large potholes and deteriorating asphalt, leaving them with significant repair costs. Since it is the responsibility of the state to keep South Carolina roadways in good repair, it is unfair for drivers to have to shoulder the expensive financial burden of these costs. The South Carolina Department ...
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• Potholes Cause Millions in Damage to SC Cars Every Year

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Apr 25, 2016

  South Carolina drivers are all too familiar with the state of our crumbling roadways. Many drivers have been stuck paying for expensive repairs to their vehicles because of it, and have turned to the state for compensation for failing to maintain the roads. According to one South Carolina newspaper, the state has paid approximately $40 million since 2010 to settle lawsuits against the Department ...
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• A New Reflective Paint May Save Drivers and Animals from Car Accidents

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Apr 20, 2016

  According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, more than two million car accidents involving animals occur throughout the country every year. Many of these collisions take place on two-lane roads during the late evenings and early mornings, causing drivers, passengers, and animals to suffer serious injuries. Unfortunately, the number of these types of ...
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• Self-Driving Car Technology May Cause Huge Drop in Insurance Premiums

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Feb 15, 2016

  Auto insurance companies like Geico, Allstate, State Farm, and many others are grappling with the realization that driverless car technologies may eventually result in a huge dent in their revenue. Last year alone, the auto insurance industry collected approximately $195 billion in premiums from U.S. drivers, but with the dawn of safer cars that are expected to drastically reduce traffic ...
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• Stay Safe, South Carolina: Never Use Cruise Control in the Rain!

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Jan 14, 2016

  Although it isn’t a South Carolina state law, did you know that driving in the rain with the cruise control on is extremely dangerous? With all of the rain we have seen lately, this message needs repeating! Cruise control is a valuable piece of technology that allows a vehicle to maintain a constant speed while driving. It can help fight driver fatigue, save fuel, and prevent a driver from ...
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• Get Money for Your Wrecked Car or Property - Without an Attorney!

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Dec 22, 2015

  At George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers, we’ve helped over 40,000 South Carolinians protect their legal rights after being involved in a car wreck. Like many personal injury law firms, we generally do not sign up cases in which no one is injured – because our experience has shown a lawyer can add significant value to some claims for injury, but generally can’t get much more money for a wrecked car if ...
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• New Regulations on the Horizon for South Carolina Scooter / Moped Riders

  Posted By George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers | Dec 3, 2015

  This session, the House of Representatives has filed ten bills aimed at finding a safety solution to the rising number of moped accidents that have occurred throughout the state in recent years. One bill in particular, co-sponsored by South Carolina State Representative Chandra Dillard, was filed early 2015 requiring moped users to wear reflective vests and to retrofit their mopeds with flashing ...
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