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Can my Personal Injury Claim be Reopened after it was Settled?
/in General /by Peake & FowlerSometimes in life, we make hasty decisions that we end up regretting. One situation when this can happen is while settling a personal injury claim. After getting injured in an accident or event that was caused by another party, finances are usually pretty tight, and injury victims are often anxious to get compensated. Under these […]
How Social Media Use Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerMost Americans use some type of social media platform these days, with Facebook being the most popular. Almost three out of every four American adults are on Facebook, and most of them access it on a daily basis. Other popular social media apps include Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube. We use social media […]
Why is Texting While Driving so Dangerous?
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerDistracted driving has always been a problem for motorists, but the advent of smartphones has made things far worse. At any given moment throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers in United States are attempting to use their cell phones while they are behind the wheel. Smart phones allow us to stay connected all the time, […]
Five Crucial Mistakes You Should Avoid in a Personal Injury Case
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerWhen someone suffers a personal injury that was the fault of another party, they are entitled to full and fair compensation for their losses. However, the fact that you have a right to compensation does not guarantee that you will recover the amount that you deserve. The party responsible for your injury is highly unlikely […]
How to Avoid a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident during the COVID-19 Shutdown
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerAs South Carolina deals with the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, non-essential businesses have closed, and many people are either unemployed or working from home. This has reduced vehicle traffic, but at the same time, there are more people out walking and riding their bikes. We need to get out and get fresh air and exercise while […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Injury Claims
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerThe coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented event that has disrupted everyone’s lives and impacted every area of our society. The social distancing guidelines that have been put in place to stop the spread of the virus have forced millions of businesses throughout the United States to close, and those who still have a job are […]
How South Carolinians are Pulling Together during the Coronavirus
/in community /by Peake & FowlerThe COVID-19 pandemic has ravished our country unlike any viral outbreak during our lifetimes. Hundreds of thousands across the country have tested positive for the coronavirus, and thousands have died from it. In South Carolina alone, more than 2,000 people have contracted the virus, and there have been dozens of deaths. South Carolinians are now […]
How Do I Know If I Might Have Traumatic Brain Injury?
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerTraumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are far more common than most people realize. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), an average of 155 people die in the US every day because of TBI-related injuries. Just under 3 million emergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths in the US are caused by TBI each year, including […]
What Happens when you are Injured by an Aggressive Driver?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerAggressive driving is very common in South Carolina and throughout the country. We have all had to deal with drivers who follow us too closely, zip back and forth between lanes, pass us when there is very little room to complete the pass safely, and make other dangerous maneuvers. If we are honest with ourselves, […]
How Common is Drowsy Driving?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerThe short answer is – drowsy driving is far more common than most people believe. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), driving while drowsy or fatigued is responsible for more than 70,000 crashes and more than 40,000 injuries each year. That said, drivers who are involved in vehicle crashes are often reluctant to […]