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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 […]
Left Turn Accidents: Who is Liable?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerMaking a left turn in countries like the United States where we drive on the right side of the road is among the more dangerous driving maneuvers. In fact, UPS, one of the world’s largest transportation services, plans their routes so their drivers almost never make left turns. One major reason for doing this is […]
Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work after an Injury?
/in General /by Peake & FowlerWhen someone is out of work because of an injury or occupational illness, they usually want to get back to work as soon as possible. Although it is nice to collect workers’ compensation benefits when you are out, going back to work means getting a full paycheck again. For many people, returning to work also […]
How Common are Distracted Driving Accidents?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerDriving while distracted is a very dangerous activity that claims the lives of more than 3,000 individuals each year. According to Business Insider, distracted driving is the leading cause of auto accidents, and it is estimated that 80% of all vehicle accidents involve some form of driver distraction. All it takes is just a few […]
What are the Most Common Causes of Car Crashes?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerThere are millions of motor vehicle accidents in the United States each year, and a large number of them result in moderate to severe injuries, with many fatalities as well. South Carolina averages 20.5 deaths per hundred thousand people due to car crashes, according to a 2018 report by WIS News 10 Columbia. This gives […]
Holidays and Drunk Driving Accidents in Columbia, SC
/in dui /by Peake & FowlerDuring the holiday season, many Americans take time out of their busy schedules to get together with family and friends. Nearly 100 million of us will travel out of town during this season to visit loved ones, and most will travel by car. This makes the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s the busiest travel […]
What Must I Prove to Win my Truck Accident Claim in South Carolina?
/in Truck Accidents /by Peake & FowlerAny type of motor vehicle accident can result in serious injuries, but trucking accidents are some of the deadliest. Tractor-trailers are massive vehicles that can weigh more than 80,000 pounds when they are fully loaded. And when a vehicle of this size collides into a regular passenger vehicle, those inside the passenger vehicle are the […]
What to Look for When Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerHave you suffered an injury that was caused by the negligent or reckless actions or omissions of another party? If so, there is a good chance you will need a lawyer to help you recover compensation. It is very rare that the party responsible freely admits fault and reimburses you for all of your losses, […]