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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, […]
Who is Responsible for a Parking Lot Accident?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerWhen most people think of a car accident, they imagine a collision that occurs on the roads, streets or highways. But auto accidents can also occur in parking lots and parking garages. On a typical weekday, lots and garages (particularly in downtown areas) are full of vehicles. Then on the weekends, they fill up again […]
How to Prevent Sun Glare Accidents
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerDuring the summer in South Carolina, we are at the height of daylight savings time. Sunrise is before 6:00 AM, and sunset is after 8:00 PM. But when we get into the fall and winter, the days get shorter, and sunrise and sunsets tend to happen during the middle of our peak driving times. This […]
Who Can I Sue after a South Carolina Truck Accident?
/in Truck Accidents /by Peake & FowlerCommercial trucking accidents can result in some of the most severe and catastrophic injuries. In South Carolina alone, there were nearly 5,000 collisions in 2017 that involved semi-trucks. These accidents resulted in hundreds of serious injuries and 65 fatalities, and a large number of them were caused by negligence on the part of the truck […]