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How to Avoid Accidents with School Buses
/in General /by Peake & FowlerSchool bus accidents are some of the most severe and deadly that occur on South Carolina roadways. The sheer size of the vehicle and the fact that they are usually transporting numerous children as passengers increases the likelihood of serious injuries resulting from a bus crash. School bus crashes are sometimes the fault of the […]
Do Pedestrian Accidents Increase in Summer?
/in General /by Peake & FowlerAs the temperatures warm up, more people decide to get outside, which poses an increased risk of accidents. Each year, more than 5,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents in the U.S. and over 125,000 injured. In South Carolina alone, there are more than 1,000 pedestrian collision accidents each year. Unfortunately, these tragedies increase in […]
5 Common Construction Accidents
/in General /by Peake & FowlerMost employers in South Carolina are required to carry worker’s compensation insurance to cover expenses related to work-related injuries and illnesses. Construction companies are not exempt from this requirement, and this is a good thing because construction is a dangerous industry. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), nearly 1,000 construction workers lose their lives […]
Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse
/in General /by Peake & Fowler Law FirmMaking the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or other care facility is difficult enough. Whether it is a spouse, parent, or another close relative, you want them to have the most compassionate and skilled care possible. Quality elder care in the U.S. may be stretched thin as a growing percentage […]
How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
/in General /by Peake & Fowler Law FirmPedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people on or near our nation’s roadways. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that over 150,000 people are treated in emergency rooms, and nearly 5,000 people are killed due to pedestrian accidents each year. People of every age and background are at risk of becoming involved in one of […]
5 Ways to Respect Motorcycles on the Road
/in General /by Peake & Fowler Law FirmMotorcyclists are more vulnerable than passenger vehicles on the road, and more susceptible to severe injury, and even fatalities. Motorcycle accidents cost billions of dollars each year in medical costs, property damage, lost productivity, pain and suffering, and legal expenses. The NHTSA reports that nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2015, which was an […]
How Often Do Seat Belts Fail?
/in personal injury /by Peake & Fowler Law FirmAmong people ages 1-54 in the U.S., motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death. For most people over age 4, using a seat belt is one of the most effective ways to reduce injuries and save lives in a crash. Unfortunately, millions of people decide to forgo wearing a seatbelt and forfeit this valuable […]
Can I Sue if I Find Mold in My Apartment?
/in General /by Charnell PeakeMold is one of the most common types of fungus, and nearly all homes throughout the United States have a small amount of mold within them. While a little mold is normal and harmless, too much mold, and certain types of mold, can be dangerous for human health. While searching for an apartment in Columbia […]
Who Is Responsible for My Workplace Injury?
/in General /by Charnell PeakeBeing injured on the job is an all-too-familiar experience for many of South Carolina’s workers. To be sure, in a single year, there were more than 35,000 non-fatal workplace injuries reported in the state, with an incidence rate of 2.9 per 100 full time workers. These numbers do not include the number of fatal workplace incidents. Being […]
Burn Injuries – What You Need to Know
/in General /by Charnell PeakeBurn injuries are some of the most painful types of injuries possible. The American Burn Association reports that approximately 486,000 people each year receive hospital and emergency room treatment for burns. This doesn’t take into account the thousands of burn injuries treated in clinics and private medical offices. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also reports that roughly 14,500 […]