Attention South Carolina motorists! Teenage drivers pose a deadly risk on the road during the summer. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, more deadly auto accidents involving teenage drivers happen than any other time of year, according to a recent auto accident study by AAA. Specifically, nearly 15 teenagers between 13 and 19 years old were killed every day nationwide between Memorial Day and Labor Day in car accidents between 2005 and 2009, reports AAA. That’s more than 7,300 teenagers!

Accidents happen even to the safest drivers. What would you do if you suddenly suffered a serious injury in an auto accident caused by a teenage driver? Knowing what’s the right thing to do after an accident can be difficult. We can help. We’re Peake & Fowler Law Firm. Serving clients throughout South Carolina, our knowledgeable Columbia, SC auto accident attorneys have dedicated their careers to helping accident victims.

The Columbia SC car accident lawyers at our firm carefully examine all the details associated with an accident. We regularly examine all the data to determine if the other driver was under the influence of alcohol, texting while driving or engaging in other activities which could have contributed to the accident. We leave no stone unturned!

Put your trust in a first-class Columbia South Carolina auto accident lawyer who puts people first. Contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm. We’ve assisted many people injured or worse in a car accident caused by a teenage driver. We know what to expect. And we can put our experience to work for you.

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What would you do if you were injured in a motorcycle accident in South Carolina? Sound far fetched? Motorcycle accidents happen all the time. In the last decade, the number of fatal motorcycle accidents has more than doubled. In 1998, motorcycle accidents killed 2,294 people and injured 49,000 nationwide. In 2008, 5,290 died and 96,000 people were injured in motorcycle accidents.

Serious accidents demand serious attention. You need a Columbia motorcycle accident lawyer to fight for your rights after your accident. You need Peake & Fowler Law Firm. Serving clients throughout South Carolina, Peake & Fowler has a stellar reputation as an experienced Columbia motorcycle accident attorney. Let us put our years of experience and vast knowledge to work for you. Contact a South Carolina motorcycle accident lawyer driven to succeed. Contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm. We ride. We understand.

Why the increase in motorcycle accidents? Experts have cited the recent rise in the number of motorcycles on the road. In 1998, there were 3.8 million motorcycles on the road. By 2008, that number had skyrocketed to 7.7 million motorcycles.  But there may be another reason for this increase. During the same time period, many states relaxed their motorcycle helmet laws.

Helmets drastically reduce the likelihood of dying in a motorcycle accident. Riders wearing helmets are 37 percent less likely to die in a crash than riders without helmets, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That’s why many states still require motorcyclists to wear helmets. In South Carolina, motorcyclists 20 years old and younger are required by law to wear helmets.

Unfortunately, accidents happen. In South Carolina, a total of 115 motorcyclists died in accidents in 2008.  Just recently, a 61-year-old motorcyclists was killed in Mauldin, S.C. when his motorcycle was hit by a truck

Peake & Fowler Law Firm has years of experience defending the rights of motorcycle accident victims in South Carolina. We understand South Carolina’s motorcycle laws and know how to get results. We realize insurance companies often blame motorcyclists for causing the accident, even if it wasn’t their fault. We will work tirelessly to make sure you’re fully compensated for your injuries.

Don’t leave your future to chance. Take action. Contact Peake & Fowler today. We mean business!