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Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., is located in Columbia, SC and serves clients in and around Newberry, Lexington, Sumter, Allendale, Orangeburg, St. Matthews, Bishopville, Florence, Blythewood, State Park, Eastover, Columbia, Elgin, Irmo, Hopkins, Ridgeway, Lugoff, Ballentine, West Columbia, Kershaw, Camden, Dusty Bend, and Richland County, Lexington County, Calhoun County, Orangeburg County, Sumter County, Kershaw County, Newberry County, Fairfield County, Lee County, Clarendon County and Florence County.
What to Know About Motorcycles and Lane Splitting
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerMotorcycling is extremely popular in South Carolina, especially during the summertime. There are few activities that provide a greater sense of freedom than enjoying the fresh open air on your motorcycle while taking in all of the natural scenic beauty the Palmetto State has to offer. But with the ease and adventure of motorcycling comes […]
Determining Liability when a Third Party Causes a Car Accident
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerEach year, there are millions of vehicle crashes in the United States. These crashes result in tens of thousands of fatalities, and hundreds of thousands more become seriously injured. Sadly, most of these accidents are preventable and caused by some type of human error, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, driving recklessly, or some other […]
What Types of Compensation are Available in an Accident Injury Case?
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerIf you or a loved one got hurt in an accident that was someone else’s fault, you are entitled to compensation, also known as “damages”. Accident injury claims are appropriate in a number of different scenarios; some of the most common being car accidents, commercial truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, medical errors/malpractice, workplace accidents, […]
How Will a Criminal Offense on my Record Impact my Personal Injury Claim?
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerCivil law and criminal law are two separate legal areas, but there are times when they intersect. For example, when someone is involved in a personal injury claim, they often wonder how a past criminal offense might affect their case. The short answer to this question is, “it depends.” Your personal injury claim should stand […]
Negligence Contributed to Coronavirus Outbreaks in SC Nursing Homes
/in personal injury, wrongful death /by Peake & FowlerNursing homes have been called “ground zero” in the COVID-19 crisis. Nationwide, nearly half of all coronavirus-related deaths have occurred in nursing facilities. In South Carolina, more than one-third of those who have lost their lives because of COVID-19 were nursing home residents, even though these residents make up only about 12% of those who […]
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 […]