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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.
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 General /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 […]
The Role of an Expert in an Injury Case
/in General /by Charnell PeakeAn expert witness can play a key role in proving liability and damages in a personal injury case. Experts are people who possess special knowledge, experience, skills, or training that extends beyond that of the general population. When you’ve been injured in an accident, have lost a loved one to wrongful death, or are claiming nursing home […]
Spinal Cord Injuries
/in personal injury /by Charnell PeakeThe term “spinal injury” almost always refers to an injury of the spinal cord, not just the vertebrae or discs that comprise the human spine, and is part of what makes spinal injuries so devastating. The structure of the spine (the bones that form its shape) provide protection and support for the body, and there […]
Can I File A Wrongful Death Case?
/in wrongful death /by Charnell PeakeExperiencing the death of a loved one well before death from natural causes would occur is a traumatic occurrence, and one that may result in feelings of depression, despair, and even anger. At the law offices of Peake & Fowler, our South Carolina wrongful death attorneys have helped clients like you understand what steps can be taken […]
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect in South Carolina
/in personal injury /by Charnell PeakeElderly people, especially those who are ill and unable to care for themselves, are a particularly vulnerable section of the population. While nursing homes and long-term care facilities are designed to provide the elderly with the level of care that they need and deserve, sadly, nursing home neglect occurs at an alarming rate, leaving those […]
Motorcycle Digest – Be sure you get the loss of use/rental value you are entitled to be paid!
/in General /by Tommy FowlerWe Ride……We Understand…… From Peake and Fowler Law Firm, P.A. By Thomas K. Fowler, Jr. Be sure you get the loss of use/rental value you are entitled to be paid! If you’ve been in an accident on your bike in South Carolina, and the accident was not your fault, there is a good possibility that […]