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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 Should a Parent Do When a Child is Injured in a Pedestrian Accident?
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerChildren are not known for their sound decision making, and when a sudden urge to run away from a parent happens at the same time a distracted driver is looking down at their phone, tragedy can strike. When your child is hurt in a pedestrian accident, every moment counts. To learn more about what to […]
Vehicle Accidents Caused by Defective Auto Parts
/in personal injury /by Peake & FowlerThere are millions of motor vehicle accidents in the US every year, and the vast majority of them are caused by some type of negligence. While there are uncontrollable factors such as inclement weather that may contribute to a crash, a Stanford University report found that roughly 90% of all auto accidents are caused by […]
Who is Liable for a Merging Accident?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerMerging into the flow of traffic can be one of the most stressful driving maneuvers that a motorist has to make. Whether you are attempting to merge onto a highway with vehicles coming at you at full speed or you are looking for an open spot in the middle of a bumper-to-bumper traffic jam, traffic […]
Who is At Fault for a Multi-Car Accident?
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerMulti-vehicle crashes can be catastrophic events. When there are several cars involved in an accident, the damage to vehicles is extensive, and there is the potential for severe and often fatal injuries. With so many different drivers involved, multi-car accident cases tend to be far more complicated than a typical two vehicle collision, and it […]
Liability for Ridesharing Accidents in South Carolina: What you Need to Know
/in car accident /by Peake & FowlerRidesharing is becoming increasingly popular, especially in larger cities like Columbia and Charleston. Instead of taking taxi cabs, more and more people summon a ride through companies like Uber and Lyft using an app on their smart phone. This is a very convenient way to travel, but there are some risks involved as well. For […]
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 […]
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 […]