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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.
The Importance of the Accident Reconstruction Specialist for Your Case
/by Peake & FowlerIf your car accident case is especially complex or contentious, your attorney may need to bring in outside experts to help prove your claim and get the compensation you deserve. One of the most commonly used resources is an accident reconstruction specialist. To learn more about the role of an accident reconstruction specialist in your […]
Using Electronic Logging Devices for Your Truck Accident Claim
/by Peake & FowlerTruck accidents are not only far more dangerous than passenger vehicle crashes, but they are also much more complicated than other types of accidents. There are additional parties involved and other sources of evidence that may not be available in other types of collisions. While this can make your claim a little more difficult, it […]
Obtaining Fair Compensation After a Disfigurement Injury
/by Peake & FowlerWhen you’re hurt in a car accident, dog attack, or fall, the damage is often immediately noticeable. For most victims, it’s also temporary—while they may carry the mental trauma of the accident with them for years to come, they’re often lucky enough to make a full physical recovery. Those who suffer disfiguring injuries are forced […]
Getting Fair Compensation for Nerve Damage After a Car Accident
/by Peake & FowlerYou were in a car accident, but you were pretty sure it was minor. But now, days later, your fingers are still tingling when you wake up each morning, and your right arm is incredibly sensitive to touch. You may have suffered nerve damage in the crash, and it’s important to seek medical treatment as […]
How Fitness Tracker Data May Help Your Auto Accident Case
/by Peake & FowlerYou use your fitness tracker to monitor your workouts, physical health, and activity level. Did you know it can also be useful in a car accident claim? The wealth of information held in your fitness tracker can provide evidence that the accident happened and that it negatively affected your overall health. Your fitness tracker could […]
How Wheelchair Ramps Can Be Dangerous
/by Peake & FowlerDisability rights have improved substantially in recent decades, but many people with disabilities still face accessibility issues in private and public facilities. In some cases, this is because of a complete lack of adaptive equipment. In others, it’s because the adaptive equipment is unsafe or unusable. Consider wheelchair ramps: while they are an incredibly important […]
Coping With Emotional and Psychological Trauma from a Car Accident
/by Peake & FowlerPerhaps you’ve already prepared for the effects your physical injuries will have on your life, but have you prepared for the mental trauma you’re likely to experience? While physical injuries are common in car accidents, people don’t often talk about the psychological and emotional trauma that often follows a collision. Mental health treatment is just […]
Wrong-Way Accidents Increasing Across the U.S.
/by Peake & FowlerA vehicle driving the wrong way can cause an enormous amount of damage. Compared to rear-end crashes, sideswipe accidents, and T-bone collisions, wrong-way accidents are very rare. However, this trend has started to shift in the wrong direction. Learn more about why wrong-way accidents are on the rise and what we can do. For more […]
Should You Finish Your Medical Treatment Before Accepting an Injury Settlement in South Carolina?
/by Peake & FowlerYou’ve been hurt in a car accident, and the other party’s insurance company seems eager to settle with you. That’s good news, right? They know that their driver is at fault and they’re in a hurry to make it right. Wrong. Injuries are unpredictable, and the insurance company wants to rush you into a settlement […]
Accidents Caused by Failure to Use the Turn Signals
/by Peake & FowlerWe all know the annoyance of drivers who seem to be incapable of using their turn signals. They abruptly slow down in front of us, just in time to take an obviously premeditated turn—so why no turn signal? Not only is this annoying, but it’s also incredibly dangerous. Failure to use a turn signal is […]