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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.
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 […]
How Unsafe Booster Seats Cause Injuries in Side-Impact Crashes
/by Peake & FowlerIf you walk through the baby section at any major retailer, you’ll see all sorts of safety claims on the products—especially car seats and booster seats. Seats might claim to be the safest on the market, to protect children in a wide weight range, or to have extra safety features that set them apart from […]
All About Chest Contusions
/by Peake & FowlerChest contusions are also fairly common. The symptoms of a chest contusion may be confused with general muscle pain, anxiety, and panic attacks brought on by accidents. However, some chest contusions do require medical treatment, so it’s important to seek care for possible injuries as soon as possible. If you’re interested in receiving fair compensation […]
Caring for a Loved One with a Spinal Cord Injury
/by Peake & FowlerTraumatic and catastrophic injuries leave victims with a lifetime of recovery ahead of them, and on top of that, they take a significant toll on victims’ family members and loved ones. If you have a family member who has suffered a spinal cord injury, you may have been thrust into the role of caretaker without […]
The Role of Mediation in Personal Injury Claims
/by Peake & FowlerThe civil court process can be long, expensive, and adversarial. It rarely leaves both parties happy, and it takes away all the power from the plaintiff and defendant. That’s why mediation, a remedy often used in family law, is becoming increasingly popular with personal injury claims. It offers options to those who want to explore […]
How Keyless Cars Contribute to Auto Accidents
/by Peake & FowlerKeyless cars have become increasingly common in recent years, after being introduced to the world in a turn-of-the-century Mercedes-Benz. Now, new vehicles of all levels and price points often have keyless ignition as an option. However, there is a downside to this new trend. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a […]
How Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Car Accident Case
/by Peake & FowlerTechnology has done a lot to make life easier, and the world of personal injury law proves that. Car crashes used to come down to “he said/she said” evidence, making it hard for both sides to come to a fair settlement agreement. Technological advances have given lawyers and insurance companies the tools they need to […]