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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.
Can my Personal Injury Claim be Reopened after it was Settled?
/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
/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 […]
How to Avoid a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident during the COVID-19 Shutdown
/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 […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Injury Claims
/by Peake & FowlerThe coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented event that has disrupted everyone’s lives and impacted every area of our society. The social distancing guidelines that have been put in place to stop the spread of the virus have forced millions of businesses throughout the United States to close, and those who still have a job are […]
How South Carolinians are Pulling Together during the Coronavirus
/by Peake & FowlerThe COVID-19 pandemic has ravished our country unlike any viral outbreak during our lifetimes. Hundreds of thousands across the country have tested positive for the coronavirus, and thousands have died from it. In South Carolina alone, more than 2,000 people have contracted the virus, and there have been dozens of deaths. South Carolinians are now […]
What Happens when you are Injured by an Aggressive Driver?
/by Peake & FowlerAggressive driving is very common in South Carolina and throughout the country. We have all had to deal with drivers who follow us too closely, zip back and forth between lanes, pass us when there is very little room to complete the pass safely, and make other dangerous maneuvers. If we are honest with ourselves, […]
Left Turn Accidents: Who is Liable?
/by Peake & FowlerMaking a left turn in countries like the United States where we drive on the right side of the road is among the more dangerous driving maneuvers. In fact, UPS, one of the world’s largest transportation services, plans their routes so their drivers almost never make left turns. One major reason for doing this is […]
Should I Be in a Hurry to Return to Work after an Injury?
/by Peake & FowlerWhen someone is out of work because of an injury or occupational illness, they usually want to get back to work as soon as possible. Although it is nice to collect workers’ compensation benefits when you are out, going back to work means getting a full paycheck again. For many people, returning to work also […]
Holidays and Drunk Driving Accidents in Columbia, SC
/by Peake & FowlerDuring the holiday season, many Americans take time out of their busy schedules to get together with family and friends. Nearly 100 million of us will travel out of town during this season to visit loved ones, and most will travel by car. This makes the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s the busiest travel […]
Who is Responsible for a Parking Lot Accident?
/by Peake & FowlerWhen most people think of a car accident, they imagine a collision that occurs on the roads, streets or highways. But auto accidents can also occur in parking lots and parking garages. On a typical weekday, lots and garages (particularly in downtown areas) are full of vehicles. Then on the weekends, they fill up again […]