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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.
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Pickup
/by Peake & FowlerA recent accident in Clarendon County has resulted in one fatality. A 68-year-old man was driving his motorcycle south on Lake Marion Shores Road in Summerton, South Carolina. A pickup truck traveling north on the road is believed by South Carolina Highway Patrol to have crossed the center line, and in doing so, struck the […]
Young Man Killed by Hit and Run Driver
/by Peake & FowlerAn 18-year-old man was killed in a hit and run accident, and police now believe they know who did it. Authorities found the body of a man who died of multiple blunt force trauma injuries along the median of Highway 321 near the intersection of Woodtrail Drive in Gaston, South Carolina. The man killed was […]
Single-Car Crash Leads to Fatality in Little Mountain
/by Peake & FowlerA crash occurring on Wheeland School Road in Newberry County recently resulted in the death of the driver. Highway Patrol are continuing to investigate the accident, but it appears that the driver, traveling west, for some reason ran off the road and hit a tree, at which time the vehicle burst into flames. The driver […]
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed by Family of Clemson Student
/by Peake & FowlerOn September 22nd, 2014, Clemson University student Tucker Hipps died while out on a morning run with members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity he was pledging. Despite an ongoing police investigation led by the Oconee County Sheriff, the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery to this day. In an attempt to find answers […]
When Bar Owners Are Liable for Drunk Driving Accidents
/by Peake & FowlerWe are naturally outraged at automobile accidents caused by drunk drivers, and most of our anger may rightfully be directed at the person who chose to drink and then get behind a wheel. But what about the liquor store, bar or restaurant which provided the alcohol? Are there ever any circumstances when these establishments deserve […]
What is Negligence per se and Why Should I Care?
/by Peake & FowlerIn automobile accidents and most other cases involving personal injury, it is necessary to prove the negligence or fault of the other driver or other party responsible for causing your injuries, in order to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other legal damages. For instance, in a slip and […]