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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.
Common Forms of Nursing Home Abuse
/by Peake & FowlerMaking the decision to place a loved one in a nursing home or other care facility is difficult enough. Whether it is a spouse, parent, or another close relative, you want them to have the most compassionate and skilled care possible. Quality elder care in the U.S. may be stretched thin as a growing percentage […]
How to Avoid Pedestrian Accidents
/by Peake & FowlerPedestrians are some of the most vulnerable people on or near our nation’s roadways. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that over 150,000 people are treated in emergency rooms, and nearly 5,000 people are killed due to pedestrian accidents each year. People of every age and background are at risk of becoming involved in one of […]
5 Ways to Respect Motorcycles on the Road
/by Peake & FowlerMotorcyclists are more vulnerable than passenger vehicles on the road, and more susceptible to severe injury, and even fatalities. Motorcycle accidents cost billions of dollars each year in medical costs, property damage, lost productivity, pain and suffering, and legal expenses. The NHTSA reports that nearly 5,000 motorcyclists were killed in motorcycle crashes in 2015, which was an […]
Can I Sue if I Find Mold in My Apartment?
/by Peake & FowlerMold is one of the most common types of fungus, and nearly all homes throughout the United States have a small amount of mold within them. While a little mold is normal and harmless, too much mold, and certain types of mold, can be dangerous for human health. While searching for an apartment in Columbia […]
Who Is Responsible for My Workplace Injury?
/by Peake & FowlerWho Is Responsible for My Workplace Injury in South Carolina? Being injured on the job is an all-too-familiar, yet deeply disruptive experience for many of South Carolina’s workers. To be sure, state and federal labor statistics show tens of thousands of non-fatal workplace injuries reported across the Palmetto State annually, with incidence rates hovering around […]
Burn Injuries – What You Need to Know
/by Peake & FowlerBurn injuries are some of the most painful types of injuries possible. The American Burn Association reports that approximately 486,000 people each year receive hospital and emergency room treatment for burns. This doesn’t take into account the thousands of burn injuries treated in clinics and private medical offices. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) also reports that roughly 14,500 […]
The Role of an Expert in an Injury Case
/by Peake & FowlerThe Role of an Expert in an Injury Case in Columbia, SC When an individual suffers a severe personal injury, loses a loved one to a tragic wrongful death, or discovers nursing home abuse, the path to recovering fair compensation is rarely straightforward. Insurance companies, corporate legal teams, and defense attorneys frequently contest liability, dispute […]
Can I File A Wrongful Death Case?
/by Peake & FowlerCan I File A Wrongful Death Case? Understanding Your Rights and Legal Options in South Carolina Experiencing the death of a loved one well before death from natural causes would occur is a traumatic occurrence, and one that may result in feelings of depression, despair, and even anger. When a tragedy strikes due to the […]
Signs of Nursing Home Neglect in South Carolina
/by Peake & FowlerElderly people, especially those who are ill and unable to care for themselves, are a particularly vulnerable section of the population. While nursing homes and long-term care facilities are designed to provide the elderly with the level of care that they need and deserve, sadly, nursing home neglect occurs at an alarming rate, leaving those […]
Motorcycle Digest – Be sure you get the loss of use/rental value you are entitled to be paid!
/by Peake & FowlerWe Ride……We Understand…… From Peake and Fowler Law Firm, P.A. By Thomas K. Fowler, Jr. Be sure you get the loss of use/rental value you are entitled to be paid! If you’ve been in an accident on your bike in South Carolina, and the accident was not your fault, there is a good possibility that […]