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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 Role of an Expert in an Injury Case
/by Peake & FowlerAn expert witness can play a key role in proving liability and damages in a personal injury case. Experts are people who possess special knowledge, experience, skills, or training that extends beyond that of the general population. When you’ve been injured in an accident, have lost a loved one to wrongful death, or are claiming nursing home […]
Can I File A Wrongful Death Case?
/by Peake & FowlerExperiencing 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. At the law offices of Peake & Fowler, our South Carolina wrongful death attorneys have helped clients like you understand what steps can be taken […]
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 […]
Motorcycle Digest – Who is at fault for my accident?
/by Peake & FowlerWe Ride……We Understand…… From Peake and Fowler Law Firm, P.A. By Thomas K. Fowler, Jr. Who is at fault for my motorcycle accident? Typically, that is the first question we hear when discussing a wreck with a client. If you were involved in an accident while riding your motorcycle and you have the same or […]
Should I Have Personal Injury Protection?
/by Peake & FowlerIn addition to the injuries and property damage that you may sustain in a car accident, another complicated element of a crash is determining who will pay for your damages. While South Carolina is an at-fault car insurance state, meaning that drivers are required to hold liability coverage that helps to pay for the accidents […]
Motorcycle Digest – Getting the depreciation you deserve
/by Peake & FowlerWe Ride……We Understand…… From Peake and Fowler Law Firm, P.A. By Thomas K. Fowler, Jr. Be sure you get the depreciation you are entitled to be paid! Don’t let an insurance adjuster talk you into taking less for the depreciation or loss in value your bike has suffered due to being damaged in a wreck. […]
Dangers of Speeding Trucks on South Carolina Highways
/by Peake & FowlerIt’s not a distinction any state wants, but a 2012 survey by Car Insurance Comparison indicated that South Carolina has the most dangerous highways in the nation. Researchers based each state’s danger rating on the following factors: Fatalities attributed to interstate speeding for each mile of interstate Percentage of drivers who do not use seatbelts […]
Store Liability in a Slip and Fall Accident in South Carolina
/by Peake & FowlerRetail stores have an obligation to their customers, vendors, and anyone else who comes on the property to maintain a safe environment. Unfortunately, store staff may get so busy that they neglect this duty or simply forget to remove potential hazards. Neither is a valid reason to put other people in harm’s way. The following […]
Time Limit in South Carolina on Filing an Injury Claim
/by Peake & FowlerIf you have been injured in an accident or have an insurance claim in South Carolina, there are some state laws that could impact the outcome of your case. One of the most important laws relates to how long you have to file an injury claim after an accident. This could depend on the circumstances […]