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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.
What Kinds of Injuries Can a Defective Airbag Cause?
/by Peake & FowlerWhen you purchase a car, you expect that car – and the technology within it – to provide a reasonable level of protection from injuries in the event that you are involved in a crash. To be sure, the very last thing that you might expect is a part of the car to actually cause, rather than prevent, an injury. […]
What Should I Do Immediately Following A Car Accident
/by Peake & FowlerGetting into a car accident is a stressful experience, even when one or both parties only sustain minor damage. Since remaining calm and thinking clearly immediately after an accident can be challenging, we encourage you to review this information, print it, and keep it in your car in case you need it. Always Remain at […]
Hit & Run Accidents in the U.S. Are on the Rise
/by Peake & FowlerWhen you’re involved in any sort of motor vehicle crash, you have a basic legal duty to remain at the scene to exchange information and render assistance to anyone who might be injured. Unfortunately, not all drivers do this. Hit and run accidents are becoming more common on our nation’s roads, now numbering 11 out […]
Accidents Involving Pedestrians on the Rise
/by Peake & FowlerDespite infrastructure, new laws and safety campaigns to protect pedestrians on the roads in South Carolina, the number of pedestrian accidents in the state are on the rise. Data provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that in 2013, there were 100 pedestrian fatalities in South Carolina; in 2014 that number increased […]
Accidents Caused by Pedal Errors
/by Peake & FowlerEven the newest drivers know which pedal accelerates the car and which brakes the car. Nevertheless, pedal errors are a common and preventable form of automobile accident. Read on to learn more about how pedal error accidents occur. Pedal errors describe an incident of mistakenly pressing the accelerator rather than the brake pedal. While this […]
South Carolina Sees Huge Spike in Fatal Accidents
/by Peake & FowlerAccording to a recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, road fatalities were up by 7.7% across the nation in 2015. However, the South Carolina Department of Public Safety reports that South Carolina’s motor vehicle fatality rate increased by nearly twice that amount, up over 15% from 2014’s roadway fatality rate. According to […]
Family of Victim of Drunk Driver Files Lawsuit against Bar
/by Peake & FowlerThe family of Caitlin Clark, a 19-year-old woman killed while riding as a passenger on a friend’s motorcycle, has filed a lawsuit against the owners of a bar where the friend was drinking prior to the crash. Clark’s father has filed claims against the owners of the Columbia bar called the Tin Roof for serving […]
Driver Alleged to be Distracted by Snapchat Involved in Serious Crash
/by Peake & FowlerWentworth Maynard, a man who claims to have been the victim in a serious wreck that caused him to suffer permanent brain damage, is now suing both the driver and the makers of the app Snapchat, the photo-sharing app which he claims the at-fault driver was using when the crash occurred. Maynard asserts that the […]
Anti-Psychotic Drugs Remain Dangerously Overprescribed in Nursing Homes
/by Peake & FowlerWhile nursing homes and assisted living facilities have long known of the risks, anti-psychotic drugs continue to be provided to residents for whom these medicines are not only unnecessary, but could even prove deadly. Anti-psychotic medications have long been promoted by pharmaceutical companies to nursing homes as a way to make residents more docile and […]
Expert Testimony Could Improve Your Claim for Personal Injury Damages
/by Peake & FowlerColumbia personal injury attorneys Peake & Fowler discuss how expert witness testimony can improve your claim for damages in South Carolina car accidents.