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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.
Caring for a Loved One with a Spinal Cord Injury
/by Peake & FowlerTraumatic and catastrophic injuries leave victims with a lifetime of recovery ahead of them, and on top of that, they take a significant toll on victims’ family members and loved ones. If you have a family member who has suffered a spinal cord injury, you may have been thrust into the role of caretaker without […]
The Role of Mediation in Personal Injury Claims
/by Peake & FowlerThe civil court process can be long, expensive, and adversarial. It rarely leaves both parties happy, and it takes away all the power from the plaintiff and defendant. That’s why mediation, a remedy often used in family law, is becoming increasingly popular with personal injury claims. It offers options to those who want to explore […]
How Keyless Cars Contribute to Auto Accidents
/by Peake & FowlerKeyless cars have become increasingly common in recent years, after being introduced to the world in a turn-of-the-century Mercedes-Benz. Now, new vehicles of all levels and price points often have keyless ignition as an option. However, there is a downside to this new trend. If you or someone you love has been hurt in a […]
How Dashcam Footage Can Impact a Car Accident Case
/by Peake & FowlerTechnology has done a lot to make life easier, and the world of personal injury law proves that. Car crashes used to come down to “he said/she said” evidence, making it hard for both sides to come to a fair settlement agreement. Technological advances have given lawyers and insurance companies the tools they need to […]
Seeking Compensation After a Crash with a Food Delivery Driver
/by Peake & FowlerDelivery services have exploded in popularity in recent years, reaching a peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. This means that roads across America, even in rural and suburban areas, are clogged with independent contractors and company drivers who are all trying to beat the clock and make their deliveries on time. What happens when their speediness […]
Why is Texting While Driving so Dangerous?
/by Peake & FowlerDistracted driving has always been a problem for motorists, but the advent of smartphones has made things far worse. At any given moment throughout the day, approximately 660,000 drivers in United States are attempting to use their cell phones while they are behind the wheel. Smart phones allow us to stay connected all the time, […]
What is a Major Cause of Death in Motorcycle Accidents?
/by Peake & FowlerMotorcycle accident fatalities have been sharply increasing in recent years. After reaching a historical low of 2116 fatalities in 1997, the number of fatalities increased each year for over a decade, breaking 5,000 for the first time in 2007 and remaining at or near the 5,000 mark every year since. Motorcycle accidents are especially dangerous […]
What Does “Open and Obvious” Mean in Premises Liability Cases?
/by Peake & FowlerSlip and fall accidents are often an issue of premises liability. To put it simply, property owners and those who live or work on a property have an obligation to keep visitors and customers safe from harm. This obligation extends to homeowners, commercial businesses, stores and restaurants that are open to the public, nonprofit organizations, […]
The Other Party’s Insurance Adjuster Won’t Return My Calls After an Accident
/by Peake & FowlerYou’ve been in an accident, contacted the other party’s insurance company, and now…you’re waiting. You feel like you’ve called a dozen times, only to get ignored over and over again. It’s frustrating when you do everything right, but it doesn’t help you at all. If you’re getting ghosted by an insurance adjuster, you still have […]
What Percentage of Personal Injury Cases Go to Trial?
/by Peake & FowlerWhat keeps accident victims from getting the compensation they deserve after an accident? There are a few reasons. But for many people, the fear of going to trial is enough to keep them from seeking an attorney after an accident. They worry about having every part of their life discussed in court, spending days or […]