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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 to Know About Motorcycles and Lane Splitting
/by Peake & FowlerMotorcycling is extremely popular in South Carolina, especially during the summertime. There are few activities that provide a greater sense of freedom than enjoying the fresh open air on your motorcycle while taking in all of the natural scenic beauty the Palmetto State has to offer. But with the ease and adventure of motorcycling comes […]
Determining Liability when a Third Party Causes a Car Accident
/by Peake & FowlerEach year, there are millions of vehicle crashes in the United States. These crashes result in tens of thousands of fatalities, and hundreds of thousands more become seriously injured. Sadly, most of these accidents are preventable and caused by some type of human error, such as distracted driving, drunk driving, driving recklessly, or some other […]
How Will a Criminal Offense on my Record Impact my Personal Injury Claim?
/by Peake & FowlerCivil law and criminal law are two separate legal areas, but there are times when they intersect. For example, when someone is involved in a personal injury claim, they often wonder how a past criminal offense might affect their case. The short answer to this question is, “it depends.” Your personal injury claim should stand […]
Negligence Contributed to Coronavirus Outbreaks in SC Nursing Homes
/by Peake & FowlerNursing homes have been called “ground zero” in the COVID-19 crisis. Nationwide, nearly half of all coronavirus-related deaths have occurred in nursing facilities. In South Carolina, more than one-third of those who have lost their lives because of COVID-19 were nursing home residents, even though these residents make up only about 12% of those who […]
Can my Personal Injury Claim be Reopened after it was Settled?
/by Peake & FowlerSometimes in life, we make hasty decisions that we end up regretting. One situation when this can happen is while settling a personal injury claim. After getting injured in an accident or event that was caused by another party, finances are usually pretty tight, and injury victims are often anxious to get compensated. Under these […]
How Social Media Use Can Affect Your Personal Injury Claim
/by Peake & FowlerMost Americans use some type of social media platform these days, with Facebook being the most popular. Almost three out of every four American adults are on Facebook, and most of them access it on a daily basis. Other popular social media apps include Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Pinterest, and YouTube. We use social media […]
How to Avoid a Pedestrian or Bicycle Accident during the COVID-19 Shutdown
/by Peake & FowlerAs South Carolina deals with the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic, non-essential businesses have closed, and many people are either unemployed or working from home. This has reduced vehicle traffic, but at the same time, there are more people out walking and riding their bikes. We need to get out and get fresh air and exercise while […]
The Impact of COVID-19 on Personal Injury Claims
/by Peake & FowlerThe coronavirus pandemic is an unprecedented event that has disrupted everyone’s lives and impacted every area of our society. The social distancing guidelines that have been put in place to stop the spread of the virus have forced millions of businesses throughout the United States to close, and those who still have a job are […]
How South Carolinians are Pulling Together during the Coronavirus
/by Peake & FowlerThe COVID-19 pandemic has ravished our country unlike any viral outbreak during our lifetimes. Hundreds of thousands across the country have tested positive for the coronavirus, and thousands have died from it. In South Carolina alone, more than 2,000 people have contracted the virus, and there have been dozens of deaths. South Carolinians are now […]
What Happens when you are Injured by an Aggressive Driver?
/by Peake & FowlerAggressive driving is very common in South Carolina and throughout the country. We have all had to deal with drivers who follow us too closely, zip back and forth between lanes, pass us when there is very little room to complete the pass safely, and make other dangerous maneuvers. If we are honest with ourselves, […]