South Carolina Large Truck Accident Lawyers

Because South Carolina has a high level of commercial and non-commercial trucking, our state has a large number of truck accidents as well. These accidents occur throughout the state, in rural areas and in cities and for many different reasons. Because these trucks are so much larger than other vehicles they often cause serious damage, including destruction of property, injuries and even death.

Many accidents are caused by truck drivers driving at a high rate of speed, often in order to meet a deadline or get to a destination in time for a delivery or pickup. Truck drivers of any commercial vehicles that fall into a larger-than-normal size category are required to drive at a slower speed than other vehicles. These drivers must also carry specialized insurance, licenses and must never be over the weight limit required by South Carolina trucking laws.

Tractor trailor truck drivers in South Carolina often are carrying heavy loads which make their vehicles unstable. This occurs in particular on highways where wind can cause the truck to lose control. Truck drivers must also pay close attention to the amount of breaking space they need and never get too close to another driver or vehicle.

Unfortunately large truck accidents in South Carolina are often caused by the driver's negligence either through drug or alcohol use, speeding, or driving for too long of a shift and becoming exhausted. All truck drivers in South Carolina are required to maintain strict shifts and rest periods and must never drive if they are tired. Stress and fatigue are common elements of a truck driver's life but must be kept under control in order for their truck to be lawfully operated.

There have also been several instances of trucking accidents occurring which involve hazardous waste, radioactive and nuclear debris and other hazardous materials. Government vehicles from the military have also been involved in serious injury-causing accidents as well. In these cases the laws are particularly complicated and infractions of these laws by truck drivers can lead to very serious consequences.

If you or someone you love has been involved in a trucking accident in South Carolina, our lawyers can help you. The Louthian Law Firm has experience handling truck accident cases throughout South Carolina, and we offer free, confidential evaluations on any case without any obligation on your part at all.

We handle most every truck accident case on a contingent basis. This means that we aren't paid until and unless we successfully settle your case. Our payment only comes from a preset amount of the award and we always factor that into settling our truck accident lawsuits. Our South Carolina truck accident lawyers have had success in awarding our clients significant financial damages in order to help them get on with their lives after an accident. Contact us today with any of your questions.

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