Trucking Accident Litigation
Truck crash attorneys in South Carolina
They are referred to as tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs, or semi-trucks. Whatever name they go by, large commercial trucks are common sights on our roadways in the United States. They also pose a huge risk for other drivers on the road, especially those operating smaller passenger cars.
The reason these vehicles are such a danger is their sheer size and weight. If the operator fails to operate them safely, with care for others, the results can be tragic.
Causes for trucking accidents
In most cases, it takes a skilled team of investigators to determine the underlying cause of a tractor-trailer collision. However, certain unsafe practices or occurrences unique to large trucks dramatically increase the possibility of a deadly crash.
Some of the causes include:
- Driver fatigue
- Driver improperly trained or new to truck driving
- Driver unable to stop in time to avoid collision
- Improperly or over-loaded cargo
All too often drivers are under strict time constraints or are tempted to break safety regulations in order to increase their pay. This can lead to disaster. If you were injured due to a driver’s negligence, you need to contact an attorney right away.
You need skilled representation
Immediately following a collision where a commercial vehicle is involved, the insurance providers for the business are engaged. They will be searching for a way to indicate you were at fault, and not their client. This way they will not be held liable for your injuries and losses.
Ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable is not an easy process. Besides the operator of the vehicle, there may be others who are liable to cover your damages. If the company that the driver worked for knew his or her work habits were unsafe, that the vehicle was in need of repair, or otherwise allowed the negligent behavior to continue, they should be held accountable.
To understand who is responsible for your pain, suffering, and other losses, you should speak to a competent attorney. The South Carolina trucking accident lawyers at Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, have skills necessary in a successful case. We can diligently apply ourselves to obtaining a suitable result.
Contact Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, attorneys
Call (843)654-7700 or email us to discuss your tractor-trailer collision case.
