South Carolina Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys

Simple car, motorcycle, and truck accidents do not exist. In fact, even those cases which do not involve life altering injuries or complex legal questions are often defended aggressively by insurance companies. Tractor trailers, also known as  semi-trucks or 18-wheelers,  can cause car accidents on highways.

According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, 55 people were killed and over 1000 people were severely injured on South Carolina highways in 2008 due to tractor trailer-related accidents.

We concentrate our efforts and resources on cases involving:

• Catastrophic brain and spinal cord injuries
• Severe burn injuries
• Amputations
• Commercial truck accidents
• Defective automobiles
• Seatbelt, child restraint, and airbag defects
• Rollover accidents

The insurance companies who most often defend at-fault drivers spend millions of dollars teaching their adjusters how to successfully deny claims — all of which can make even a “minor” car or pickup-truck wreck anything but simple for a plaintiff’s attorney.

Our attorneys and investigators understand what is at stake.  We have the experience and the resources to move quickly to preserve evidence at the scene, interview witnesses, evaluate police reports, and to answer tough questions, such as:

• Was the truck properly loaded?
• Was the truck over the weight limit?
• Were alcohol or drugs involved?
• Did the driver have enough sleep?
• Was the vehicle properly maintained?
• Were the truck log books accurate?
• Was the truck driver working an appropriate amount of hours?
• Did the driver take into account blind spots?

Because of the catastrophic nature of 18 wheelers and the multitude of state and federal regulations governing the trucking industry, truck accidents are especially complicated.

At Strom Law Firm, our South Carolina personal injury and accident attorneys have a substantial amount of experience dealing with car accidents of all types and represent clients throughout the state of South Carolina who have been seriously harmed by negligent drivers. As an experienced firm, we know that many injuries do not appear serious at first but that they may result in long term injuries that can change your life. Our attorneys and support staff are experienced in this regard and can aggressively pursue compensation for all your injuries, both current and future.

Because the insurance companies that defend at-fault drivers or trucking companies know who we are and what we are capable of doing in court, they often become more willing to settle cases without a lawsuit being filed. However, if they dig their heels in you can be sure that we will be up to the challenge.

Contrary to what television lawyers may tell you, motor vehicle accidents are not simple. In all likelihood, what “getting the cash you need now” really means is that you won’t have the cash you’ll need down the road. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a car accident — turn the television off and call or contact us for a free consultation and full evaluation of your case.