At Joye Law Firm, we hold trucking companies responsible for demands that result in irresponsible and reckless driving. If you’ve been seriously injured in a heavy truck accident, Just Call Joye and get our South Carolina truck accident attorneys fighting for you. You can reach us at (877) 537-1920 or fill out an online form for a free case review.
Experience Counts
The proven South Carolina personal injury attorneys at Joye Law Firm can help you through the confusion and strain that follow a serious truck accident. Respect, compassion, consideration and care are what you will receive from our lawyers and staff from your first call until your case is resolved. Since 1968 we have helped injured people like you recover not just the money they are entitled to, but also their lives.
Some examples of recoveries we have won for our clients include a $4.375 million settlement for a man who received facial and head injuries in a tractor-trailer wreck; separate $3.86 million settlements for the families of two men killed in a truck accident; a $1.025 million settlement for a man severely injured in a collision with a big rig; and a $975,000 settlement for a man who injured his back in a truck crash.
While every case is different, and past results are in no way intended to guarantee that a similar result can be obtained in another case, past results obtained by a law firm are an indication of the firm’s experience when it comes to serious injury and wrongful death cases. For more details about the results obtained for previous Joye Law Firm clients, please click on the Results tab on our home page.
Frequently Asked Questions about South Carolina Truck Accidents
Why are serious injuries and deaths more common in truck accidents?
The sheer size of a truck, semi-trailer, flatbed or 18-wheeler makes them more dangerous on the roads. Big rigs can tip the scales at as much as 80,000 pounds, whereas a car typically weighs 3,000 pounds. The heavier the weight, the longer it takes for a truck driver to safely stop before hitting other vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists.
Who is more likely to get hurt in a truck wreck?
The majority of those killed and hurt in truck accidents are the drivers and passengers in other vehicles, not the truck drivers themselves. And because vehicles often carry multiple passengers, there are also more deaths and injuries than there are accidents. Federal statistics show that in 2009, there were 53,987 large truck crashes that resulted in fatalities or injuries. However, out of that same number, 77,380 people were killed or hurt.
What are the most common examples of truck driver negligence?
Some of the typical causes of truck accidents are ones that apply to other motorists as well, such as speeding, drunk driving, driving while using over-the-counter medications, distracted driving and driver fatigue. Big rigs also tend to experience brake failures due to improper maintenance, despite the fact that federal laws mandate that drivers check their brakes each time they hit the roads. Truck crashes also tend to happen when drivers fail to yield to other motorists, pedestrians or cyclists.
Who can be held liable in a truck accident lawsuit?
Multiple parties may have played a role in your truck accident – including yourself. Depending on your case, negligence may be attributable to the truck driver, the trucking company, the owner of the cargo, a truck parts manufacturer if a design defect caused the crash, outside maintenance companies, the driver of another vehicle or even a state agency that was negligent in maintaining the road. That list is not exhaustive, and talking with an experienced truck accident attorney like the ones at the Joye Law Firm can help you sort out the particulars based on your circumstances.
But wait – what happens if I am partially at fault? Does that mean I can’t be compensated for my injuries?
Not necessarily. South Carolina uses what is called a “modified comparative negligence” rule to determine fault in accidents caused by multiple parties. As long as you were less than 51 percent to blame for your injuries, you still may able to recover money for the injuries you sustained in an accident involving a large truck, semi, tractor-trailer or flatbed.
How will a lawyer be able to help me gather the important information relevant to my truck accident?
Truck accident attorneys like the ones at the Joye Law Firm are skilled in identifying what’s important so that you maximize the amount of recovery in your case. Lawyers may draw on a variety of resources to develop a strong case, including but not limited to medical records, police accident reports, trucking industry experts, trucking accident reconstruction specialists, photographs, witness testimony and receipts documenting the expenses you’ve incurred as a result of the accident.
Have You Been Injured in a SC Truck Accident? Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyers Today
The South Carolina attorneys at the Joye Law Firm have a combined 110 years of experience handling personal injury claims, including those involving serious truck accidents. Our skilled lawyers have a proven record of success representing truck accident victims and are committed to helping you receive the compensation you deserve to rebuild your life after a catastrophic injury.
Just call Joye at (877) 537-1920 or contact us online using our consultation form. There is no fee for an initial evaluation of your case.
Our offices are located in Charleston and Myrtle Beach, but our truck accident attorneys successfully represent clients throughout South Carolina, including Columbia, Georgetown, Moncks Corner, Florence, Summerville and Walterboro.
