Car Accident, Truck Accident / 05.17.17
For South Carolina attorney Mark Joye hearing the news that five people, including an infant, were killed in fiery 18-wheeler wreck on I-95, it was like history repeating itself. Joye, head of the Litigation Department at Joye Law Firm, is… read more
Safety, Truck Accident / 09.08.16
There is certainly no shortage of commercial trucks on the highways around Columbia. When you pull onto Interstate 20 or Interstate 77 at certain times, it feels like you are surrounded by an endless line of tractor trailers. The Columbia… read more
Brain Injury, Clinton, Truck Accident / 07.15.16
While Clinton, South Carolina is home to only 8,000 people, one of the most dangerous trucking highways in the country passes through our home town. Every year the Department of Transportation makes a list of the most dangerous highways in… read more
Truck Accident / 03.15.16
Being hit by a commercial truck can result in catastrophic injuries that cause significant losses and expenses. Unfortunately, the law does not give truck accident victims much time to file claims for benefits. In many cases, the injured party or… read more
Truck Accident / 02.17.16
It is hard work to drive a heavy truck to transport goods and products. From long hours to operating vehicles that weigh up to 80,000 pounds to meeting strict deadlines, truck drivers in South Carolina and the rest of the… read more
Truck Accident / 10.30.15
The trucking industry is a driving force in maintaining both our economy and our lifestyle. Commercial trucks carry goods to and from distributors on interstates, highways and local roads to destinations throughout the country, and the majority of these goods… read more
Truck Accident / 07.21.15
Whenever you drive, you are likely to encounter large trucks, especially as you travel along South Carolina’s interstates and other major highways. The sheer size of these trucks means that if a truck gets into an accident, it increases the… read more
Truck Accident / 01.15.15
Overloaded tractor-trailers and other overweight trucks pose a grave danger on South Carolina roadways. Carrying too much cargo increases the risk of serious truck accidents that can cause severe injuries or even death. Overloaded and improperly loaded trucks crisscross South… read more
Truck Accident / 12.09.13
Federal truck safety regulators aren’t being aggressive enough in pulling unsafe truck drivers off the road and shutting down shoddy trucking companies and bus companies, according to the leaders of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The Federal Motor Carrier… read more
Truck Accident / 12.02.13
Large truck and tractor-trailer accidents kill and injure thousands of people every year throughout the nation. Traffic accident investigators frequently see the same factors contributing to crashes involving tractor-trailers and semi-trucks. A widely cited federal study analyzed almost 1,000 fatal… read more