Types of Truck Accident Cases We Can Help You With in South Carolina

All types of truck accidents can be devastating and result in severe injuries or fatalities for passengers and drivers of the cars hit. Whether you have been sideswiped by an 18-wheeler merging onto the highway or hit by an out-of-control big rig with a blown tire, you may have been seriously injured by the negligence of another.

At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, our experienced team of truck accident lawyers is dedicated to trying to hold negligent truckers accountable and seeking the full compensation you may deserve. Contact us online today or call 1-866-900-7078 to get clarity on your case with no obligation.

Most Common Types of Truck Accidents: How Car Drivers, Passengers, and Others Are Harmed

Unfortunately, many different types of truck accidents occur on South Carolina’s busy highways and roads, including:

• Jackknife Accidents: These occur when the truck’s trailer swings out, creating a dangerous angle with the cab. These accidents can cross many lanes of traffic and lead to multiple vehicle collisions and severe injuries.
• Rollover Accidents: Trucks have a higher center of gravity, making them more prone to rollovers. Rollovers can happen due to sharp turns, sudden stops, or uneven road surfaces.
• Rear-End Collisions: When a commercial truck collides with the rear of another vehicle, it can cause significant damage, especially to smaller vehicles.
• Sideswipe Accidents: These occur when a truck and another vehicle are traveling in the same direction, and the truck makes contact with the side of the other vehicle.
• Tire Blowouts: A sudden tire failure can lead to loss of control, causing the truck to veer off course and crash into nearby vehicles. Truck drivers who don’t monitor the condition of their tires at all times may be liable for wrecks.

Common Causes of South Carolina Truck Accidents

Many factors can contribute to truck accidents in South Carolina, including:

• Driver Fatigue: Long hours on the road lead to exhaustion, increasing the risk of accidents.
• Distracted Driving: Texting, eating, or using a GPS can distract truck drivers, resulting in catastrophic crashes.
• Poor Maintenance: Inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause mechanical failures, leading to accidents.
• Weather Conditions: Rain, fog, and icy roads can make driving hazardous, especially for large trucks.
• Speeding: Excessive speed can reduce a truck driver’s ability to react in time to prevent a collision.
• Cargo Overload: Operating with overloaded trailers can cause brake failure and tipping.
• Driver Misbehavior: Truck drivers operating commercial vehicles while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs or alcohol put everyone at risk.

Our auto accident attorneys have the experience and resources to investigate who may be liable for your wreck, including hiring experts to reconstruct the accident scene if needed.

What Are Types of Compensation for Truck Accident Injuries? Am I Owed?

Truck accident victims in South Carolina may be entitled to significant compensation, including:

• Medical Expenses: Coverage for past and future medical bills related to your injuries
• Lost Wages: Compensation for time lost from work as you recover
• Pain and Suffering: Monetary compensation for physical pain and emotional distress
• Vehicle Repairs and Damage: Reimbursement for repairs or replacement of your vehicle

A skilled truck accident lawyer can help you identify all of the types of damages you may be owed and build your case for maximum compensation.

“I Was in a Truck Accident Yesterday – What Do I Do?”

Focus on your health. In addition to the emergency care you may have received yesterday, it’s important to complete your follow up care and attend medical appointments. If you don’t, you’re jeopardizing your health and your case.

Meanwhile, do not talk to the truck driver’s insurance adjuster on your own. Remember, for-profit insurers make more by paying out less. Anything you say could be used later to deny you needed compensation.

You don’t have to take on the trucker and their insurance companies alone. Our skilled truck accident injury lawyers can guide you through the legal process and significantly increase your odds of receiving all the compensation you may deserve.

For a free case evaluation and recommendations on what to do next, call us at 1-866-900-7078 now.

How We Can Build Your Case for Maximum Compensation

In all types of truck accidents, the insurance company is protecting their own interests. They may even try to blame you for the accident! And in South Carolina, if the insurance company can show that you were 51% or more at fault for the wreck, they can deny you any compensation whatsoever.

At the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, we fight to get you as much as possible, as fast as possible, and can help you by:

1. Giving You Peace of Mind – We can answer your questions, guide you through the complex legal process, and help you decide the right course of action for you.
2. Investigating Your Case – We can conduct a thorough investigation of the accident, including collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing vehicle data such as the truck’s black box.
3. Determining Potential Liability – Multiple parties may owe you significant compensation, such as the truck driver, the trucking company, the truck maintenance providers, and other drivers.
4. Calculating Your Potential Damages – Our mission is to get you all the compensation you may be entitled to, now and for the future.
5. Fighting for You – We know how to build your case, including hiring medical professionals, accident reconstruction specialists, and other experts as needed.
6. Handling the Insurance Company – We can aggressively negotiate with all involved insurance companies and counter any delay tactics.
7. Taking Your Case to Trial if Needed – Most cases don’t go to trial, but just the threat of litigation can have a significant impact on negotiations.

Throughout the entire process, we’ll keep you updated on the progress of your case. Our goal is to alleviate your stress so you can focus on recovery – it’s all spelled out in our You-First Policy.

Why Choose the James Scott Farrin Advantage?

Our attorneys have extensive experience in truck accident cases. We have a reputation for getting great results, including one truck accident settlement for $4,500,000, another for $2,000,000, and another for $1,000,000! Check out some of the other great results we’ve been able to obtain for our clients!¹

For 2025, we were selected to the “Best Law Firms” list by Best Lawyers in America – our 10^th year in a row being honored!⁴

And there’s no need to worry about the cost of high-quality representation. At our firm, there are no hourly or upfront costs. And if we do not recover compensation for you, you owe us no attorney’s fee whatsoever. Guaranteed.²

For a free case evaluation, call us at 1-866-900-7078. A knowledgeable and compassionate member of our team is ready to help you right now.

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