South Carolina’s scenic highways are often traversed by large commercial vehicles, including 18-wheeler trucks and trailers, traveling both interstate and intrastate. In 2022, a total of 4,764 people lost their lives in large truck crashes. Among these fatalities, 66% were occupants of cars and other passenger vehicles, 17% were truck occupants, and 16% were pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists. Alarmingly, the number of fatalities from large truck crashes in 2022 was 51% higher than in 2009, which marked the lowest number of deaths recorded since the collection of fatal crash data began in 1975. Additionally, the number of truck occupants who died in crashes was 83% higher than in 2009 (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety [IIHS]).
While there are many potential contributing causes for a trucking accident, including driver fatigue, equipment failure, and poor weather conditions, the injuries and property damage that result from such collisions are usually catastrophic. The sheer size and weight of commercial trucks can lead to devastating outcomes for those involved in accidents.
If you have been involved in a South Carolina trucking accident, consult with a truck accident attorney from Harbin & Burnett. Our experienced lawyers are dedicated to representing victims of serious trucking accidents, including cases involving negligent truck drivers, trucking companies, and third-party liability.
If you have suffered a personal injury or lost a loved one to wrongful death as a result of a trucking accident, our extensive experience in negotiation and litigation may be able to help you recover full and fair compensation. We understand the complexities of truck accident cases, from gathering evidence to proving liability.
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The trucking industry has made strides in safety in the past decades; however, shipping practices still leave much to be desired. Many of the underlying reasons for truck collisions are due to industry practices.
Some of the common factors involved in an SC trucking collision include:
Many of these causes of trucking accidents include irresponsibly negligent behaviors. Truck accidents are usually caused by irresponsibly negligent behaviors. Many types of commercial vehicle accidents would be avoided if the trucking industry were to adopt a dedication to safety over dollars and cents.
With so many different types of trucks sharing the road, there is a variety of types of accidents that can occur when a commercial vehicle impacts another vehicle or obstacle.
Some of the most common forms of trucking accidents include:
These are just a few of the most common types of truck accidents. If you or a loved one was involved in a collision such as those listed above, you could be eligible for compensation in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.
Unfortunately, the nature of most truck crashes tends to cause more severe injuries than the average auto accident.
Some of the most common forms of injury sustained in a trucking accident include:
Most commercial vehicles exceed 10,000 pounds and can create an immense amount of force on impact. Consequently, most truck accident injuries are catastrophic and may be life-threatening. If you or a loved one was involved in a commercial vehicle crash, it is recommended that you seek the guidance of an experienced South Carolina truck accident attorney.
Greenville County is the most densely populated county in South Carolina, and as such, experiences more traffic than the rural areas of the Palmetto State. If you or a loved one has been the victim of negligence in a truck wreck, the attorneys at Harbin & Burnett are here to help.
When you have endured pain and suffering, amassed medical bills, and lost wages, its easy to be overwhelmed by stress. A good attorney can help relieve your feelings of stress during this troubling time, and provide the professional care and personal attention you deserve. We are proud to offer our combination of experience and ability to injury victims in South Carolina through our office in Anderson, as well as accept clients from the following communities:
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