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Why Truck Accidents Are Different in South Carolina

When a person is involved in a motor vehicle accident that was caused by a commercial truck, the crash almost immediately becomes more complicated than a traditional automobile accident. Commercial truck crashes can have any one of a variety of possible causes, and certain cases can also involve multiple parties being liable to victims for their injuries.

If you suffer serious injuries or your loved one was killed in a commercial truck crash in South Carolina, you should avoid speaking to any insurance company or signing any documents until you have legal counsel. Contact the Nye Law Group as soon as possible at 855-636-9277.

Truck Accident Liability

Truck Accident LawyerWhile most common car accidents involve two drivers who usually turn to their respective insurance companies to handle their resulting claims, actions become far more complex when the other driver happens to be operating a commercial truck. Commercial trucking companies are required to carry insurance policies that have much higher limits than most standard automobile insurance policies, and insurers thus have more incentive to quickly get representatives on the scenes of accidents to possibly get victims to sign settlements that are usually much less than what they are actually entitled to.

Depending on the specific cause of a commercial truck accident, one or more parties could be liable to victims for their injuries. Some of the parties that could be held legally at fault include:

  • Truck driver;
  • Trucking company;
  • Truck owner;
  • Maintenance company;
  • Truck part manufacturer; or
  • Shipper or loader of cargo.

Steps to Take Immediately After a Truck Accident

Victims involved in commercial truck crashes should try to take several important steps following the accident. When possible, try to take as many pictures of the crash scene as you can or have a friend or family member do this for you. Also try to get the names and contact information of any and all witnesses.

You should obviously make sure a police report is filed for the accident, but you should also make sure that you receive medical attention. It can be very important to injury claims later on to have a medical record indicating that there was no delay in you seeking care.

Many people do not think to take these steps, which is why it is always best for victims to seek legal representation as soon as possible. An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to help investigate the cause of your crash and preserve all evidence necessary to prove your case.

Find a Truck Accident Attorney in South Carolina

Did you sustain severe injuries or was your loved one killed in a commercial truck crash in South Carolina? You will want to immediately contact the Nye Law Group.

Our experienced personal injury lawyers will work tirelessly to help you get the compensation you need and deserve for all of your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. You can take advantage of a free consultation that will let our firm provide a complete evaluation of your case as soon as you call 855-636-9277 or contact us online today.

Common Causes of North Carolina Truck Accidents

Motor vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks often involve injuries that are much more serious than common car crashes. Determining how these accidents occurred can also be an extremely daunting task.

If you suffered severe injuries or your loved one was killed in a commercial truck accident in North Carolina, it is in your best interest to immediately contact the Nye Law Group. Our experienced North Carolina personal injury attorneys can review your case and discuss all of your legal options when you call 855-636-9277 to schedule a free consultation.

Causes of North Carolina Truck Accidents

Truck Accident LawyerThe North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) reported that 1,340 of the nearly 300,000 crashes involving commercial motor vehicles in 2016 were fatal crashes. More than 82,000 of these crashes resulted in injuries.

The cause of a commercial truck crash can be especially difficult to determine. While driver error is a common cause cited by many victims, other mechanical or external factors may have also contributed to causing a crash. Trucking companies are notorious for making sure that key evidence relating to maintenance or compliance with federal regulations goes missing.

Some of the most common types of causes of commercial truck crashes can include, but are not limited to:

  • Reckless driving
  • Distracted driving
  • Driving while impaired (DWI or DUI)
  • Lack of driver training
  • Brake failure
  • Defective parts
  • Lack of vehicle maintenance
  • Overloaded truck
  • Driver fatigue
  • Failure to obey traffic control devices
  • Actions of other motorists

Liable Parties in North Carolina Truck Accidents

In addition to investigating the cause of a truck accident, another aspect of these types of cases that can be especially complex for the average person is determining the possible liable parties. While a driver may often be at fault, he or she is usually not the only liable party.

Another very important reason for a person to immediately seek the help of a personal injury lawyer following a truck accident is for assistance identifying all possible negligent parties. Commercial truck crashes may involve multiple parties having some responsibility for causing accidents.

Some of the possible parties could include:

  • Truck owners
  • Employers of truck drivers
  • Truck parts manufacturers
  • Maintenance companies
  • Freight owners

Trucking companies will often have representatives at the scenes of these crashes very quickly. Victims may be presented paperwork or forms to sign, and you should refuse to make any statement about your crash or sign any agreement until you have had the chance to have documents reviewed by an attorney.

Find a Truck Accident Lawyer in North Carolina

Did you sustain serious injuries or was your loved one killed in a commercial truck crash in North Carolina? You should make sure that you contact the Nye Law Group before speaking to any insurance company.

Our experienced North Carolina personal injury attorneys will work tirelessly to hold all negligent parties accountable and fight to get you all of the compensation you are entitled to. Call 855-636-9277 or contact us online to have our firm provide an honest and thorough evaluation of your case.

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