The amount you pay for a personal injury lawyer in South Carolina, as with many other states, varies greatly. Many South Carolina lawyers will charge a certain percentage based on the compensation they’re able to help you receive for your own individual case. This percentage is what’s called a contingency fee. What is a contingency …
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Why are there lawyers that specialize not just in vehicle accidents but tractor truck accidents in particular? It’s because tractor truck accidents are far more complicated than car accidents. Factors That Play into Tractor Truck Accident Cases The South Carolina Commercial Motor Traffic Collision Fact Book (2009) recorded higher instances of tractor truck (big rig) …
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Although any accident can be deadly, truck accidents are usually much more serious. Truck accidents are happening more often, especially in South Carolina, which is poorly ranked for safe roads. The larger the truck, the more serious the accident. Hauling and transport trucks are massive, and due to their back-end load and size, they cannot …
Between 2013 and 2017, fatalities from truck accidents in South Carolina rose 32.7 percent. South Carolina Department of Public Safety data collected from that time period shows that across the board, disregarding traffic signs, speeding, not yielding the right of way, and driving under the influence are primary contributing factors in vehicle accidents. That means …
A collision involving an emergency vehicle is devastating. In many cases, South Carolina truck accidents involving ambulances, fire trucks, and other emergency response vehicles are fatal for both parties involved. How Common Are Collisions with Ambulances? A 2015 article released by ems.gov analyzed 20 years of nationwide data and determined that about 4,500 accidents involve …
Truck accidents can be brutal and dangerous. They injure and kill many across the country while even causing property damage due to the heavy goods and materials they carry. Sustaining injuries due to a collision with an 18-wheeler or any other truck may entitle you to compensation from those who are liable. When proving negligence …
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Distracted driving is a huge problem nationwide. From Columbia to anywhere else in South Carolina, you might notice more than a few drivers are caught up in their cellular phones or other devices while on the road. A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report establishes that around 660,000 motorists are using a cell phone while …
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Driving alongside commercial trucks can be daunting, especially knowing how dangerous it can be. There are many horrific stories about trucking accidents and the lives they claim. Most truck accidents are surprising caused by a number of similar circumstances and issues. If you or a loved one was injured by one of these common causes …
When a commercial truck accident occurs, who’s to blame? Like all motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents are often caused by: Distracted drivers Reckless or careless driving Driving under the influence Drowsy driving Unsafe road conditions Ignoring traffic laws and regulations Weather conditions Mechanical failures Oftentimes, a commercial truck accident occurs when a commercial truck “jackknifes” …
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There are a large variety of factors that can lead to a fatal truck crash. Just a few of the reasons why these accidents occur include: driver impairment, fatigue, inattention, carelessness, and negligence. And, while it still remains illegal to drive while impaired or intoxicated, it still happens. In fact, alcohol is a leading factor …
