TRUCKING ACCIDENTS

INJURED IN A TRUCKING ACCIDENT? SOUTH CAROLINA'S PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS.

── Kyle J. White Law Firm Can Help You Recover Compensation For Truck Accidents

The last thing you expect when driving your vehicle is to get hit by a massive commercial truck. Unfortunately, this happens every day on South Carolina’s major highways. Tractor trailers weigh tens of thousands of pounds, even when unloaded. When they are involved in a motor vehicle accident, critical injuries and fatalities occur more frequently simply due to the sheer weight of the truck.

It’s important that you don’t wait to act after being hurt in a truck accident. Trucking companies often destroy records like driver’s logs and black box evidence before the victim even has a chance to file an injury claim. If you wait too long, you run the very real risk of having little to no evidence to back up your lawsuit. Here’s what you should know about truck accidents and how to get help from an experienced truck accident lawyer at Kyle J. White Law Firm after you or a loved one has been injured in a collision.

── Common Truck Accident Injuries

Almost any type of injury can occur during a trucking accident, but here are some of the most commonly seen injuries caused by a collision with a large commercial truck:

Head and brain injuries
Spinal cord, neck, and back injuries
Broken or fractured bones
Superficial wounds, including but not limited to abrasions, lacerations, etc.
Limb amputation or loss of limb
Crush injuries
Internal bleeding and/or damage to internal organs
Wrongful death

The emotional toll of being involved in a truck accident should not be discounted. Pain and suffering after a truck collision can be significant, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a likely outcome for victims.

── Who Is Liable For a Truck Collision?

Determining who is at fault for the truck accident is crucial to securing the full and fair compensation you deserve for your injuries. In some cases, multiple parties may share responsibility. For example, the trucking company may have failed to properly maintain the truck, while the truck driver may have chosen to operate the vehicle while intoxicated. Depending on the specific details of the incident, you may be able to file a claim against more than one liable party.

── How Much Compensation Can I Get?

The compensation you are awarded from a trucking accident lawsuit can vary significantly based on the severity of the accident and the available resources of the at-fault party. For instance, a truck accident victim who successfully sues the trucking company and its driver may be able to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars in reparations from the insurance companies representing each party. However, if the at-fault party is a private owner-operator with insufficient insurance, there may not be enough coverage to address the injuries you sustained, and you may need to file a claim with your own insurance to cover medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses.

── Call Kyle J. White Law Firm Today for a Free Consultation

It’s important that you act right away after you or a family member were hurt in a truck accident, even if you feel like the injuries were minor. Often, motor vehicle accident injuries take time to develop, especially neck, back, and spinal cord injuries. Adrenaline may make it difficult for victims to understand how badly they are actually hurt after a collision, and delaying medical care could make it more difficult for you to successfully file a lawsuit later on.

At Kyle J. White Law Firm, we have the extensive skills and experience needed to provide you and your family with comprehensive legal representation following a devastating truck accident. We understand the numerous challenges ahead, and we are committed to providing our valued clients with caring and compassionate legal advocacy. Contact us today by calling 864.231.8090. We serve the following areas in South Carolina and more:

Winnsboro, Fairfax, Bishopville, Turbeville, Hampton, Anderson, Columbia, Rock Hill, Aiken, Orangeburg, Greenville, Spartanburg, Greenwood

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