Truck Accident Attorneys

Truck accidents are more deadly than most other types of vehicle accidents including car accidents. The size, weight, and mass of a truck mean that when a truck and a smaller vehicle collide, the smaller vehicle will absorb most of the force of the collision. More force means more serious injuries and a greater likelihood…

More and more commercial trucks come with cameras and videos already built into the vehicle. Many fleets are requiring that their trucks come with these types of video equipment. While cameras can be used to help drivers with blind spots, others like dash cams can help show what a driver was doing and what the…

As winter winds down and the south begins showing signs of spring, motorists are still at risk of bad weather conditions, especially surprise rainstorms. Although we don’t have to worry too much about ice here, we do have to worry about a phenomenon called “hydroplaning,” a condition that occurs when a vehicle’s tires lose grip…

One of the most important parts of any civil claim is gathering evidence to demonstrate that a person or company has acted in an improper manner that resulted in injury to someone. Accidents with trucks and tractor-trailers demand a significant amount of proof to indicate negligence on behalf of a driver or company. These types…

A big rig driver in Horry County was recently hospitalized after an accident sent his truck off the side of a bridge into a ditch. The crash, which happened at the Highway 501 and Waccamaw River Bridge intersection, resulted in road closures for several hours. Although officials put up a temporary guardrail immediately following the…

If you’re involved in a crash with an 18-wheeler, you probably want your case over as soon as possible. Truck and tractor-trailer wrecks are typically more serious than other crashes, with more severe injuries. Many victims are left unable to work for some time, with medical and other bills piling up. It may be tempting…

Newly-released research from Interact Analysis is showing a rise in demand for electric vehicles, especially in the commercial trucking market. After analyzing the steady stream of orders for electrified trucks and buses worldwide, the market research company’s study found that more than 15,000 orders are already confirmed worldwide for delivery between now and 2021. The…

A newly-announced pilot program aims to address the shortage of truck drivers in the United States, while assisting young veterans and National Guard reservists. Current federal law prohibits anyone under the age of 21 from driving a commercial truck. However, this program allows 18- to 20-year-old veterans or reservists to use use their military truck…

When you are driving along the highway and an 18-wheeler truck whizzes past, you probably assume that the driver is sober, well-rested and paying attention to the task of driving. Unfortunately, sometimes this is not the case. The massive opioid epidemic that has the United States in its unrelenting grip has also affected the trucking…

A spinal cord injury can devastate a person’s life. An accident with a large commercial truck is one of the leading causes of spinal cord injuries in the U.S. The massive size of 18-wheelers in proportion to much smaller passenger vehicles creates a huge hazard in the event of a crash. Those who survive an…