If you were injured in a truck accident in South Carolina, you need to take immediate action to protect your legal rights and secure the compensation you deserve. Contact an experienced truck accident attorney who understands federal trucking regulations, preserves critical evidence like electronic logging data and black box information, and knows how to hold trucking companies accountable. At Pracht Injury Lawyers, we have successfully represented truck accident victims throughout South Carolina and recovered millions in compensation for our clients.
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Understanding Truck Accidents in South Carolina
South Carolina's highways and interstates see heavy commercial truck traffic daily. Interstate 85 runs through Greenville County and Anderson County connecting Charlotte to Atlanta. Interstate 26 passes through Charleston County and Summerville serving as a major freight corridor. Interstate 20 crosses through Camden and Kershaw County as part of a transcontinental route. These major routes, combined with numerous state highways and rural roads, create significant truck accident risks throughout the state.
Truck accidents differ dramatically from typical car accidents in severity and complexity. A fully loaded commercial truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds compared to a passenger vehicle's average weight of 4,000 pounds. This massive size and weight difference means truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries or fatalities. The stopping distance for a loaded truck is much longer than a car, and trucks cannot maneuver quickly to avoid collisions.
Beyond the physical differences, truck accident cases involve multiple layers of federal and state regulations, complex corporate structures, and high-value insurance policies that make these cases legally challenging. Trucking companies and their insurers have experienced legal teams and investigators who respond immediately to protect their interests. Victims need equally experienced legal representation to level the playing field.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents
Driver Fatigue and Hours of Service Violations
Truck driver fatigue is one of the leading causes of commercial vehicle accidents in South Carolina. Despite federal regulations limiting driving hours, some trucking companies pressure drivers to exceed legal limits to meet tight delivery schedules. Fatigued drivers have slower reaction times, impaired judgment, and may even fall asleep at the wheel. Electronic logging devices now track driver hours, but violations still occur when companies falsify records or drivers use multiple log books.
Federal hours of service regulations limit property-carrying drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty and require a 30-minute break after eight hours of driving. However, economic pressures can lead to violations of these safety rules. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate driver logs and electronic data to identify hours of service violations that may have contributed to your accident. Understanding what constitutes negligence in a personal injury case helps establish liability in these situations.
Distracted Driving
Truck drivers face numerous distractions during long hauls including mobile phone use, GPS devices, eating while driving, adjusting controls or cargo monitoring systems, and fatigue-related inattention. A distracted truck driver has less time to react to traffic conditions and cannot control an 80,000-pound vehicle safely. Even a momentary distraction can result in a devastating collision.
Federal regulations prohibit truck drivers from texting while driving and restrict mobile phone use. However, violations occur frequently. Our firm obtains phone records, electronic device data, and cab camera footage to prove distracted driving contributed to your accident.
Improper Vehicle Maintenance
Commercial trucks require regular maintenance to operate safely. Trucking companies that cut corners on maintenance to save money put everyone on the road at risk. Common maintenance failures that cause accidents include brake system failures, tire blowouts from worn or defective tires, steering system malfunctions, lighting and signal failures, and trailer coupling defects.
Federal regulations require thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections along with regular maintenance schedules. Our attorneys obtain maintenance records, inspection reports, and vehicle data to determine whether poor maintenance contributed to your accident. If defective equipment caused the crash, we may also pursue claims against manufacturers or maintenance providers.
Improper Loading and Cargo Securement
Improperly loaded or secured cargo can cause serious accidents. Overloaded trucks are harder to control and stop. Unevenly distributed cargo can cause trucks to tip over on curves. Unsecured cargo can shift during transport, causing the driver to lose control, or fall onto the roadway, creating hazards for other vehicles.
Federal cargo securement regulations specify exactly how different types of cargo must be loaded and secured. Violations of these regulations can establish negligence. Cargo loading is often handled by third parties, adding another potentially liable party to your case. Our attorneys investigate the entire chain of responsibility for cargo loading and securement.
Speeding and Reckless Driving
Truck drivers who speed to meet delivery deadlines create enormous risks. A truck traveling at excessive speed cannot stop in time to avoid collisions and is more likely to jackknife or roll over. Aggressive driving behaviors like tailgating, unsafe lane changes, and failure to yield are particularly dangerous in commercial trucks due to their size and limited maneuverability.
South Carolina law enforcement uses various methods to detect speeding trucks including radar, truck weigh stations, and commercial vehicle enforcement officers. Our firm obtains police reports, traffic camera footage, and truck black box data showing the vehicle's speed at the time of the accident. Learn more about proving fault in South Carolina injury cases.
Impaired Driving
While commercial drivers are held to stricter standards regarding alcohol and drug use, impaired driving still occurs. A blood alcohol concentration of just 0.04 percent is illegal for commercial drivers, half the limit for regular drivers. Drug use including illegal drugs, certain prescription medications, and even some over-the-counter medications can impair a truck driver's ability to operate safely.
Federal regulations require drug and alcohol testing of commercial drivers in various circumstances including pre-employment, random testing, post-accident testing, and reasonable suspicion testing. Our attorneys investigate whether proper testing occurred and whether the trucking company failed to detect or prevent impaired driving.
Inadequate Training
Operating a commercial truck safely requires specialized training and skill. Some trucking companies hire inexperienced drivers without providing adequate training to cut costs. Insufficiently trained drivers may not know how to properly handle the vehicle in emergency situations, lack understanding of federal regulations and safety protocols, or make errors in judgment that lead to accidents.
Trucking companies have a duty to properly train their drivers and ensure they are qualified to operate commercial vehicles safely. Our firm investigates driver qualifications, training records, and the company's hiring practices to determine whether inadequate training contributed to your accident.
Determining Liability in Truck Accident Cases
The Truck Driver
The truck driver can be held directly liable for negligent driving that causes an accident. This includes violations of traffic laws, failure to maintain proper control of the vehicle, driving while fatigued or impaired, distracted driving, and failure to properly inspect the vehicle before operating it. Driver liability is often the most straightforward aspect of a truck accident case.
The Trucking Company
Trucking companies can be held liable under several legal theories. Respondeat superior holds employers liable for employee actions within the scope of employment. Negligent hiring occurs when companies fail to properly screen drivers or hire drivers with poor safety records. Negligent training liability arises when companies fail to adequately train drivers. Negligent supervision applies when companies fail to monitor driver compliance with safety regulations. Companies can also be liable for pressuring drivers to violate hours of service rules or for inadequate vehicle maintenance programs.
Many trucking companies attempt to classify drivers as independent contractors to avoid liability. However, South Carolina courts look at the actual relationship and level of control the company exercises over the driver. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate the employment relationship to hold trucking companies accountable.
Vehicle and Parts Manufacturers
If a defect in the truck or its components caused the accident, the manufacturer may be liable under product liability law. This can include defective brakes, tires, or steering systems, manufacturing defects in the truck itself, design defects that make the vehicle unreasonably dangerous, or failure to warn about known dangers. Product liability cases require expert testimony and extensive technical investigation, but they can provide an additional avenue for compensation when equipment failure contributes to an accident.
Cargo Loading Companies
Third party companies often handle cargo loading at warehouses and distribution centers. These companies can be held liable if improper loading or cargo securement caused the accident. This includes overloading the truck beyond legal weight limits, improper weight distribution that affects vehicle handling, failure to properly secure cargo, or loading cargo that shifts during transport.
Maintenance Companies
Some trucking companies contract with third parties to perform vehicle maintenance and repairs. If negligent maintenance caused the accident, the maintenance company can be held liable. This includes failure to perform required maintenance, improper repairs, use of defective or substandard parts, or failure to identify and correct safety issues during inspections.
Government Entities
In some cases, dangerous road conditions maintained by government entities contribute to truck accidents. This can include inadequate signage, poor road design, failure to maintain road surfaces, or known hazards that weren't corrected. Claims against government entities in South Carolina have special requirements and shorter deadlines, making early legal consultation critical.
Federal Trucking Regulations and Your Case
Hours of Service Regulations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulates how long truck drivers can operate without rest. Current hours of service rules limit property-carrying drivers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty, require a 30-minute break after eight hours of driving, and prohibit driving beyond the 14th consecutive hour after coming on duty. Passenger-carrying drivers have different, more restrictive limits.
Electronic logging devices now automatically record driver hours, making it easier to detect violations. However, some drivers and companies still find ways to circumvent these regulations. Hours of service violations are strong evidence of negligence in truck accident cases. Our attorneys analyze electronic logs, paper logbooks, and other records to identify violations that may have contributed to your accident.
Vehicle Maintenance Requirements
Federal regulations require systematic inspection, repair, and maintenance of commercial motor vehicles. This includes annual inspections by qualified inspectors, pre-trip and post-trip driver inspections, documentation of all maintenance and repairs, and immediate correction of safety-related defects. Maintenance records must be kept for at least one year and made available for inspection.
Poor maintenance is a common cause of truck accidents. Our firm obtains and analyzes maintenance records to determine whether required maintenance was performed and whether the trucking company complied with federal safety standards.
Driver Qualification Requirements
The FMCSA sets minimum qualifications for commercial drivers including minimum age requirements (21 for interstate commerce), valid commercial driver's license with proper endorsements, ability to read and speak English sufficiently, physical qualifications meeting DOT medical standards, and no disqualifying drug or alcohol violations. Drivers must also pass knowledge and skills tests specific to the type of vehicle they will operate.
Trucking companies must maintain driver qualification files containing license information, medical examiner's certificates, driving record, and road test certificates or equivalent. Our attorneys review these files to determine whether the driver was properly qualified and whether the company met its duty to hire safe drivers.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Federal regulations require comprehensive drug and alcohol testing programs for commercial drivers including pre-employment testing before hiring, random testing throughout employment, post-accident testing after certain crashes, reasonable suspicion testing when appropriate, and return-to-duty testing after violations. Companies must maintain testing records and take drivers off the road immediately when violations occur.
We investigate whether the trucking company maintained a proper testing program and whether testing might have prevented the accident if properly implemented. Drug and alcohol violations by commercial drivers provide strong evidence of negligence.
Electronic Logging Devices
Since December 2017, most commercial trucks must be equipped with electronic logging devices that automatically record driving time. ELDs make it much more difficult for drivers to falsify hours of service records. The data from these devices is critical evidence in truck accident cases. Our firm moves quickly to preserve ELD data before it can be lost or destroyed.
Cargo Securement Standards
Federal regulations specify exactly how various types of cargo must be loaded and secured. These rules cover working load limits for tie-downs, number and positioning of tie-downs required, specific requirements for different cargo types including logs, metal coils, heavy machinery, and intermodal containers. Violations of cargo securement regulations can establish negligence and provide clear evidence that improper loading caused the accident.
Common Injuries in Truck Accidents
Traumatic Brain Injuries
The force involved in truck accidents often causes serious head trauma. Traumatic brain injuries range from concussions to severe brain damage requiring lifelong care. These injuries can cause cognitive impairment, personality changes, memory problems, physical disabilities, and reduced life expectancy. Brain injury victims may never fully recover and often require extensive rehabilitation and ongoing medical treatment.
Spinal Cord Injuries and Paralysis
Truck accidents frequently cause spinal cord injuries resulting in partial or complete paralysis. Paraplegia affects the lower body while quadriplegia affects all four limbs. These catastrophic injuries require lifetime medical care, mobility equipment, home modifications, and personal care assistance. Victims lose their independence and ability to work, resulting in enormous economic and non-economic damages.
Broken Bones and Fractures
The impact force in truck collisions commonly causes multiple fractures including broken legs, arms, ribs, and pelvic bones, facial and skull fractures, vertebral compression fractures, and complex fractures requiring surgical repair. Serious fractures may require multiple surgeries, physical therapy, and long recovery periods. Some fractures cause permanent limitations or chronic pain.
Internal Injuries
Blunt force trauma in truck accidents can cause life-threatening internal injuries including organ damage to the liver, spleen, kidneys, or lungs, internal bleeding requiring emergency surgery, ruptured blood vessels, and damage to the digestive system. Internal injuries may not be immediately apparent but can be fatal without prompt treatment. Any truck accident victim should receive immediate medical evaluation even without visible injuries.
Burns
Truck accidents involving fires or hazardous materials can cause severe burns. Burn injuries are extremely painful, require specialized treatment, and often result in permanent scarring and disfigurement. Severe burns may require skin grafts, multiple surgeries, and extended rehabilitation. Burn victims often face significant psychological trauma in addition to physical injuries.
Amputations
Traumatic amputations can occur in severe truck accidents, or surgical amputation may be necessary to save a victim's life. Loss of a limb dramatically impacts every aspect of a person's life including mobility and independence, ability to work and earn income, need for prosthetics and adaptive equipment, and psychological and emotional wellbeing. Amputees face a lifetime of challenges and expenses.
Wrongful Death
Many truck accidents in South Carolina result in fatalities. When a loved one dies in a truck accident, surviving family members can pursue a wrongful death claim to recover funeral and burial expenses, medical bills before death, lost financial support and benefits, loss of companionship and guidance, and pain and suffering the deceased experienced before death. No amount of compensation can replace a lost loved one, but a wrongful death claim can provide financial security and hold negligent parties accountable.
Critical Evidence in Truck Accident Cases
Electronic Data and Black Box Information
Modern commercial trucks are equipped with electronic control modules, commonly called black boxes, that record critical data about the vehicle's operation. This includes vehicle speed at the time of impact, brake application and timing, engine RPM, cruise control usage, and hours the vehicle was operated. This data provides objective evidence of what happened in the moments before the crash.
Trucking companies and their insurers know the value of this evidence and may quickly download or destroy it. South Carolina law requires that evidence be preserved once a lawsuit is reasonably anticipated. Our attorneys send preservation letters immediately and, if necessary, obtain court orders to ensure black box data is protected. The sooner you contact us after an accident, the better we can preserve this critical evidence.
Driver Logs and Electronic Logging Device Records
Driver logs show whether the trucker complied with hours of service regulations. Both paper logbooks and electronic logging device records can reveal hours of service violations, patterns of regulatory non-compliance, and whether driver fatigue contributed to the accident. We compare multiple sources to identify inconsistencies that may indicate falsified records.
Truck Maintenance Records
Maintenance records show whether the trucking company properly maintained its vehicles. These records should document pre-trip and post-trip inspections, regular maintenance schedules, repairs made and parts replaced, and known mechanical issues. Gaps in maintenance records or evidence of deferred maintenance can establish negligence. Our attorneys obtain complete maintenance histories for the truck involved in your accident.
Driver Qualification Files
Driver qualification files maintained by the trucking company contain the driver's employment application and prior employment verification, motor vehicle record and accident history, medical examiner's certificate, drug and alcohol testing records, and training and safety certifications. These files may reveal whether the company hired a driver with a poor safety record or failed to properly train the driver.
Company Safety Records and Policies
Trucking companies must maintain various safety records and have written safety policies. We obtain the company's safety rating from the FMCSA, inspection and violation history, past accident history, written safety policies and training materials, and internal communications about safety issues. A pattern of safety violations or accidents can demonstrate that the company prioritized profits over safety.
Physical Evidence from the Scene
Physical evidence from the accident scene is critical but can quickly disappear. Important physical evidence includes photographs and videos of vehicle damage, road conditions, skid marks and debris fields, traffic control devices and signage, and weather conditions. The truck itself is valuable evidence showing the point of impact, damage patterns, and condition of safety equipment. Our firm works with accident reconstruction experts who can analyze physical evidence to determine exactly how the accident occurred.
Witness Statements
Eyewitness testimony from other drivers, passengers, or pedestrians who saw the accident can provide crucial evidence. Witnesses can describe the truck driver's behavior before the crash, traffic and road conditions, and the sequence of events leading to the collision. Witness memories fade quickly, so we move fast to identify and interview witnesses before their recollection diminishes.
Surveillance and Dash Camera Footage
Video evidence from traffic cameras, business security cameras, and dash cameras in other vehicles can provide definitive proof of how the accident occurred. Many trucks have forward-facing and driver-facing cameras that record continuously. We immediately seek to identify and obtain all potential video evidence before it is erased or recorded over.
Compensation in South Carolina Truck Accident Cases
Economic Damages
Economic damages compensate you for measurable financial losses including all past and future medical expenses from emergency treatment through rehabilitation, hospital bills and surgical costs, prescription medications and medical equipment, physical therapy and ongoing treatment, lost wages during your recovery, reduced earning capacity if you cannot return to your previous work, property damage to your vehicle and belongings, and transportation costs for medical care.
Truck accident injuries often require extensive medical treatment over many years. Our attorneys work with medical experts, life care planners, and economists to accurately project future medical needs and calculate the full value of your economic damages. We ensure you receive compensation not just for current expenses but for all future costs related to your injuries. Understanding how damages are calculated helps you understand your claim's value.
Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages compensate for intangible losses that cannot be measured in dollars but are very real including physical pain and suffering from your injuries, emotional distress, anxiety, and depression, loss of enjoyment of life and inability to participate in activities you once enjoyed, permanent disfigurement or scarring, loss of companionship and consortium for your spouse, and diminished quality of life.
These damages recognize that serious injuries affect every aspect of your life beyond just medical bills. The psychological trauma of a catastrophic truck accident and the challenges of living with permanent disabilities deserve full compensation.
Punitive Damages
South Carolina courts may award punitive damages in truck accident cases involving particularly reckless or egregious conduct. Punitive damages are designed to punish the defendant and deter similar conduct by others. They may be available when a trucking company knowingly violated safety regulations, falsified records or encouraged drivers to break the law, operated vehicles with known serious safety defects, or showed willful, wanton, or reckless disregard for public safety.
Punitive damages can significantly increase the value of your case. Our attorneys know when to pursue punitive damages and how to present evidence of outrageous conduct that warrants this additional compensation. Learn about jury trials and verdict trends in South Carolina.
Wrongful Death Damages
When a truck accident results in death, surviving family members can recover funeral and burial expenses, medical expenses before death, loss of the deceased's expected earnings and benefits, loss of companionship, guidance, and consortium, and the deceased's pain and suffering before death. South Carolina law designates who can bring wrongful death claims and how damages are distributed among survivors.
Statute of Limitations for Truck Accidents
South Carolina generally gives you three years from the date of the truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. This deadline is strictly enforced. If you miss it, you lose your right to pursue compensation no matter how strong your case. However, several factors can affect this deadline.
If the injured person is a minor, the statute of limitations may not begin running until they turn 18. Cases involving government vehicles have much shorter notice requirements, often just 90 days for claims against state or local government. The discovery rule may extend the deadline in rare cases where injuries were not immediately apparent. Wrongful death claims have specific time limits that may differ from personal injury claims.
While three years might seem like plenty of time, waiting too long seriously harms your case. Evidence disappears as surveillance footage is erased, accident scenes change, and witnesses become unavailable. Physical evidence deteriorates or is destroyed. The trucking company and its insurer begin building their defense immediately. More importantly, insurance adjusters know that desperate claimants approaching the deadline are more likely to accept inadequate settlements.
Contacting an attorney immediately after a truck accident gives us time to conduct a thorough investigation, preserve critical evidence, identify all responsible parties, and build the strongest possible case. Early legal representation protects your rights and maximizes your potential recovery.
Steps to Take After a Truck Accident
Ensure Safety and Seek Medical Attention
Your health and safety are the top priority. Move to a safe location if possible and call 911 immediately. Even if you feel fine, get a medical evaluation. Adrenaline can mask serious injuries, and some injuries like internal bleeding or traumatic brain injuries may not show symptoms immediately. A prompt medical evaluation creates documentation of your injuries and starts your treatment. Delaying medical care can harm both your health and your legal claim.
Document the Scene
If you are physically able, document the accident scene. Take photos and videos of vehicle damage from multiple angles, road conditions and any hazards, traffic signs and signals, the truck's company name and DOT number, visible injuries, and the overall accident scene. Get the truck driver's name, commercial license number, insurance information, and employer details. Collect contact information from witnesses who saw the accident.
Report the Accident
Call the police to report the accident. A police report provides an official record of the crash and may include the officer's determination of fault. Obtain the report number and ask how to get a copy. Notify your own insurance company about the accident, but avoid giving detailed recorded statements without first consulting an attorney.
Preserve Evidence
Keep all documents related to the accident including medical records and bills, police reports, photos and videos, contact information for witnesses, and correspondence with insurance companies. Do not repair or dispose of your damaged vehicle until your attorney says it is okay. The vehicle itself is evidence.
Do Not Give Recorded Statements
The trucking company's insurance adjuster will likely contact you quickly asking for a recorded statement. Do not give one without consulting an attorney first. Adjusters are trained to ask questions designed to minimize your claim or get you to say something that can be used against you later. You have the right to speak with an attorney before giving any statements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do immediately after a truck accident in South Carolina?
After a truck accident in South Carolina, prioritize your safety and health. Call 911 to report the accident and get medical attention, even if injuries seem minor. Document the scene by taking photos of vehicle damage, road conditions, truck company information, and visible injuries. Collect contact information from witnesses and the truck driver. Obtain the truck driver's commercial license, insurance information, and employer details. Avoid giving recorded statements to insurance companies before consulting an attorney. Seek immediate medical evaluation as some injuries may not be apparent right away. Contact an experienced truck accident attorney to protect your legal rights and preserve critical evidence.
Who can be held liable in a South Carolina truck accident?
Multiple parties may be held liable in a South Carolina truck accident. The truck driver can be held liable for negligent driving, hours of service violations, or impaired driving. The trucking company may be liable for negligent hiring, inadequate training, or pressuring drivers to violate safety regulations. The truck owner can be liable for poor vehicle maintenance or mechanical failures. Cargo loading companies may be responsible if improper loading caused the accident. Truck or parts manufacturers can be liable for defective equipment. Maintenance companies may be liable for negligent repairs. In many cases, multiple parties share responsibility, and an experienced attorney can identify all potentially liable parties to maximize your recovery.
How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit in South Carolina?
In South Carolina, you generally have three years from the date of the truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, certain factors can affect this deadline. If the injured party is a minor, the statute of limitations may not begin until they turn 18. Cases involving government vehicles have much shorter notice requirements, often just 90 days. If the accident resulted in a fatality, wrongful death claims also have specific time limits. While three years may seem like adequate time, it is crucial to contact an attorney immediately. Evidence deteriorates, witnesses become unavailable, and delay can significantly weaken your case. Early legal representation ensures critical evidence is preserved and your rights are protected.
What types of compensation are available in South Carolina truck accident cases?
Truck accident victims in South Carolina may recover multiple types of compensation. Economic damages include all medical expenses from emergency treatment through ongoing care, lost wages and benefits during recovery, future medical costs for continued treatment, reduced earning capacity if permanent disabilities result, property damage to your vehicle and belongings, and rehabilitation costs. Non-economic damages compensate for physical pain and suffering, emotional distress and mental anguish, loss of enjoyment of life, permanent disfigurement or scarring, and loss of consortium for your spouse. In cases involving particularly reckless or egregious conduct, punitive damages may be awarded to punish the defendant and deter similar behavior. An experienced truck accident attorney can fully assess the value of your claim and fight for maximum compensation.
How are truck accident cases different from regular car accident cases?
Truck accident cases are significantly more complex than typical car accident cases. Commercial trucks are subject to extensive federal and state regulations governing driver qualifications, hours of service, vehicle maintenance, cargo loading, and safety standards. Truck accidents typically involve multiple potentially liable parties including the driver, trucking company, vehicle owner, cargo loaders, and maintenance providers. Commercial trucks carry much higher insurance coverage, often millions of dollars, making these high-stakes cases. Evidence preservation is more complex, involving electronic logging devices, black box data, driver logs, maintenance records, and corporate policies. Trucking companies and their insurers have experienced legal teams that begin investigating immediately. The severity of injuries is often greater due to the size and weight of commercial trucks. These factors make it essential to have an attorney experienced specifically in truck accident litigation.
What federal regulations apply to truck accidents in South Carolina?
Truck accidents in South Carolina are governed by extensive Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. These include hours of service rules limiting how long drivers can operate without rest, vehicle maintenance and inspection requirements, driver qualification standards including licensing and training, cargo securement regulations, drug and alcohol testing protocols, and electronic logging device requirements. Violations of these federal regulations can establish negligence in a truck accident case. Our attorneys thoroughly investigate whether trucking companies and drivers complied with all applicable federal and state regulations. Violations of safety regulations provide strong evidence of negligence and can significantly strengthen your claim for compensation.
Areas We Serve Throughout South Carolina
Pracht Injury Lawyers handles truck accident cases throughout South Carolina. Our attorneys are familiar with the major freight routes and high-risk accident locations across the state. We have primary offices in:
Primary Service Areas:
- Summerville - Charleston County and surrounding areas
- Greenville - Greenville County and the greater Upstate region
- Anderson - Anderson County and surrounding communities
- Camden - Kershaw County and the Midlands region
Statewide Coverage
In addition to our primary service areas, we handle truck accident cases throughout South Carolina including:
- Upstate and Midlands: Spartanburg, Clemson, Pickens, Newberry, Union, Laurens, Abbeville, Taylors, Greenwood, Mauldin, Simpsonville
- Pee Dee and Central SC: Florence, Orangeburg, Aiken
- Piedmont and Northern SC: Rock Hill, York, Lancaster, Chester
- Other Communities Across the State: Saluda and surrounding areas
South Carolina's major interstate highways and freight corridors create truck accident risks throughout the state. No matter where your truck accident occurred, our experienced attorneys can help. We understand local courts, work with local experts, and know South Carolina trucking accident law.
Why Choose Pracht Injury Lawyers
Truck accident cases require specialized knowledge and immediate action. At Pracht Injury Lawyers, we have successfully handled complex truck accident cases throughout South Carolina. We understand federal trucking regulations, know how to preserve and analyze electronic data from commercial vehicles, and have the resources to take on large trucking companies and their insurers.
What We Offer:
- Free case evaluation - No cost to discuss your case
- No fees unless we win - We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you
- Millions recovered for clients - Proven track record of successful results
- Available 24/7 for emergencies - Accidents happen at any time, and we're here to help
- Experienced in South Carolina and federal trucking law - We know the regulations that apply to your case
- Resources to take on large trucking companies - We're not intimidated by corporate defendants
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