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Did You Suffer an Injury in a Truck Accident?
Commercial trucks are some of the most dangerous vehicles on the road. These trucks easily weigh 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. In comparison, the average passenger car weighs just 3,000 pounds. When these two vehicles crash, the occupants in the passenger car suffer most of the injuries.
Unfortunately, the injured do not always get the help they need after a serious trucking accident. As medical bills pile up, insurance adjusters often begin circling. These adjusters are hoping to get victims to sign a quick lowball settlement. Never sign anything without first speaking to an experienced Parker & Bain, LLC attorney.
At Parker & Bain, LLC, our lawyers are here to help the injured. If you’ve been hit by a truck, we can help you get money to pay for medical expenses, lost wages, and other damages. Our experience representing individuals injured in trucking collisions gives us a significant advantage.
We use this advantage to help our clients deal with the trucking company’s insurer. We know the tricks and tactics insurance companies use to reduce their own liabilities. That is why we fight hard every step of the way for our injured clients. We work tirelessly to help them get maximum compensation for their injuries and for the pain and suffering they have endured.
Who is to Blame After a Truck Crash?
Unfortunately, South Carolina drivers are at an increased risk of getting into a serious trucking accident. That is because South Carolina highways are often clogged with commercial trucks. These trucks are responsible for carrying goods up and down the East Coast.
When a truck crash occurs, those involved are often uncertain who is to blame. At first glance, it may seem like the truck driver is to blame. Yet, that is not always the case. In many situations, multiple parties share in the blame and liability.
Some of the liable parties can include:
- Truck Drivers: Truck drivers are responsible for many trucking accidents. This can be for several reasons, including failure to obey posted speed limits or driving fatigue, distraction, impairment, or aggression.
- Trucking Companies: Trucking companies are responsible for maintaining the safety of their vehicles. This includes regular maintenance. Unfortunately, trucking companies can neglect their trucks and skip out on vital maintenance to save money. They may even encourage driving on worn tires or brakes to reduce costs. Trucking companies can also try to cut corners by failing to fully train their truckers. They may rush to put new truckers in the driver’s seat to deliver their cargo on time. Inadequately trained drivers are dangerous on the road because they make costly mistakes.
- Shipping Companies: The shipping company is sometimes responsible for the collision. Their job is to load and secure the cargo inside the commercial truck properly. It can shift on the road if they fail to load the cargo properly. This can cause the truck driver to lose control of their vehicle and jackknife on the freeway. These types of accidents are often deadly.
- Truck Manufacturers: In some situations, the truck manufacturer is liable. Sometimes, a defective part or truck malfunction caused the crash. Proving truck defects is difficult but not impossible. It does take a law firm with extensive product liability knowledge and experience. If you believe a truck defect or malfunction led to your accident, speaking to an experienced attorney is critical.
Our Attorneys Can Help
Trucking accident victims often face an uphill battle to collect the money they need. Trucking companies have large insurance companies on their side. Their insurance companies work hard to reduce their liability. That is why you need an experienced Gaffney truck accident lawyer on your side after a serious accident.
Our attorneys at Parker & Bain, LLC fight hard for our injured clients. We are not afraid to go toe-to-toe with large insurance companies and trucking companies. We believe that everyone who was injured in a truck crash deserves justice. That is why we work tirelessly to help victims obtain the compensation they need to regain their lives.
If you suffered an injury during a truck collision, we can help. Call us today at (864) 489-8128 or fill out our confidential contact form for more information. We offer free initial consultations so you can begin seeking justice.