Did a truck accident cause you or a loved one life-altering injuries? Then you deserve to recover compensation from the people who caused it. But accidents involving an 18-wheeler are complicated, with many parties who could be responsible for the crash and will try to deflect the blame. When you turn to David Blackwell Law, we can help you pursue the money you deserve and always put your needs first.

Our legal team will take the time to get to know you and understand your needs and goals, so that we can craft a tailored legal strategy to meet them. We will communicate with you regularly, keeping you updated on the progress of your claim and guiding you through important decisions in your case. We work tirelessly to obtain maximum compensation for you, all the while supporting you with compassion and respect at every stage of your case.

Learn more about what a truck accident lawyer in Lancaster can do for you. Contact David Blackwell Law for a free truck accident case evaluation.

Benefits of Hiring a South Carolina Attorney for Your Truck Accident Claim

Recovering from a devastating truck crash can be a time-consuming process. When you hire David Blackwell, a Lancaster truck accident lawyer, you’ll benefit from a legal advocate who can free you to concentrate on your treatment and rehabilitation.

Our firm will support you during the recovery process by pursuing the financial recovery you need and deserve. We will investigate your truck accident claim and prepare a compelling case, which includes working with experts to document your injuries and calculate your ongoing and future losses. We can communicate with your employers and bill collectors to discuss the status of your truck accident claims and help you obtain the medical treatment you need for your injuries.

Our goal throughout the truck accident lawsuit process is to make it as easy and stress-free for you as possible.

Why Trucking Accidents Are More Complicated Than Other Motor Vehicle Crashes

A truck accident claim can be much more complicated than other motor vehicle claims for the following reasons:

Determining fault for an 18-wheeler accident may require review of various records kept by trucking companies, such as driver hours-of-service logs, truck “black box” data, cargo manifests, dispatch logs, and repair/maintenance records.

Several different individuals and companies may share liability for the injuries and losses you suffered due to a truck accident. These parties may vigorously argue to shift liability away from themselves onto other at-fault parties, making the claim harder to settle.

Truck companies may have layered insurance policies, where policies trigger once prior layers of coverage run out of money. Companies may also have complex corporate structures that can make it challenging to identify the correct party to file a claim against.

Parties Who Could Be Held Liable for a Truck Wreck in South Carolina

The trucking industry is actually a collection of smaller, interdependent industries working in concert together, any of which could be fully or partially liable for an accident. As such, any or several of the following parties could be to blame for your injuries:

  • The Truck Driver – A truck driver could be at fault for an accident caused by their own negligent or reckless actions, such as breaking traffic laws or failing to secure the cargo load before setting off.
  • The Trucking Company – A trucking company may have employer liability for a truck accident caused by one or more of its employees. Trucking companies can also directly cause truck crashes by negligently hiring, training, or supervising a truck driver or pressuring drivers to engage in unsafe driving behaviors to meet deadlines.
  • The Truck Owner (If Not the Truck Driver or Trucking Company) – A third party other than the truck driver or trucking company may own the truck or trailer involved in a crash. The truck owner might bear responsibility for an accident caused by inadequate maintenance.
  • The Freight Company – A freight company responsible for loading cargo onto a truck or trailer may bear some liability for a truck accident caused by an unsafe cargo load.
  • The Truck’s Mechanic – A third-party mechanic hired to service the truck or trailer may bear liability for a crash caused by mechanical failures that result from negligent maintenance or repair work.
  • The Truck Manufacturer – A truck or trailer manufacturer may bear liability for a truck accident caused by a design or manufacturing defect in the vehicle.
  • An Auto Part Manufacturer – Manufacturers of tires, brakes, transmissions, and other parts used on a truck or trailer may bear responsibility for a crash caused by a defect in one of those components.