Truck accidents are a serious problem in the United States. In 2021, there were nearly 500,000 large truck and bus accidents reported to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). These accidents resulted in over 5,000 deaths and 110,000 injuries. Many...
Truck accident cases can be complex, but there are electronic devices like the truck’s “black box” that can be used to support your case. It’s important to obtain this electronic device as quickly as possible so that the trucking company does not have an opportunity...
Truck accidents are typically more serious than other vehicle accidents due to the truck’s size and weight. A fully loaded semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Even unloaded, a big rig can weigh 25,000 pounds. That is enough to cause an extraordinary amount of...
One of the most dangerous types of traffic accidents for the average driver involves a crash with a big truck. The sheer size and weight of large commercial trucks can cause devastating injuries to those in smaller vehicles. Injuries received in truck accidents can...
Tractor trailers are vital to the success of many South Carolina businesses, but they can also be extremely dangerous. From poor manufacturing to inattentive drivers, these vehicles are involved with far too many local accidents. Data from South Carolina's...
When you find yourself driving in close proximity to commercial trucks, such as on a local interstate, you must immediately adjust your style to enhance your safety. Failure to do so increases the risk of an accident, which can result in serious injuries. Since you...
Nearly 4000 people are killed each year in tractor-trailer accidents. The federal government established hours of service rules because truck driver fatigue is one of the highest causes of these tractor-trailer accidents in the United States. In a bid to provide the...
In 2013 (the last year data is available), seventy-one percent of people killed in large-truck crashes were occupants of the other vehicles. If you or a loved one is involved in a accident in South Carolina with a tractor-trailer there are a few things that you need...
