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Truck Accident Lawyers

Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

The South Carolina truck accident lawyers of the Dick James Law Firm have been protecting the rights of clients who have been injured by the negligence of truck drivers or the poorly maintained quality of the vehicles they drive for many years. The residents of Greenville, South Carolina and surrounding areas are familiar with our name and know that we will work hard to protect them and their rights as if they were a part of our own family.

Truck accidents generally involve commercial vehicles such as box trucks which are sixteen or twenty feet long, and eighteen wheelers. Both of which are often driven by people who make a living driving their vehicles. The unfortunate reality is that the size of these vehicles is the determining factor in the seriousness of an accident, and most accidents involving trucks are extremely serious or deadly in nature.

Because truck accidents are usually catastrophic, passengers who have been involved in an accident with a truck while occupying a smaller vehicle must be able to work with an attorney who is knowledgeable and has the resources to mount a thorough investigation into the accident. Trucking companies have teams of corporate lawyers on hand to protect their rights. You must have a skilled and savvy attorney who can fight these legal armies and file a claim on your behalf that will protect your rights and keep them from denying responsibility for your injuries and damages.

Common Causes of Truck Accidents

The leading causes of truck accidents involving other passenger vehicles are often related to driver error, faulty equipment or companies that pressure their drivers to perform beyond legal expectations. Some of these causes may include one or more of the following circumstances:

• Driver fatigue
• Driver error
• Aggressive driving
• Speeding
• Cell phone use
• Tailgating
• Inexperience
• Insufficient training or supervision
• Failure to inspect and maintain brakes and other equipment
• Violations of hours of service requirements

Establishing Responsibility

Truck accidents involving smaller passenger vehicles often involve more than one person that is liable for the incident. Drivers, companies and manufacturers are all in danger of lawsuits being brought against them depending on the details of the accident. The driver's responsibility lies in being alert, sober and safe while operating any vehicle. The trucking company must monitor their drivers and maintain their vehicles. Finally, truck manufacturers must ensure that their vehicles are not defective when released for operation.

For more information, see Truck Accident Questions.

This is why you, the injured party, must have a resourceful truck accident attorney representing you that knows the ins and outs of fighting the large trucking corporations. If you or someone you love has been involved in a truck accident in Anderson, Spartanburg or Greenville, South Carolina, protect your rights and contact the Dick James Law Firm today.