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Every day, we share the roads in Darlington and throughout South Carolina with trucks and tractor-trailers that can stretch as long as 53 feet and weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Because of their massive size and weight, these rigs expose us to major safety risks. Large commercial trucks can easily be involved in crashes, and those crashes can cause deadly and devastating injuries.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a crash with a tractor-trailer, don’t delay in getting in touch with Jebaily Law Firm. Our Darlington truck accident lawyers understand the serious nature of these crashes. We also know how to overcome the unique challenges that truck accident claims pose. We will move quickly to:
We can bring to your case more than 100 years of combined legal experience and a record of delivering positive results for truck accident victims and their families throughout Darlington, South Carolina, including:
“Jebaily Law Firm took over a case that was very difficult to handle. They walked me through the legal process and handled my case with ease. I would recommend Jebaily Law Firm to anyone in need of a strong law firm that is not afraid to fight for you!”
Darlington Truck Accident Statistics
On average, 77 fatal truck crashes occur each year in South Carolina, according to the latest figures from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The overwhelming majority of these truck wrecks – 80 percent – involve more than one vehicle.
Additionally, the drivers and passengers in the other cars typically suffer the most severe harm – not the truck driver. According to the FMCSA, out of the persons killed in the U.S. in crashes involving large trucks between 2013 and 2015:
If the truck driver or another party caused you to suffer injuries or killed your loved in a crash, you can trust Jebaily Law Firm to fight for you and pursue all compensation you are due.
Why Are Truck Accident in Darlington Cases Different?
Truck accidents are different than other types of auto accidents. You need to work with a law firm that understands these differences and will put that knowledge to work for you and your family. Consider the following five key differences:
A federal study found that the leading types of truck accidents are:
Two specific types of crashes occur only when one vehicle is a tractor-trailer:
An attorney with experience handling truck accident cases will know how to investigate these unique types of crashes.
In a typical auto accident, you will take action against one party – the at-fault driver. However, in a truck accident case, you may seek a recovery from multiple parties, including the:
State and federal trucking regulations cover everything from hours-on-duty to driver training to truck maintenance. When these laws are broken, it can create the presumption that the trucker and/or trucking company acted negligently. You should work with an attorney who knows these rules inside-and-out. The attorney should know how to establish how a violation of these rules contributed to your accident.
South Carolina and federal law set minimum liability insurance requirements for different types of commercial motor vehicles. For instance, a truck that weighs 10,000 pounds or more and carries non-hazardous materials must have a minimum of $750,000 in coverage. The minimum limits are higher if a truck carries hazardous materials. Your lawyer must know the different policies and limits that apply in your truck accident case.
Much is at stake for trucking companies and their insurance companies when commercial motor vehicles cause crashes. This is why you need to move fast in order to preserve, gather and analyze evidence, including:
How Can a Truck Accident Attorney in Darlington Help You?
At Jebaily Law Firm, we will provide a free and immediate consultation about your truck accident case. We can discuss your case by phone, meet at our office in Darlington or visit you at your home or the hospital.
If we represent you, we will get started on your case right away. We can:
Remember: We will represent you on a contingency fee basis. So, you will pay no fees for legal services unless and until we secure a settlement or verdict that justly compensates you.
What Are Common Causes of Darlington, SC Truck Accidents?
Many factors contribute to tractor-trailer accidents. However, as the results of a groundbreaking study by federal traffic safety officials found, driver error is one of the leading factors. These errors include:
We will look closely at the potential role of driver error in your truck accident case. However, we will also evaluate whether other factors played a role. Two non-driver factors that often cause truck accidents are:
Who Can You Sue in a Darlington Truck Accident Lawsuit?
To maximize the amount that you and your family recover after a severe or deadly truck accident in Darlington, South Carolina, Jebaily Law Firm will seek to recover compensation from all responsible parties. Those parties may include the:
What Can You Recover in a Darlington Truck Accident Claim?
Trucks can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Passenger cars, in contrast, typically weigh only 3,000 to 5,000 pounds. The different in size and weight between these vehicles can result in deadly or life-changing injuries to those in the passenger cars, including:
The victim of a truck accident may require a lifetime of medical care and treatment. He or she may never be able to work or enjoy life as they did before the accident.
At Jebaily Law Firm, we will aggressively pursue the maximum amount for you and your family after a truck accident. We want you to be fully compensated for all of your damages, including:
Depending on the facts of your case, we may also seek punitive damages on your behalf. These damages would aim to punish the driver, trucking company or other parties if they engaged in willful, wanton or reckless conduct.
If you lost a loved one in a truck wreck, we can pursue a different set of damages through a wrongful death claim. Those damages can include compensation for the loss of your family member’s financial support and companionship and coverage of the expenses involved with laying your loved one to rest.
Get Help from Our Truck Accident Attorneys in Darlington
Jebaily Law Firm will thoroughly investigate each and every aspect of the accident. We routinely employ crash investigation experts and medical experts to review cases. They can help us to prepare the strongest case possible on your behalf.
When you hire our firm, we will treat your case with the care and attention we would give to our own family. Contact us for a free consultation. If you cannot travel to our office, we will come to you.
Taking immediate action is crucial after a truck accident. Don’t wait to get started. Call or connect with us online today.