Interstate 26 links the coast of South Carolina with the upstate region and beyond. The road stretches around 221 miles within South Carolina, running from the North Carolina state line near Landrum, all the way to Charleston near the coast. It intersects other major roads, including I-20 and I-77, and it also passes through the state capital of Columbia.
In well-populated areas, especially near Charleston, some estimates suggest that over 170,100 vehicles travel on I-26 daily. Unfortunately, many of those vehicles are large trucks that are sometimes operated unsafely in ways that lead to serious accidents.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a South Carolina truck accident, an attorney at Marc Brown Law Firm can help. Our firm has fought for many victims who suffered harm at the hands of irresponsible truckers, and we are ready to put our knowledge to work to help you get the money you deserve.
Give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation and learn how we can help you.
Types of Interstate 26 truck accidents
The speed limit on I-26 is 70 miles per hour on much of the road, so trucks tend to travel very quickly as they travel on this interstate.
Unfortunately, this can cause drivers to lose control of their vehicles. Simple mistakes drivers make can turn into deadly crashes in an instant when they are traveling at 70 MPH, and drivers in other vehicles may pay the price, as trucks can typically weigh as much as 80,000 pounds in South Carolina.
While all different kinds of accidents can happen at these speeds, some of the most common types of Interstate 26 truck crashes include:
- Distracted driving crashes
- Underride accidents
- Rollover accidents
- DUI truck crashes
- Jackknife accidents
- Rear-end crashes
- Head-on collisions
- Fatigued driving accidents
In many cases, these crashes happen because truckers fail to follow the rules of the road.
For example, a truck driver who violates hours of service laws established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is more likely to become involved in a fatigued driving crash. Likewise, a trucker who fails to make sure his load is balanced or who is speeding faces a bigger risk of a jackknife accident or a rollover crash.
Why turn to the Marc Brown Law Firm for help after an I-26 crash
If a truck accident caused you to be hurt or a loved one to be killed, you have a right to pursue a claim for compensation, but you will need to identify the right defendants and prove who was to blame.
Marc Brown Law Firm can help you to navigate the justice system to protect your rights. You should turn to our legal team because:
- We know FMCSA regulations and South Carolina laws, so we can help you to determine if a legal or regulatory violation occurred. These violations can create a presumption of negligence that makes it easier to prove your claim.
- We have stood up to big trucking companies and their insurers. We know how to gather evidence, how to deal with trucking company investigators who try to hide the truth about what happened, and how to effectively negotiate fair settlements with insurers who want to pay as little as possible.
- We have a history of successful settlements and verdicts. While each case is different, our history of wins and the millions of dollars we’ve recovered for clients demonstrates that we know how to put together strong claims.
Our South Carolina accident firm also cares about every client, and we understand how important your case is to your future.
Contact an Interstate 26 truck accident lawyer today
Marc Brown Law Firm is here for you if you suffered an injury or lost a loved one in an Interstate 26 truck accident.
Give us a call to schedule your free consultation and find out about the advocacy we can offer to maximize your chances of full and fair compensation for the harm you endured.