Delivery trucks travel on South Carolina’s roads every day, transporting goods for major companies. Unfortunately, sometimes these delivery drivers are poorly trained, drive unsafe vehicles, or make dangerous moves on the road that put others at risk.
If you or someone you love is hurt by a vehicle making deliveries, you have legal rights. You may be able to hold the driver liable for losses and, in some cases, may also be able to take legal action against the company that employs the driver.
These types of cases can be complicated because you have to determine if safety rules were violated, and if the driver was an employee or an independent contractor. The Marc Brown Law Firm has extensive experience with these cases, and our South Carolina truck accident lawyers help clients in and around the following areas.
- Allendale
- Bamberg
- Bishopville
- Charleston
- Columbia
- Hampton
- Hardeeville
- Greenville
- Kingstree
- Marion
- Orangeburg
- Ridgeland
- Sumter
- Winnsboro
If you’re ready to take legal action and get the compensation you deserve, give us a call.
Who is responsible for delivery truck accidents?
Many major companies send delivery trucks onto the roads in South Carolina. Some examples of companies that work with delivery truck drivers include:
- Amazon
- Walmart
- UPS
- USPS
- FedEx
- Southeastern Freight Lines
- Old Dominion Freight Line
- Local courier services
In some cases, these delivery companies employ the drivers directly. For example, some UPS drivers work for the company, while USPS drivers typically work for the government.
It is important to understand when a delivery driver who becomes involved in a crash is an employee versus an independent contractor, as this affects who is to blame. Employees are considered agents of the companies they work for, so their employers are vicariously liable for any on-the-job negligence. This means the company could be responsible for your losses.
There are also other complexities to consider. Since USPS employees are government workers, for example, sovereign immunity rules can require special protocols for suing the government.
At Marc Brown Law Firm, our team understands the relationships between drivers and the companies they’re delivering for, and we know how this affects your claim. This is why it is so important to work with a law firm that handles many accidents involving delivery trucks — so you can make an informed choice about who to pursue a claim against.
What can Marc Brown Law Firm do for you after a delivery truck accident?
If you or someone you love has been involved in a delivery truck accident, our legal team can offer the knowledgeable advocacy you need to maximize your chances of compensation. Our firm can help you:
- Identify the cause of the crash: We can gather evidence like driver cell phone records, training records, delivery truck maintenance records, witness statements, crash scene footage, police reports, and more, so you can show how the crash happened.
- Help you identify all defendants: With our deep knowledge of how delivery companies partner with drivers, and how this affects your legal rights, we’re able to help you identify all parties liable for your losses.
- Prove legal liability: We know the laws affecting delivery drivers inside and out, and we can help you to make the right legal arguments to prove you are entitled to compensation. This can include showing violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations.
- Fight for fair compensation: Our firm will negotiate with the driver or trucking company to see if a fair settlement agreement can be reached — but we’re also prepared and ready to litigate your delivery accident claim in court if necessary to get you the money you deserve.
Getting help from a South Carolina delivery truck accident lawyer
When an accident affects your life, you need an attorney with the experience to help you fight for justice. Marc Brown Law Firm has a strong track record of compassionate advocacy that we’ll bring to your case. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation to learn more about how our South Carolina accident lawyers can help you.