According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Greenville County had the highest total number of auto accidents in the state during the most recent year for which data was available.
Trucks, unfortunately, were involved in many of those collisions. In fact, DPS reports 81 fatal crashes statewide involving tractor-trailers, and another 29 involving other trucks, not including pickup or personal-use trucks. Truck crashes can be devastating, and finding the right attorney is critical.
Marc Brown Law Firm can help. Many crash victims in Greenville have turned to our experienced truck accident lawyers, and dedicated truck accident lawyers in South Carolina are prepared and ready to fight for your rights if you suffered harm in a crash. Give us a call today or contact us online to learn more about the services we can offer those living in Greenville who need help in their fight for justice.
Truck accidents in Greenville, South Carolina
Trucks travel to and through Greenville every day, but are more commonly found on some roads than others. Roads with heavy truck traffic include:
- I-85
- I-385, which is a key connector to Greenville
- Laurens Road, which is one of the most dangerous roads in Greenville
- Woodruff Road, which is a truck access route near I-385 and /I-85
- Wade Hampton Blvd (US-29)
- Pleasantburg Dr (SC-291)
On most South Carolina interstates, trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds, while there may be more restrictions on non-interstates. Special permits may also allow higher weights on specific routes.
When large trucks are traveling on these or other Greenville roads, especially at high speeds, passengers, pedestrians, bicyclists, and others impacted by the accident could suffer serious and sometimes fatal injuries.
Who is responsible for truck accidents in Greenville?
If a truck accident happens, determining who is responsible becomes essential.
South Carolina is a fault state for accidents, which means crash victims can take legal action against the truck driver whose negligence or carelessness caused them harm.
South Carolina also has vicarious liability laws, which make trucking companies responsible for the on-the-job actions of their drivers. This means if the truck driver operating the vehicle was an employee of a larger company, that company can be held liable as well.
Identifying all the defendants in the aftermath of a truck crash can be vital. That’s because victims must ensure there’s enough insurance to provide coverage for lost wages, pain and suffering, emotional distress, wrongful death damages, and past and future medical care, including therapies, outpatient treatment, and emergency care at local hospitals like:
- Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital
- Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown Hospital
You should be fully compensated for all these economic and non-financial losses in the aftermath of your crash.
How Greenville truck accident victims can get help from an experienced attorney
Marc Brown Law Firm offers dedicated and compassionate legal advocacy for Greenville truck accident victims from our convenient Columbia office. We are available 24/7 when you need us, can come to you to begin gathering evidence, and will fight hard for you in or out of court. We take our responsibility to our clients seriously because we know the outcome of your claim will shape your future. Give us a call or contact us online today to learn more.