Hardeeville spans both Jasper and Beaufort Counties, which collectively reported 35 fatal crashes and 84 serious injury crashes in the latest year for which the South Carolina Department of Public Safety has released data.
Commercial truck drivers played a role in many of these crashes, as large commercial vehicles tend to present a much greater risk on the roads. Victims who have been harmed need to understand when truck drivers and trucking companies can be held liable for losses, so they can pursue a claim for full and fair compensation.
A South Carolina truck accident lawyer can provide help and support in the aftermath of an accident. At Marc Brown Law Firm, our legal team has helped many crash victims from our conveniently located offices in Columbia, South Carolina. We offer the support and knowledgeable legal advocacy you need to fight for justice.
Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation and find out more about how our firm can help you.
Risks of a truck accident in Hardeeville
Truck accidents can happen in any situation where a driver of a commercial motor vehicle makes careless mistakes and puts others at risk. However, some of the most dangerous areas in Hardeeville where truck crashes are especially likely to occur include:
- Interstate 95: Exits 5 and 8 off I-95 are frequent exit points for truck drivers coming into Hardeeville for gas or while en route to local destinations
- U.S. Route 17 (US-17) crosses through Hardeeville and takes truckers onto I-95 via Exit 5
- U.S. Route 278, which also runs through Hardeeville, is often used by truck drivers as a connector between I-95 and other key nearby destinations, including Hilton Head and Bluffton.
- Highway 46 (SC-46) connects Hardeeville with Bluffton, and some trucks use it as an alternate route to US-278
On these and other roads, truck drivers could cause a crash if they engage in unsafe behaviors that fall short of the professional standard of care. Examples could include:
- Fatigued driving, especially when violating hours-on-duty rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
- Unsafe loading, including overweight or unbalanced loads. Most South Carolina trucks must weigh 80,000 pounds or less
- Impaired driving, with commercial truckers in South Carolina subject to a lower BAC limit than drivers of passenger vehicles.
- Distracted driving, such as drivers using their cell phones or GPS devices.
- Improper truck maintenance
Whatever the cause, Marc Brown Law Firm will help you to prove that the trucker or trucking company was to blame so you can fight for full and fair compensation.
How to get compensation for a Hardeeville truck accident
You should be compensated for all economic and non-financial losses resulting from a crash with a truck in Hardeeville.
This includes pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost income, wrongful death damages if your loved one was killed, and medical treatment, including at facilities like Coastal Carolina Medical Center.
You may be able to pursue a claim against the trucker if you can prove negligence or a violation of safety rules, as well as against the trucking company if the company itself was negligent or under vicarious liability laws.
You’ll need to negotiate a settlement or pursue your case in court, though. Marc Brown Law Firm has experience in both negotiating settlements and presenting compelling evidence at trial, and we’ve recovered millions for our clients.*
Contact a truck accident lawyer serving Hardeeville
Marc Brown Law Firm is here for you after your Hardeeville truck accident. Contact our accident lawyers in South Carolina today to schedule your free consultation and find out how we can help.
*Any result the lawyer or law firm may achieve on behalf of one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.