Interstate 95 runs almost 2,000 miles and crosses 16 states, including South Carolina, where it travels through the lowcountry between the Savannah River and the North Carolina state line. It is one of the longest north-south interstates in the country, allowing travel along the entire East Coast.
Unfortunately, I-95 is also the deadliest highway in South Carolina, averaging 30 fatalities every year, according to Insurance Comparison. Many more victims also suffer serious injuries along this route.
One reason I-95 is so dangerous is that many large commercial motor vehicles travel on this highway every day. With South Carolina law allowing trucks weighing as much as 80,000 pounds, these vehicles present a significant risk on the roads if drivers don’t exercise reasonable care.
If you or someone you love is hurt by a truck driver in an Interstate 95 accident, Marc Brown Law Firm is here to help. We understand the ins and outs of truck accident claims, and we are ready to fight for you. Give us a call today to schedule your free consultation to learn how our South Carolina truck accident lawyers can help.
How do I-95 truck accidents happen?
I-95 is heavily trafficked, there is frequent construction, and trucks and motor vehicles travel at high speeds. Unfortunately, this increases the collision risk, especially when truck drivers fail to follow the rules of the road or behave less carefully than the average reasonable driver would.
Some of the biggest risk factors for truck accidents on I-95 include:
- Drivers who violate Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules related to hours on duty
- Drivers who are impaired by drugs or alcohol
- Trucks that aren’t loaded safely or that aren’t maintained properly
- Drivers traveling at high speeds
- Drivers who are distracted by their GPS, cell phone, eating while driving, or other activities that split their focus from the road
- Drivers who don’t have the proper knowledge or training to operate their vehicles safely
When a collision happens, it’s important to gather as much evidence as possible at the scene, including police reports and witness contact details.
Trucking companies often send their investigators to try to show they weren’t to blame, and you need an experienced advocate on your side ASAP to help you make sure you can prove the driver was at fault.
What does a truck accident lawyer do after an Interstate 95 crash?
In the aftermath of an Interstate 95 truck accident, Marc Brown Law Firm can help you to take the necessary steps to recover compensation for your losses. Our firm will:
- Assist in evidence gathering, including obtaining data from the black box or onboard recorder from the truck, taking witness statements, getting police reports, and arranging for expert testimony.
- Work with you to determine who can be held responsible for the collision, including the truck driver or the trucking company
- Negotiate an out-of-court settlement or fight for you in court. We have both strong negotiating skills and solid litigation experience, and we have recovered millions in settlements and verdicts.*
Getting help from an I-95 truck accident attorney
Marc Brown Law Firm cares about victims of truck accidents and is ready to help crash victims fight for justice.
If you need a South Carolina accident attorney you can trust who knows Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules, who understands South Carolina trucking accident laws, and who is familiar with the unique risks this interstate highway presents, give us a call or contact us online today to learn more.
*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.