Currently, there are over 126,000 people working in mining, logging, and construction in South Carolina.
Unfortunately, logging trucks can present an extreme danger on the road because these trucks are extremely heavy, loads are difficult to secure, and logging trucks often travel on dangerous, narrow, and winding roads with uneven terrain.
If you or someone you love was hurt in a collision with a logging truck, you have legal rights. You may be able to recover compensation from the driver, as well as from the company that owns the logging operation. However, it’s important to understand how to navigate the justice system to get the compensation you deserve — and that means finding a professional to help.
Marc Brown Law Firm is prepared and ready to represent truck accident victims after logging accidents. We provide free consultations and charge no legal fees unless we recover compensation* for you, so give our South Carolina truck accident lawyers a call if you or someone you love was hurt in a logging accident in or around the following areas:
- Allendale
- Bamberg
- Bishopville
- Charleston
- Columbia
- Hampton
- Hardeeville
- Greenville
- Kingstree
- Marion
- Orangeburg
- Ridgeland
- Sumter
- Winnsboro
Top causes of logging truck accidents
Some of the leading causes of logging accidents include:
- Violations of hours-of-service rules: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has strict requirements for how long truckers can drive to avoid fatigued driving accidents. When drivers violate the rules, especially in logging trucks with heavy and uneven loads, accidents can happen.
- Improper loading: It’s critical to balance the large loads that logging trucks carry to avoid rollover accidents, jackknife accidents, or other serious collisions.
- Distracted driving: When drivers aren’t paying full attention to navigating the roads with their heavy load, they could make unsafe choices or experience delayed reactions that increase the crash risk.
- Failure to maintain logging trucks: All logging truck components, including brakes and tires, need to be properly maintained to avoid tire blowouts or collisions caused by faulty equipment.
- Inadequate training: If drivers aren’t trained properly on how to load and operate logging trucks, this can result in a serious and potentially even fatal accident occurring.
In these and other situations, the driver of the logging truck — and often the company employing that driver — could be held legally responsible for a crash that results from negligence or from a violation of safety rules.
What can a South Carolina logging truck accident lawyer do to help?
A South Carolina logging truck accident lawyer can help you take legal action when a driver or company is legally responsible for harming you. At Marc Brown Law Firm, our South Carolina accident team can:
- Help you gather evidence from the crash scene
- Work with experts to help you determine what safety rules were violated or how the driver or company fell short
- Identify all defendants, including the driver, the company, those responsible for the maintenance or construction of the vehicle, or others who could be held liable for losses
- Negotiate with the insurer for the driver and the logging company to maximize the chances of a fair settlement
- Litigate in court to get the justice you deserve.
Our firm understands the legal issues raised by logging accident claims. We are ready to put that knowledge to work for you.
Contact a South Carolina logging truck accident lawyer today
If you or someone you love has been hurt, contact a South Carolina logging truck accident lawyer at The Marc Brown Law Firm today to schedule your free consultation.
*Fees computed before deducting expenses from recovery. “No Fees Unless We Win*” or similar language refers only to fees charged by the attorney. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Contingent attorneys’ fees refers only to those fees charged by attorneys for their legal services. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases.