Rollover accidents in trucks can be serious and often fatal, with others on the road at risk of being crushed as the truck tips. Unfortunately, many of these accidents are caused by the negligence of truck drivers who behave in an unsafe way behind the wheel.
If you or someone you love is hurt or killed in a South Carolina rollover accident, the Marc Brown Law Firm is the place to turn. Our legal team is ready to fight for victims of rollover truck crashes both in and out of court, so give us a call or contact us online today to learn more.
How do rollover truck accidents happen?
Rollover truck crashes are common, with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration reporting that around four rollovers occur every day. Some of the leading causes of truck rollover accidents include:
- Drivers taking turns too quickly
- Unstable loads
- Speeding, especially around curves
- Inattentive driving
- Poor steering
- Overcorrecting for an error
- Brake failure
- Failure to secure cargo
- Drugged or impaired driving
Any behavior on the part of a driver that increases the roll momentum around a truck’s longitudinal axis can increase the risk of a rollover accident. Unfortunately, because trucks can have a high center of gravity and a narrow track width, the chances of a rollover crash are greater when drivers fail to exercise reasonable care behind the wheel.
Who is responsible for a rollover truck accident?
When a rollover truck accident happens, crash victims may be able to hold the truck driver accountable for the accident. A trucker can be held legally responsible and can be made to pay damages if you can demonstrate that:
- The driver was unreasonably careless behind the wheel, in securing the load, or in maintaining the truck.
- The driver violated a safety regulation, such as a speed limit law, in a way that resulted in a truck crash occurring.
South Carolina also makes trucking companies vicariously liable for the negligent actions of on-the-job employees. This means the trucking company itself could be held liable.
Since trucking companies often carry more insurance than individual drivers, determining if the company has a legal responsibility to cover your damages is a key part of pursuing a truck accident claim.
Of course, you will need to prove the driver’s actions were the cause of the crash. Marc Brown Law Firm can help.
We’ll gather evidence, including witness statements, photos from the crash scene, police reports, driver logs showing hours on duty, cell phone records, toxicology reports, truck maintenance records, and expert testimony, in order to help you build the strongest case possible.
Getting help from a South Carolina rollover accident lawyer after a truck crash
Marc Brown Law Firm has a long history of helping victims who have suffered harm after a rollover accident involving a truck. We represent clients in and around the following locations:
- Allendale
- Bamberg
- Bishopville
- Charleston
- Columbia
- Hampton
- Hardeeville
- Greenville
- Kingstree
- Marion
- Orangeburg
- Ridgeland
- Sumter
- Winnsboro
To find out more about how we can advocate for you if you or a loved one was involved in a rollover crash in these or nearby areas, give us a call today. Our offices are conveniently located in Columbia, and we are here and ready to fight for you wherever you were harmed by a truck in South Carolina. Schedule your free consultation to learn more.