When a trucking company fails its safety obligations and continues non-compliant and negligent operations, it puts other drivers on the roadways at risk. A freight carrier must have checks and balances to evaluate its drivers, equipment, and protocols. Trucking companies…
The aftermath of a commercial vehicle accident can be overwhelming when the other party is a semi-truck driver. Considerations for filing a trucking accident lawsuit against an out-of-state carrier include the legal jurisdiction, summoning the driver or carrier, and identifying…
Though most crashes involving large trucks are caused by operator errors, sometimes the accident investigations reveal defective parts contributed. The freight company might use this information to try to escape liability or explain the crash as an unusual, unavoidable failure.…
Truck accidents can dramatically impact your life and they’re difficult to take on alone! If you’ve filed a car crash claim, you may think you understand the process and can manage a truck accident claim without legal help, but attempting…
South Carolina’s scenic highways make road trips enjoyable, but the prevalence of semis and other trucks also makes travel in this region hazardous. Any type of trucking accident can occur on South Carolina roadways, from a rollover to an underride…
You might exacerbate an already precarious situation if you don’t take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your best interests after a trucking accident. Below are some suggestions on what to do after an accident with a commercial vehicle.…
When you’re harmed in a truck accident in South Carolina and an insurer denies or undervalues your claim, it may be time to consider filing a lawsuit. Being hit by a semi or rear-ended by a commercial vehicle can cause…
The South Carolina attorney you choose for a truck accident will stress the importance of evidence collection and preservation, for good reason. Freight companies face steep financial and reputational consequences if the business or one of its employees is liable…
Truck accidents in South Carolina happen often enough that local law firm Bell Legal Group has a practice area dedicated to helping people injured by semis. Those involved in collisions with 18-wheelers rarely escape unscathed, and when these accidents are…
Since more than 20,000 trucking companies call South Carolina home, all drivers are at risk of being in an accident or collision with a semi. The weight and size of 18-wheelers, their high travel speeds on interstates, and their hazardous…