Columbia South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyers

When big rigs, large trucks or 18 wheelers crash with passenger vehicles, it could result in catastrophic injuries and fatalities. If you or a loved one has been injured in such a crash, especially if it was caused by the truck driver's carelessness or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation or damages to cover medical expenses, funeral expenses, emotional distress, lost pay or loss of career and other serious injuries. In some cases, victims may also seek punitive damages against the truck driver or the trucking company that employs the driver.

The South Carolina trucking accident lawyers at the Louthian Law Firm have had extensive experience representing truck accident victims throughout South Carolina. We know and understand the seriousness of these accidents and the financial hardship such accidents and severe injuries can cause.

With the increasing number of big rigs and large trucks on South Carolina freeways and highways, truck accidents are on the rise here and nationwide. These accidents, which almost always result in major injuries and wrongful deaths, could be caused by:

• Driver fatigue or exhaustion
• Overloaded or oversized trucks
• Improper vehicle maintenance
• Speeding, reckless or aggressive driving
• Running off the road
• Failure to yield right of way
• Mechanical failure
• Inexperienced driver - lack of training
• Alcohol and/or drug abuse
• Poor driving or road conditions

The experienced truck accident attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm know how to identify the responsible party and get you the compensation and damages you rightfully deserve. Truck accidents are often complex cases involving multiple parties. We can help you sort through what can be a complicated process involving a lengthy court process and paper work so you can focus on rebuilding your life and recovering from your injury or loss.

Retaining a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney is particularly important in a truck accident case because he or she will know how to obtain and preserve evidence you may not even know exists. An experienced truck accident lawyer knows how to obtain information from different sources, how to interpret the information and utilize it in favor of the client to obtain the best possible result and fair compensation.

If you have been injured in South Carolina, even if you are not sure if you have a case, contact our South Carolina personal injury lawyers and we will be glad to answer all of your questions. We're located in Columbia, SC, but our firm handles cases across South Carolina including Charleston, Florence, Greenville, Spartanburg, Myrtle Beach, and Rock Hill.

We handle every truck accident case on a contingent basis. This means that we aren't paid until and unless we successfully settle your case. Our payment only comes from a percentage of the award. We have an excellent track record of helping our clients win significant damages which has helped them move on with their lives after what was a traumatic episode in their lives. Contact us today with your questions by clicking here to send an email to us or contact us any time Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..