Beaufort Trucking Accident Attorneys
If you have been injured in a truck accident, it's important to contact a lawyer who understands federal motor vehicle safety regulations that apply to trucks, including heavy tractor-trailers. Unless your lawyer understands trucking regulations, he or she may miss potential liability issues that are important to your case.
At Twenge + Twombley, our attorneys represent people who are injured in truck accidents in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Bluffton and throughout the Lowcountry of South Carolina. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and the legal issues that may apply.
Trucking Accidents, Trucking Insurance and Liability
Accidents involving heavy trucks often result in catastrophic injuries or death for the people in the other vehicle. To protect the victims and their families, trucking companies are required to carry substantial insurance policies to pay for damages such as lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. However, trucking companies and their insurers do not pay large claims willingly. They often try to avoid responsibility by blaming the accident on the driver of the car.
In the aftermath of a truck accident, it may not be clear what happened. Our lawyers can conduct an immediate investigation to obtain evidence such as truck maintenance records, driver logs, drug test results, training records, truck GPS records, driver history and witness statements. By securing the proper evidence, our lawyers can find answers to questions such as:
- Was the truck speeding?
- Did the truck driver brake before the accident?
- Were brakes and other safety equipment on the truck and trailer properly maintained?
- Was the accident caused by driver fatigue or drug use?
- Did the truck driver receive proper training?
- Does the truck driver have a history of traffic violations?
For More Information About Truck Accidents
Call 843-476-4573 or fill out our online contact form today to schedule a free, no-obligation legal consultation with our truck accident attorneys. We serve clients in Beaufort, Hilton Head Island and other communities in South Carolina.
