Truck Accident Attorneys

Litigating a truck accident case has a variety of unique challenges that differentiate it from other motor vehicle accidents. Because of the size and weight of commercial trucks, these accidents can result in severe injuries, extensive property damage, and even fatalities. Additionally, there are many parties that might be liable for the accident. The truck…

The trucking industry is facing a shortage of drivers. When a company can’t find qualified drivers, it may cut corners to keep its trucks moving. Some companies may even hire drivers who are disqualified. The disqualification might be because they have histories of engaging in dangerous behaviors, which led to driving violations that should prevent…

Truck accidents often result in severe property damage, serious injuries, and even fatalities. Determining liability in these complex accidents is crucial, and one of the most valuable tools for investigators is the black box data.  This data can provide critical insights into the circumstances surrounding a South Carolina truck accident, making it indispensable in legal…

Cars, motorcycle riders, bicycle riders, and pedestrians are simply no match for the size and weight of a truck. Collisions with semis, tractor-trailers, rigs, and other commercial trucks are likely to cause catastrophic injuries, severe injuries,  and deaths. There’s no precise formula. Each traffic accident is different. At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, we…

Truck sway accidents, also known as trailer sway or fishtailing, are a type of truck accidents that happen when the trailer being towed by a truck begins to move from side to side uncontrollably. This erratic movement can lead to the driver losing control of the vehicle, potentially resulting in a rollover or collision. Several…

Large, heavy, and unwieldy, semi-trucks pose a threat to other vehicles around them. If the driver does not operate the vehicle correctly, perhaps taking a turn too sharply or falling asleep at the wheel, it is very likely that an accident will occur. One of the most devastating accidents that can occur on the roads…

Truck accidents are more deadly than most other types of vehicle accidents including car accidents. The size, weight, and mass of a truck mean that when a truck and a smaller vehicle collide, the smaller vehicle will absorb most of the force of the collision. More force means more serious injuries and a greater likelihood…

More and more commercial trucks come with cameras and videos already built into the vehicle. Many fleets are requiring that their trucks come with these types of video equipment. While cameras can be used to help drivers with blind spots, others like dash cams can help show what a driver was doing and what the…

As winter winds down and the south begins showing signs of spring, motorists are still at risk of bad weather conditions, especially surprise rainstorms. Although we don’t have to worry too much about ice here, we do have to worry about a phenomenon called “hydroplaning,” a condition that occurs when a vehicle’s tires lose grip…

One of the most important parts of any civil claim is gathering evidence to demonstrate that a person or company has acted in an improper manner that resulted in injury to someone. Accidents with trucks and tractor-trailers demand a significant amount of proof to indicate negligence on behalf of a driver or company. These types…