Truck Accident Attorneys
Why Big Rigs Cause More Accidents – and Who Is to Blame
Big rigs are dangerous. They account for more than their share of accidents on the roads in South Carolina, which we have discussed before. These are giant tractor trailers (sometimes called 18-wheelers or semis, which is short for semi-trailers) that are used to transport goods from one place in the state to another, or even…
Read MoreTread Carefully – NHTSA Says Fatal Big Rig Tire Blowouts Are on the Rise
We’ve shown you before why big rigs are dangerous, but a recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration highlights an unexpected danger. The study focused on Michelin tires, and found that a lack of maintenance coupled with high speeds resulted in blowouts that caused fatal accidents. CBS News said, “According to the NHTSA,…
Read MoreTruck Crashes: What to Expect After Your Truck Accident
We have talked about why big rigs are so dangerous before, and with good reason. Truck crashes are terrifying. When accidents happen involving tractor-trailers or semi trucks, the injuries can be severe – or even worse, fatal. Proving fault can require meticulous and thorough documentation; truck companies deal with accidents all the time, and consequentially…
Read MoreSouth Carolina Has More Trucks on the Road than Ever
South Carolina is booming. The population increased by 35% between 1990 and 2012. The state’s GDP increased by 53% in the same period. While this is great news for residents, it comes at a high cost. Total vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the state have increased by 43%, totaling 49 billion miles in 2012. According…
Read MoreWhy Big Rigs Are So Dangerous
Big rigs, or tractor-trailers, are massive towing machines. They are a “necessary evil” on the road, transporting all sorts of materials through South Carolina and across the country every day. However, they can also be extremely dangerous to others on the road for a number of different reasons: Problem number one. Big rigs are, well,…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Truck Accidents in South Carolina
Most drivers, who are not also truck drivers themselves, probably have an ambivalent relationship with large, commercial trucks. From one perspective, they are a vital link in our complex system of commerce as they transport tons of goods around the country. From the perspective of the drivers of passenger vehicles, large trucks pose a tremendous…
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