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Interstate 95 Truck Accident Lawyers
Strong advocacy for South Carolina I-95 truck accident victims
Tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, big rigs, semis, flatbeds, and delivery trucks routinely travel on the South Carolina portion of I-95. Many of these trucks travel as fast as they can go – often faster than the 70 mph speed limit. They travel from Hardeeville to Dillon – through Clarendon, Florence, Sumter, and Walterboro.
At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, we hold truck drivers and trucking companies liable when accidents occur at any speed and in any way. Our I-95 truck accident lawyers hold irresponsible drivers and truck companies accountable for injuries and fatalities. Wherever your truck accident happens in South Carolina, we have the experience and resources to help you obtain justice so you can move forward with your life.
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How Can We Help?
- How do you fight for victims of accidents on I-95 in South Carolina?
- How dangerous are truck accidents in South Carolina?
- Why do truck accidents happen on Interstate 95?
- What types of I-95 accidents do you handle?
- What types of truck accident injuries do you handle in South Carolina?
- Who is responsible for a truck accident that occurs on I-95?
- When should I file my I-95 accident claim in South Carolina?
- How much is my truck accident claim worth?
- Do you have an I-95 truck accident lawyer near me?
How do you fight for victims of accidents on I-95 in South Carolina?
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC has 25 years of experience fighting for truck accident victims and other personal injury victims. We’re ready now to represent you in your I-95 truck accident. We fight for accident victims and families in the following ways:
- The initial consultation. We answer your questions, ask you details about the accident, explain your rights, and explain the litigation process.
- The investigation. We have investigators go to the accident site to review the layout of the road and any information that can help show the cause of the accident. Our investigators also speak with witnesses and seek any videos of the accident that nearby businesses may have. We also review the police reports and any relevant electronic information, such as electronic logging devices.
- The complaint process. Our team determines who is liable, notifies their insurance carriers, and files formal complaints against the responsible parties.
- The discovery phase. Our I-95 truck accident lawyers formally question every defendant and witness who has relevant information.
- Assessment of damages. We review all your financial and personal damages and place a value on your claim.
- Negotiation. Our lawyers negotiate with the insurance companies for each defendant. Often, in truck accident cases, there are multiple defendants. Many cases do settle.
- Trial. We persuasively argue your case before a local judge and jury if your case does not settle.
We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that we only receive compensation if there is a settlement or verdict in your favor. It costs you nothing upfront to work with us.
How dangerous are truck accidents in South Carolina?
According to the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, in 2022, there were 87 fatal tractor-truck accidents, and 1,221 tractor-truck accidents caused injuries.
Why do truck accidents happen on Interstate 95?
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, works with investigators, the police, and traffic reconstruction experts (if necessary) to determine the cause of your accident. Some accidents are due to the negligence of the driver. Other accidents are due to unreasonable actions by the trucking companies involved in the shipment.
Some of the causes of I-95 truck accidents include the following:
- Speeding and other traffic violations
- Driver distraction – including looking at a GPS, texting, talking on a cellphone, eating, or drinking
- Driver fatigue
- Failure to manage blind spots with caution
- Driving too fast for weather and traffic conditions
- Backing out without looking
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Failure to safely load the truck
- Failure to conduct routine truck maintenance inspections
- Failure to educate the truck driver about possible dangers
- Placing company profits ahead of safe driving
- Backing out without looking
Truck accidents may also be due to defective truck parts such as brakes, tires, and electrical systems.
What types of I-95 accidents do you handle?
There are many different types of trucks that use I-95 in South Carolina. Many of the trucks that use I-95 are on their way to North Carolina or Georgia. The trucks that are driving through South Carolina are often tractor-trailers, semis, rigs, and other large commercial trucks. The trucks that get off at local exits are often construction trucks and delivery trucks.
Large trucks and trucks with a coupling device have a high risk of causing a jackknife accident.
At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, we handle all types of truck accidents, including the following:
- Jackknife accidents
- Truck rollover crashes
- Wide-turn accidents
- Blind spot accidents
- Override and underride accidents
- Tire blowout accidents
- Cargo overload accidents
- Accidents due to the improper securement of the cargo
- Head-on accidents
- Passing and merging accidents
- Rear-end collisions
- Broadsides/T-bone accidents
- Single-vehicle accidents
- Multiple-vehicle accidents
What types of truck accident injuries do you handle in South Carolina?
Tractor-trailers and semis are longer, wider, taller, and heavier than most cars and smaller trucks. When a truck collides with a smaller vehicle or a pedestrian, the occupants of the smaller vehicle or the pedestrian will suffer the bulk of the impact. Many of the truck accident clients we represent have catastrophic, permanent, chronic, or serious injuries.
Our I-95 truck accident lawyers work with your doctors and our network of doctors to understand every aspect of your medical needs and your pain and suffering. We represent clients who have any type of injury that requires medical care, including the following:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Traumatic amputation/loss of limb
- Broken bones/fractures
- Organ damage
- Burn injuries
- Nerve, muscle, and tissue damage
- Back, neck, and shoulder injuries
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Death
We represent drivers, passengers, pedestrians, bicycle riders, and the families of loved ones. Our lawyers represent adults and children.
Who is responsible for a truck accident that occurs on I-95?
Truck accidents on I-95 are complex because, often, it is not just the truck driver who is liable. All the trucking companies involved in the shipment may be responsible. Another possible complexity is that many trucks that drive on the South Carolina portion of I-95 are out-of-state trucks. The truck driver may live outside of South Carolina. The responsible trucking companies may also be based outside of South Carolina. Normally, we can still file your claim in South Carolina because that’s where the accident occurred. Still, you need lawyers who can litigate cases that involve out-of-state defendants.
At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, we can work to identify the defendant, file complaints, and hold them responsible. Our I-95 truck accident lawyers file claims against one or more of the following:
- The truck driver
- The truck driver’s employer
- The owner of the truck is different than the driver or employer
- The trucking companies that arrange the shipment
- Loading companies
- Truck part manufacturers
- Truck maintenance and repair companies
- Sellers of alcohol
- Construction companies
We also understand how to file claims against governmental agencies/entities such as the South Carolina Department of Transportation through the South Carolina Tort Claims Act.
When should I file my I-95 accident claim in South Carolina?
Please contact us as soon as possible. While you generally have up to three years to file your personal injury or wrongful death claim, it is best to seek legal advice as quickly as possible. The sooner we speak with you, the sooner we can investigate the cause of the accident and who is responsible. When we talk with you, we can review whether there are other doctors who might help you. We can give you peace of mind by aggressively fighting the insurance companies so you can focus on your health and your family.
How much is my truck accident claim worth?
Our I-95 truck accident lawyers work to maximize your damages by reviewing with your doctors what medical care you need and how your injuries are impacting every part of your life. We also work with you and other parties to assess all your damages.
At McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, we demand compensation for all your present and future damages. Personal injury damages include the following:
- Physical pain and emotional suffering for every day you hurt or have anxiety or other physical or emotional trauma
- Medical bills such as emergency transport, ER care, hospital stays, surgeries, doctor visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological counseling, medications, and other medical expenses
- Loss of income such as wages, business income, work benefits, and loss of earning capacity
- Loss of spousal services,
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Physical impairment
- Inability to enjoy life’s pleasures
- Property damage
If an I-95 truck accident is fatal, our lawyers demand that the responsible people and businesses pay wrongful death damages for the following:
- Funeral and burial costs
- Reimbursement for any medical bills between the accident date and the date of death
- Loss of financial support your loved one would have provided the family members
- Pain and anguish of the surviving family members
Loss of personal support, including education, guidance, comfort, and love
Do you have an I-95 truck accident lawyer near me?
McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC has offices throughout South Carolina, including along the I-95 corridor. Our offices include locations at:
We also represent clients in:
- Goose Creek
- Summerville
- All 46 counties, including Sumter (one of the exits along I-95), Aiken, Anderson, Hilton Head, Orangeburg, and Spartanburg.
Our personal injury lawyers discuss cases by phone and through online video consultations. If you’re not mobile, we can make arrangements to meet you at your home or a healthcare facility.
We’re ready to answer your questions and fight for the compensation you deserve.
Get help now from our accomplished I-95 truck accident lawyers.
You’re in a lot of physical pain. You’re anxious about how you will be able to pay your bills and if you’ll be able to work again. Our personal injury lawyers have helped many people just like you. We’ve earned the respect of former clients, insurance companies, and defense lawyers for our dedication to our clients, our preparation, and our ability to argue cases before judges and juries.
Demand justice. Call or contact McGowan, Hood, Felder & Phillips, LLC, to schedule a free case evaluation. We handle truck accident cases on a contingency fee basis.