Trucking Accident Lawyer in Summerville

How a Trucking Accident Lawyer Can Help You.

When you call the trucking accident attorneys at Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC, we will: 
 

• Meet with you, answer your questions, and make sure you know what to expect as we move forward with your case,
• Investigate the circumstances of the accident and gather evidence to prove liability and damages against the trucking company, the truck driver, and any other responsible parties,
• Demand full and fair compensation for your injuries,
• File a personal injury lawsuit and litigate your case, gathering additional evidence through discovery and depositions as the case progresses, and
• Try your case to a jury when the insurance companies and trucking companies refuse to pay.

An Eighteen-Wheeler Accident Attorney Who Cares About You and Your Case

Your trucking accident lawyer at Templeton Mims & Ward, LLC and our friendly, helpful staff will be there for you at every stage of your trucking accident claim from the day you first call us through the final stages of settlement or trial.

We will come to you for your initial meeting if you are hospitalized due to your injuries. When you have questions, we will answer the phone or promptly return your call with answers. We place a high priority on being there for our clients when they need us.

A Commercial Trucking Accident Lawyer with the Experience You Need

Consider a large truck accident attorney who has successfully helped scores of clients recover compensation through settlements or jury trials. 

We know what needs to be done to investigate your crash, the trucking company, and the truck driver, and to gather the evidence you will need to prove liability and damages in your case. We know the defenses that the insurance companies are likely to raise, and we are prepared to take on the insurance defense firms that will try to shut down your claim.

We have access to the experts you may need to prove liability and damages, including:

• Accident reconstructionists,
• Trucking industry experts,
• Economists,
• Medical experts, and
• Life care planners.  

Our goal is to recover the maximum compensation that you are entitled to under South Carolina law, and we will do everything that is legally and ethically within our power to help you.

Types of Commercial Trucking Accidents

Frequently Asked Questions

What Should I Do After a Commercial Vehicle or Large Truck Accident?

After a crash with a commercial vehicle or large truck, you should:

• Call law enforcement immediately to report the accident,
• Cooperate with the responding officer and make sure he or she has complete information for their accident report,
• Get medical attention immediately and follow the recommendations of emergency medical personnel and your doctors,
• When it is possible to do so safely, gather evidence at the accident location, including photos or videos of the damage to vehicles, injuries, and the roadway, and get contact information for any witnesses at the scene,
• Report the accident to your own insurance company, 
• Do not talk to the trucking company or their insurance company, and do not give any statements to the trucking company or their insurance company, and
• Contact a trucking accident attorney in Summerville, SC as soon as possible after the accident.

Who Is Liable After a SC Trucking Accident?

Depending on the facts of the case, multiple defendants may be liable after a trucking accident, including:

• The truck driver,
• The trucking company,
• The owner or lessor of the truck,
• The manufacturer, distributor, or seller of defective truck parts,
• The person or company responsible for maintenance on the truck,
• The person or company responsible for loading the truck’s cargo, or
• Other third parties who are liable for the crash.

Are There Special Regulations That Truck Drivers and Trucking Companies Must Follow?

There are state and federal laws and regulations that apply to large trucks, commercial vehicles, eighteen-wheelers, trucking companies, and their drivers, including:

• Hours of service regulations,
• Drug and alcohol testing requirements,
• Limitations on cargo weight,
• Rules for securing cargo properly,
• Rules for hazardous cargo,
• Insurance coverage,
• Vehicle inspections and markings, and
• License endorsements based on the cargo and type of truck.

What Kinds of Damages Am I Entitled to After a Commercial Vehicle Accident?

Depending on the facts of your case, you may be entitled to:

• Your medical expenses, including your doctor’s bills, ER bills, ambulance bills, costs of surgeries, the cost of long-term care, and future medical expenses,
• Pain and suffering, 
• Compensation for scarring or disfigurement,
• Emotional distress, mental anguish, and compensation for emotional or mental injuries like PTSD,
• Loss of consortium and loss of companionship,
• Wrongful death damages, and
• Punitive damages when appropriate.