If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident in South Carolina,
a car and truck accident lawyer with our firm will fight to help you obtain compensation you deserve.
Causes of Truck Accidents
We Know How to Get to Investigate CAUSES OF TRUCK ACCIDENTS!
Truck accidents are on the rise in South Carolina and elsewhere. More big rigs and large trucks crowd the highways every day. An accident can happen suddenly. One moment you're fine, the next moment your life is changed. We understand what you're going through. Contact Peake & Fowler today to discuss your options.
Any number of factors may be at the root of a truck accident, from texting truck drivers who cause rear-end collisions or other serious truck crashes to driver fatigue or alcohol or drug use behind the wheel.
In South Carolina, truck wrecks can happen anywhere, from rural roads to major highway accident. Because big rigs sometimes weigh as much as 30 times more than a small passenger vehicle, the truck accident can lead to catastrophic injuries and significant property damage.
If you or a loved one was injured in a large truck accident, don't hesitate to talk to an experienced attorney. You may be entitled to compensation for loss of income, medical expenses, pain and suffering, among other damages. A skilled Columbia truck accident lawyer can work to protect your rights. Our goal is getting you the money and benefits you deserve. Turn to the knowledgeable lawyers at Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A., who aggressively work for clients.
We are skilled at negotiating settlements and getting top dollar for our clients injured in truck accidents. If the settlement is not beneficial for our clients, we are not afraid to argue a case before a judge and jury.
Unethical Practices May Cause Truck Accidents
The following is a list of some common causes of South Carolina truck accidents. If you were injured as a result of any of the following causes, you may be entitled to financial compensation:
- Drunk driving
- Driver fatigue (falling asleep at the wheel)
- Overloaded trailer
- Mechanical failure such as malfunctioning brakes, tires, turn indicators
- Poor vehicle maintenance
- Driver who is inexperienced or poorly trained
- Poor or dangerous road conditions
- Aggressive driving, including speeding
Some of the causes listed above are examples of negligent and illegal behavior. For example, it is illegal throughout the United States for truckers to text while driving, but some drivers ignore the law. Whether your truck accident was a result of improper lane shifting or a truck driver's fatigue, you need an experienced attorney on your side. Rely on Peake & Fowler. Tell them you mean business!
Contact a Truck Accident Lawyer
Contact Peake & Fowler Law Firm, P.A. An experienced truck accident lawyer can assist you or your loved one with your case. Remember, you don't pay us unless we get money for you. We can help identify the cause of your truck accident and hold the negligent parties responsible.
Call (803) 788-4370 today. If outside of central South Carolina, please call toll free: 1-800-WIN-WIN-1.