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    Bamberg, SC Truck Accident Lawyer

    In a truck accident, the larger vehicle typically causes the smaller vehicle more damage.  This means you could have walked away from the crash with life-altering injuries, if you could walk away at all.

    Our attorneys help injury victims bring claims against the drivers and trucking companies responsible for their injuries.  Insurance may be able to cover a lot of the damages you face, but only through proper negotiations.  And if they refuse to pay a fair value, we can take the case to trial to get you paid.

    For your free case review, call Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers’ truck accident attorneys at (803) 451-4000 right away.

    What to Do After a Truck Accident in Bamberg, SC

    After your accident, take these steps to help secure evidence and get your case moving.

    Call 911

    You have to report accidents involving injury or death.  When you call 911, the police can respond and write up a report.

    When you call 911, also ask for an ambulance if you need immediate medical attention.

    Get Medical Care

    You need medical treatment to document your injuries and get them treated.  Without care, it could look like your injuries are not that serious or that they did not actually happen from this accident.

    Collect Evidence

    At the scene of the accident, get all of the evidence you can:

    • The other driver’s name and contact info
    • The contact info for the trucker’s employer
    • Vehicle info and license plate numbers
    • Witness contact info
    • Info about the accident scene (traffic signs, weather, lighting, etc.)
    • Pictures of the scene and damage
    • Information about any traffic cameras, security cameras, or dash cams that might have caught the accident on video
    • And anything else you think would be helpful.

    Call a Lawyer

    Once you are set up with medical care, call our truck accident lawyers.  Do not try to talk to insurance on your own or accept any money or sign any paperwork without having our lawyers review it first.

    File Insurance Claims

    Many cases can be resolved with insurance claims.  These often take a few months for the company to investigate, but they may decide to settle the case.  Even if their initial offer is too low, we can negotiate for a fair settlement.

    File a Lawsuit

    We can file a lawsuit at the same time, allowing us to take the case to trial if they refuse to settle.  This allows us to increase the pressure to settle, since they know a trial is looming if they do not settle soon enough.

    Who Covers the Damages in a Truck Accident Case?

    Whoever is at fault is usually the one to pay for an accident, but insurance can defray a lot of these costs.

    The Driver’s Insurance

    The trucker needs commercial driver’s insurance, and it should have high policy limits to cover immense damages.

    The Trucking Company’s Insurance

    The trucking company should also have insurance.  As discussed below, we can potentially hold the trucking company responsible in place of their driver or for its own mistakes.  Their insurance should cover this.

    The Trucking Company

    The trucking company can also pay out of pocket if its insurance does not cover it all.

    To hold a trucking company responsible, you can sue them in place of their driver.  This is allowed when the driver caused the crash within the scope of their employment.

    You can also hold trucking companies directly liable for things like negligent hiring/retention of dangerous drivers or dangerous maintenance issues with the company’s trucks.

    Other Drivers

    Just because a truck was involved in the crash does not mean the trucker was at fault.  Other drivers could also be responsible, and they – through their insurance – can be made to pay for their damages.

    Unlike a trucking company, individual drivers do not often have the money to pay for damages out of pocket, so the money they can pay is typically capped at their policy limit.  This is why it is important to bring trucking companies into the case when you can: they can afford more damages.

    Your Insurance

    You may have supplemental policies on your own insurance that help cover things like vehicle damage through “collision coverage.”  If the other driver’s insurance is not enough, you may also have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage to help you out.

    FAQs for Truck Accident Cases in Bamberg

    How Long Do You Have to Sue?

    Under South Carolina’s statute of limitations, victims typically get 3 years to file their injury claims.

    Do You Need to Go to Court?

    Maybe.  If the insurance company contests your claim or refuses to pay the full amounts for your damages, we may need to file the case in court.  However, we do not need to take the case all the way to trial if we are able to settle sooner.

    Who Decides Trucking Injury Cases?

    The insurance company gets the first chance to decide the case in your favor and pay what their driver owes you.  If they refuse to do so, then we can take the case to court.

    In court, the judge decides legal issues, and the jury decides the facts, the degree of fault for each driver, and the damages owed.

    How Do Trucking Regulations Affect Your Case?

    Many trucking regulations govern trucking companies and drivers.  These requirements cover everything from equipment and inspection standards to driver health requirements to driving hour limits.  If a trucking company or truck driver violates these rules, it can help you prove that they were at fault for the crash.

    How Long Does a Truck Accident Claim Take?

    Claims can take a few weeks to process and a few months to investigate before you get paid.  However, difficult facts or confusing fault issues might take longer or lead the insurance company to drag out the claim and potentially refuse coverage.

    Taking a case all the way to trial can take over a year in many cases, but most cases settle before that.

    Call Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Bamberg, SC Today

    For a free case evaluation, call Burriss Ridgeway Injury Lawyers’ truck accident attorneys at (803) 451-4000.

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    $11 Million
    Confidential settlement regarding a father of three that was catastrophically injured at his workplace when he was the victim of negligent acts committed by a corporate defendant that placed him in danger.
    Confidential settlement regarding a father of three that was catastrophically injured at his workplace when he was the victim of negligent acts committed by a corporate defendant that placed him in danger.
    $8.5 Million
    Client’s husband was struck and killed by a speeding driver working for a South Carolina corporation who was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the crash. The decedent left behind a spouse and three children.
    Client’s husband was struck and killed by a speeding driver working for a South Carolina corporation who was in the course and scope of his employment at the time of the crash. The decedent left behind a spouse and three children.
    $6.2 Million
    Client was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle that was distracted at the time of the crash. The event occurred on a rural South Carolina roadway. Claims were brought against the driver as well as the corporation.
    Client was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle that was distracted at the time of the crash. The event occurred on a rural South Carolina roadway. Claims were brought against the driver as well as the corporation.
    $6 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a failing component of a commercial motor vehicle that fell from the vehicle into the roadway. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and operator of the tractor trailer as well as the manufacturer of the vehicle.
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a failing component of a commercial motor vehicle that fell from the vehicle into the roadway. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and operator of the tractor trailer as well as the manufacturer of the vehicle.
    $5 Million
    The client’s child was killed in a crash involving a trucking company. Claims were brought against both the trucking company and the owner of the faulty equipment that was unsafe for use on the roadway.
    The client’s child was killed in a crash involving a trucking company. Claims were brought against both the trucking company and the owner of the faulty equipment that was unsafe for use on the roadway.
    $4.1 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a refrigeration system that malfunctioned, spraying ammonia gas into the Plaintiff's face. As a result of this event, the Plaintiff sustained significant vision loss. The Plaintiff brought claims against his employer and the manufacturer of this system.
    The Plaintiff was injured as a result of a refrigeration system that malfunctioned, spraying ammonia gas into the Plaintiff's face. As a result of this event, the Plaintiff sustained significant vision loss. The Plaintiff brought claims against his employer and the manufacturer of this system.
    $2 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured while riding his motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle. This event occurred in the city of Columbia and the Plaintiff sustained significant bodily injury resulting in extensive medical expenses and permanent injury.
    The Plaintiff was injured while riding his motorcycle when he collided with another vehicle. This event occurred in the city of Columbia and the Plaintiff sustained significant bodily injury resulting in extensive medical expenses and permanent injury.
    $1.8 Million
    The Plaintiff was injured when he was rear-ended by a tractor trailer on Interstate 20. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and driver of the tractor trailer for his injuries relate to his lower back.
    The Plaintiff was injured when he was rear-ended by a tractor trailer on Interstate 20. The Plaintiff brought claims against the owner and driver of the tractor trailer for his injuries relate to his lower back.
    $1.5 Million
    The Plaintiff sustained significant injury when she was attacked by a dog while performing repairs on a rental property. The Plaintiff was at the rental property as part of her employment with a rental management agency. She was attacked by the animal and sustained permanent nerve damage in her legs.
    The Plaintiff sustained significant injury when she was attacked by a dog while performing repairs on a rental property. The Plaintiff was at the rental property as part of her employment with a rental management agency. She was attacked by the animal and sustained permanent nerve damage in her legs.
    $1.3 Million
    The Plaintiff was killed as a result of a collision with a logging truck that had been improperly loaded by a timber harvester. The proceeds of the settlement were funded by both the timber harvester and the owner of the logging truck.
    The Plaintiff was killed as a result of a collision with a logging truck that had been improperly loaded by a timber harvester. The proceeds of the settlement were funded by both the timber harvester and the owner of the logging truck.
    $1.5 Million
    The Plaintiff underwent surgery to her neck as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck on the head by a piece of loading equipment at her job. The Plaintiff was employed by a national retailer and was engaged in stocking shelves when the piece of equipment failed. After settling her workers' compensation claim, the Plaintiff brought a claim against the manufacturer of this equipment.
    The Plaintiff underwent surgery to her neck as a result of injuries sustained when she was struck on the head by a piece of loading equipment at her job. The Plaintiff was employed by a national retailer and was engaged in stocking shelves when the piece of equipment failed. After settling her workers' compensation claim, the Plaintiff brought a claim against the manufacturer of this equipment.
    $1.1 Million
    The Plaintiff brought a claim against a local medical facility for a false positive HIV reading. As a result of this false positive, the Plaintiff lived for 4½ years believing that she had the virus which leads to what she feared was an eventual AIDS diagnosis.
    The Plaintiff brought a claim against a local medical facility for a false positive HIV reading. As a result of this false positive, the Plaintiff lived for 4½ years believing that she had the virus which leads to what she feared was an eventual AIDS diagnosis.
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