Trucking Accidents

Jackknifed rig on its side on a highway

The Effect of Defective Truck Parts on Truck Accidents

Though most crashes involving large trucks are caused by operator errors, sometimes the accident investigations reveal defective parts contributed. The freight company might use this information to try to escape liability or explain the crash as an unusual, unavoidable failure.…

Semi Truck Highway Accident Cleanup

The Challenges of Handling a Truck Accident Case Alone

Truck accidents can dramatically impact your life and they’re difficult to take on alone! If you’ve filed a car crash claim, you may think you understand the process and can manage a truck accident claim without legal help, but attempting…

Interstate collision between a sedan and a semi

Types of Truck Accidents in South Carolina

South Carolina’s scenic highways make road trips enjoyable, but the prevalence of semis and other trucks also makes travel in this region hazardous. Any type of trucking accident can occur on South Carolina roadways, from a rollover to an underride…

A semi truck collision with a passenger automobile

Steps To Take After a Trucking Accident

You might exacerbate an already precarious situation if you don’t take the necessary steps to protect yourself and your best interests after a trucking accident. Below are some suggestions on what to do after an accident with a commercial vehicle.…

Semi collides with car in an urban setting

Liability for Truck Accident Lawsuits

When you’re harmed in a truck accident in South Carolina and an insurer denies or undervalues your claim, it may be time to consider filing a lawsuit. Being hit by a semi or rear-ended by a commercial vehicle can cause…

Imminent head-on collision between a semi and a car

The Role of Evidence in South Carolina Truck Accident Cases

The South Carolina attorney you choose for a truck accident will stress the importance of evidence collection and preservation, for good reason. Freight companies face steep financial and reputational consequences if the business or one of its employees is liable…

Semi truck traveling down a highway

The Role of South Carolina Law Firms in Handling Truck Accidents

Truck accidents in South Carolina happen often enough that local law firm Bell Legal Group has a practice area dedicated to helping people injured by semis. Those involved in collisions with 18-wheelers rarely escape unscathed, and when these accidents are…

Jackknifed rig on its side on a highway

Common Causes of South Carolina Truck Accidents

Since more than 20,000 trucking companies call South Carolina home, all drivers are at risk of being in an accident or collision with a semi. The weight and size of 18-wheelers, their high travel speeds on interstates, and their hazardous…

Semi-truck going at full speed down a highway

How Trucking Law Violations Impact South Carolina Highway Safety

South Carolina trucking laws and federal regulations enforce rules to maintain safe roadways, but truckers often ignore these and put the public at risk. Despite penalties and accidents, freight companies frequently skirt the laws to complete more routes in less…