South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyer

Large truck crashes claimed 4,119 lives in 2019. Of those, roughly 67% of the victims were occupants of passenger vehicles. When it comes to accidents with semi-tucks, big rigs and commercial trucks, the truck driver will almost always come out unscathed. This is why they need to exercise a high duty of care on the road.

If you were injured in a wreck involving a commercial truck, our South Carolina personal injury lawyers are here to help. You don’t have to fight against the trucking company or their insurance adjusters alone. Allow The Thumbs Up Guys at Miller Dawson Sigal & Ward help you with a free consultation today.

Experienced Injury Attorneys Serving South Carolina

Founded with family and community in mind, we take pride in representing our South Carolinian neighbors.

Our legal team’s founders are all South Carolina law school graduates, and throughout our careers, we have assisted our clients in securing millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts.

Before founding our law firm, we each spent years fighting insurance companies on behalf of injured individuals in South Carolina. Based on our combined experience and passion for helping people, we decided to join forces. Our shared goal is to ensure people are not taken advantage of by big insurance companies.

Why Is It Important to Retain a Truck Accident Lawyer?

If you attempt to secure compensation for your injuries alone, your struggle could be worse down the line. It’s important to retain legal counsel. Our South Carolina truck accident lawyers can do a lot to help you win your claim and receive a fair settlement.

Gathering Evidence

One of the biggest mistakes truck accident victims often make is not gathering their evidence fast. Trucking companies tend to repair truck damages after an accident and delete data on the truck recorder as soon as they can in an effort to hinder your pursuit of compensation.

The faster you get evidence such as police reports, witness testimonies, and event recorder data, the better. Evidence doesn’t last forever and can get lost, forgotten, or cleaned up. We can help you get all the evidence you need fast since time is against you.

Representing Your Best Interests

Insurance companies are notorious for lowballing damages. Their main goal isn’t to help truck accident victims. It’s to protect themselves. You shouldn’t expect them to be fair or help you get the settlement you rightfully deserve. Don’t talk to any insurance adjuster and never accept the first settlement offer they provide you.

When insurance companies become difficult to deal with, our truck accident lawyers will ensure that the negotiation process goes as smoothly as possible. We will represent your best interests strongly and always uphold them. If necessary, we can take your claim to court.

Calculating Damages

You don’t want to settle your claim and end up forgetting some of the damages you sustained. A lawyer will help you understand all the aspects of your case and how extensive your damages are. From there, they will use various formulas and other calculating methods to derive the amount your settlement should be worth.

How Much Will My Settlement Be Worth?

On average, truck accident settlements can range from several thousands of dollars to millions. It will depend on how severe your damages are, how much the truck driver was at fault, and what kinds of injuries you sustained.

For example, a broken bone can recover a small to medium-sized settlement, but paralysis or the loss of a limb will allow you to receive much more in compensation.

What Kinds of Damages Can I Collect After a Truck Accident?

Truck accidents can cause severe physical, emotional, and psychological damage. You can get compensated for various damages, including:

• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish
• Loss of consortium
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death
• Lost wages or reduced earning capability
• Vehicle repairs or replacement
• Various property damages
• Medical expenses
• Substitute services
• Disability or disfigurement

As long as we can prove that your damages resulted from your truck accident, you can rest assured that our truck accident attorneys in South Carolina will factor in all of them.

What Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Truck Accident Claim?

The Official Code of South Carolina Annotated (OCSCA) § 15-3-530 gives truck accident victims three years to file a claim from the date of their accident. While rushing into filing your claim isn’t a good idea, you should get medical treatment quickly and consult with a lawyer right after. Don’t stall on building a strong case for your claim.

How Much Will Retaining a Truck Accident Lawyer Cost Me?

Our South Carolina truck accident attorneys don’t charge anything upfront. Additionally, you only have to pay us if we win compensation. If we don’t win anything, you pay us nothing. All our initial consultations and case reviews are free of charge, with no risk or obligation attached.

It’s your right to file your claim and negotiate for a settlement on your own. However, we urge you not to do this and reconsider talking with one of our lawyers. The costs of retaining a lawyer aren’t really costs when you could lose so much more in your settlement without solid legal representation by your side.

Talk to Our South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyers Today

With years of experience and millions of dollars recovered for our clients, you can trust Miller, Dawson, Sigal, & Ward to help you get the appropriate results. Allow us to assist you in bringing justice and a settlement for your damages.

Don’t pay for any of the damages related to your truck accident. Our truck accident lawyers in South Carolina have you covered. You can contact us online or over the phone.