Truck Accidents
Rock Hill, South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyer
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) limits the number of consecutive hours that truck drivers can be on the road and dictates a multitude of other rules and regulations that truck drivers must follow. Similarly, trucking companies are required to maintain their vehicles, provide proper driver training, and comply with all applicable state and federal laws. When truck drivers and trucking companies fail to abide by these standards or are otherwise negligent, they are financially responsible for any accidents that occur.
At the Jordan Law Firm, we work with experienced truck accident investigators in analyzing the contents of a truck's black box, measuring skid marks, gathering GPS data, and reconstructing what led up to a truck accident. We can determine if excessive speeding or driver fatigue was involved, or if poorly maintained trucks caused the accidents.
If you have been seriously injured in a truck accident or have lost a family member in a semi crash, contact personal injury attorneys at the Jordan Law Firm today to schedule an appointment to discuss your case.
Causes of Truck Accidents - Holding Negligent Truck Drivers Accountable
Our firm represents clients injured in truck accidents caused by the following:
- Driver fatigue / falling asleep at the wheel
- Excessive speeding
- Absence of a Mansfield bar
- Lane drift
- Absence of proper reflective markings on truck
- Truck improperly pulled over onto road shoulder
- Wide angled turn
- Truck driver texting or using cell phone while trying to drive
Liability and Truck Accidents - Who is Financially Accountable?
In today's trucking environment, one company may own the truck, another may employ the driver, a third may maintain the vehicle, and a fourth may load it. As a result, there may be more than one party that can be held liable in a truck accident. For example, if a truck driver was speeding excessively but unable to brake in time due to poorly maintained brakes, his employer and the vendor responsible for the truck's maintenance may be both liable. Our office carefully examines a whole range of causes involved in an accident and demands compensation from all responsible parties.
Contact Truck Accident Lawyers at Jordan Law Today
If you've been injured in a truck accident, don't talk to representatives of the truck company, their lawyers, or their insurer. In most cases, they'll be looking for anything they can use against you if you decide to take legal action against them or their driver. To protect your rights and begin the process of investigating the causes of your accident, contact dedicated truck accident attorneys at the Jordan Law Firm today.
