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Columbia, SC Truck Accident Lawyer
Deadly truck accidents are on the rise in South Carolina at an alarming right. Malfunction junction here in the midlands is a leading cause. Far too often you see aggressive truck drivers in the Midlands and throughout Columbia on I-20, I-26, and I-77.
If you or a loved one were involved in an accident with a tractor trailer or 18-wheeler in Columbia, SC, do not take the insurance companies initial lowball offer. Contact a Columbia truck accident attorney today to receive a cost free and risk free case evaluation. We’re here to help.

Columbia, SC Tractor Trailer Accidents
Tractor trailers weigh around 80,000 pounds when they are fully loaded. It is difficult to comprehend that amount of weight.
When an 18-wheeler or tractor trailer collided with a passenger vehicle – whether a sedan, pick up truck, motorcycle, or bus – there is a great potential for significant damage because of the immense force.
If you were involved in an accident with a tractor trailer or large truck, contact us immediately and we can help get you the medical treatment you deserve and the most compensation for your claim. Even if you are considered “at fault” on a police report, it is still important to have an experienced attorney evaluate your claim to determine liability.
- Amputations
- Asbestos exposure
- Back injuries
- Birth injuries
- Brain injuries/TBI
- Broken bones
- Burn injuries
- Bus accidents
- Car accidents
- Dog bites
- Drug injuries
- Hip & groin injuries
- Medical device injuries
- Medical malpractice
- Mesothelioma
- Motorcycle accidents
- Nursing home abuse / negligence
- Pedestrian accidents
- Premises liability
- Product liability
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Truck accidents
- Workerplace injuries
- Wrongful death
Truck Accident Settlements in Columbia, SC
Many truck accident cases are settled for several reasons. First, insurance companies (or self-insured truck companies) have mandatory insurance policies that can often cover significant amount of damages. Second, because of the weight and size of tractor trailers, accidents typical result in significant and serious injury. Juries do not like negligent truck companies and therefore the insurance company will present a reasonable and acceptable settlement.
However, in the event an insurance company or trucking company is not reasonable and refuses to settle for an appropriate amount to cover your damages then we are fully prepared to take your case to trial. You will learn we work as a team – the value of the case is important to both of us and we work together to either commit to an ideal settlement figure or continue on to trial.
These damages include damages for medical bills, future medical bills, and pain and suffering, lost past and future wages, and other damages available under South Carolina law. Contact an experienced Columbia truck accident attorney to learn discuss your claim.

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