Sep 18, 2012 | Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
One person was injured Monday morning when a logging truck overturned in the front yard of a Lancaster SC home.
The accident occured on E. Doc Garris Road, just southeast of the Kirk Air Base. The truck, blocking part of a driveway, rolled over in the front yard of a home.
According to local officials, only one person was injured and was transported to a nearby hospital.
Lancaster Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys
In 2010, accidents in the United States involving large trucks killed 3,675 people and injured 80,000. An alarming 276,000 large trucks were involved in traffic crashes. Truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials across the country and beyond. The disturbing reality is that every day drivers share the road with these mammoth vehicles. Although truck drivers are required to have certain skills beyond that of the normal driver, risks associated with large trucks remain ever present and the threat of serious accidents are with us all. Always give these trucks plenty of room on the road and plan for the unexpected. Be Safe. Get Home.
The Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken, and Hightower understand that even the best trained truck drivers on the road take unnecessary chances and push themselves too hard, potentially causing serious injury or death. When you or someone you love has been involved in a serious accident involving a large truck or tractor trailer, our seasoned litigators will be there to help you and your family get through. We will investigate all aspects of your accident and hold all legally responsible parties accountable for your loss. Call us today to speak directly with one of our lawyers at 704-499-9000 or 877-374-5999 toll-free. Hire the best accident attorneys in whom you and your loved ones have the most confidence. We are here for you.
Aug 16, 2012 | Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
Truckers in Hazardous Weather Required to Stop and Use “Extreme Caution”
When weather conditions affecting visibility or traction turn dangerous, truckers are supposed to stop their rig until the weather clears. There is a federal law standard of “extreme caution” versus a state standard of “ordinary care” required of interstate commercial truckers. If truckers do not follow this federal standard, then they and the companies who hire them should be held responsible for any serious injury or wrongful death they cause.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, 49 C.F.R. § 392.14 mandates:
Extreme caution in the operation of a commercial motor vehicle shall be exercised when hazardous conditions, such as those caused by snow, ice, sleet, fog, mist, rain, dust, or smoke, adversely affect visibility or traction. Speed shall be reduced when such conditions exist. If conditions become sufficiently dangerous, the operation of the commercial motor vehicle shall be discontinued and shall not be resumed until the commercial motor vehicle can be safely operated. Whenever compliance with the foregoing provisions of this rule increases hazard to passengers, the commercial motor vehicle may be operated to the nearest point at which the safety of passengers is assured.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a tractor trailer accident during bad weather or road conditions, contact the experienced commercial truck accident attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower LLP. Our seasoned trial lawyers are able to help those individual injured in South Carolina and North Carolina. With over 75 years combined legal experience, former insurance defense backgrounds, and a former Registered Nurse (RN), our team is standing by to help get you and your family through this difficult time. For more information, please visit our website at www.rjrlaw.com. Compare our attorneys’ credentials. Then, call us for a private consultation about your particular situation.
Jul 25, 2012 | Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
A tractor trailer truck carrying produce Monday rolled over in an accident. The driver was injured in the crash. The tractor trailer truck swerved to avoid an existing collision. The driver’s injuries required hospital medical attention.No charges were filed. The tractor trailer truck accident remains under investigation.
The Tractor Trailer Accident Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a tractor trailer accident or other car accident, you need the help of a serious accident attorney like those at Reeves, Aiken & Hightower. Call us at 877-374-5999, or contact us at this link, to schedule a free, private consultation. We can help you evaluate your claim and get you the recovery you deserve.
Jul 20, 2012 | Trucking/Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Uncategorized
The most common type of tractor trailer accident is when the tractor trailer fails to stop and the tractor trailer rear ends another vehicle that may have slowed or stopped. These accidents have a number of causes including:
- The tractor trailer truck driver may have fallen asleep or have been drowsy, in which case the tractor trailer carrier may be liable if they did not follow regulations involving sleep
- The tractor trailer may have been overweight, in which case the tractor trailer carrier or whatever loader may be liable
- The tractor trailer’s brakes may have been negligently maintained
- The tractor trailer may have been speeding
The Trucking Attorneys of Reeves, Aiken & Hightower
If you or someone you know has been injured or killed in a trucking accident, you need the help of a serious trucking attorney like those at Reeves, Aiken & Hightower. Review our credentials, make sure we are right for you, and then call us at 877-374-5999, or contact us at this link, to schedule a free, private consultation. We can help you evaluate your claim and get you the recovery you deserve.
