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If you were hurt in a semi-truck accident in Mount Pleasant, S.C., you likely have medical bills, property damage, and other losses that could set you back. Unfortunately, these accidents happen so fast with life-changing results, so all you may be able to do now is focus on healing. You may not know who to sue for your injuries, but that’s where we can help.
Hammock Law Firm’s Mount Pleasant semi-truck accident lawyer will pursue compensation and hold the liable parties accountable. We will prove their negligence and take your case to trial if need be. We have won millions for our clients and we want to help you.
Our Semi-Truck Sccident Sttorney in Mount Pleasant will Work for You
We give our clients big-law firm experience with a personal small-firm feel as we fight for their financial recovery. We will meet with you during a free consultation to get to know you and understand how the accident has affected you and your family.
We know state and federal laws and what to look for when holding negligent parties accountable for their carelessness and reckless acts. Our law firm’s founder, Attorney Paul Hammack, spent many years working for an insurer who handled truck accident claims. He knows the tactics and approaches commonly used to keep injured victims from recovering the monetary awards they need to rebuild their lives.
No matter if the semi-truck accident happened on busy I-526 or in the heart of Mount Pleasant on Highway 41, attorney Hammack will use his knowledge and experience to help you. His team is not afraid to go head-to-head with an insurance carrier or trucking company.
We Offer Client-Focused Services for Your Truck Accident Legal Needs
When we work on your semi-truck accident case, we will:
- Identify all liable parties and handle all communications
- Investigate and collect evidence to prove liability and negligence
- Recover evidence the trucking company has (e.g., driver’s work and training history, maintenance records, dashcam footage)
- Negotiate with the liable party’s insurance
- Prepare your case for trial if settlement is unreachable
- Update you on all case developments
- Explain all local, state, and federal laws that apply
We will manage your entire case and take care of all legal matters. This will give you time to heal and spend time taking care of your family and other matters.
Recoverable Damages in Semi-Truck Accidents
One reason semi-truck accidents are different from other vehicle accidents is the nature of the victims’ injuries. As the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) explains, occupants in smaller passenger vehicles suffer more significant injuries and fatalities in large truck collisions. This is due to the truck’s weight, which is from 20 to 30 times heavier than cars.
Medical care and treatment are among the most significant expenses in these accidents. Therefore, we will review all damages before assigning a value to your case.
Economic Damages
These are losses that cost you financially, which we can prove with documentation, such as invoices, receipts, pay stubs, or other written records. Examples include:
- Emergency and ongoing medical care
- Immediate and future income loss and reduced earning ability
- Property damage
Non-Economic Damages
You will also have losses that do not have a monetary value. We can value these, too, as they show how the accident has affected your life in significant ways:
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Temporary or permanent disability
- Loss of life enjoyment
We will uncover all losses you are owed. You do not have to worry about valuing the losses that have no fixed dollar amount. We will evaluate each one and assign a dollar amount to it.
Pursuing a Wrongful Death Action After a Semi-Truck Accident
We realize some accident victims will not survive their injuries. Please accept our condolences if you have lost a loved one. We know this is a hard time, and we are here for you. If seeking a wrongful death action is suitable, we would be honored to help you seek compensation.
We know no amount of money could replace your loved one, but financial recovery can take care of some of the costs you have. Compensation recovered under a wrongful death lawsuit can help:
- Cover the expenses of laying your loved one to rest
- Replace household income they contributed
- Compensate you for the loss of their guidance and companionship
We will explain South Carolina’s wrongful death action laws and tell you which family members are eligible for compensation and who will need to file on your family’s behalf. You have three years from your loved one’s date of death to file a wrongful death lawsuit.
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Multiple Parties Can Be Held Liable in Your Accident Caused By a Semi-Truck
In truck accidents, more than one party can be liable, making the task of determining who is responsible challenging. The semi-truck driver may be liable, but others could include:
- The truck driver’s employer
- The truck owner
- The company that made the truck’s mechanical parts
- The crew or shop that performed truck repairs or maintenance
- The company hired to load the truck’s cargo
- The municipality responsible for maintaining the site of the accident
We will determine who’s responsible and take legal action against all of them.
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You Have Three Years to Recover Damages in South Carolina
We are fully prepared to take your case to trial if we cannot settle out of court. Under S.C. Ann. § 15-3-530, you have three years from the accident date to pursue legal action against the negligent parties. The three-year deadline also applies in wrongful death cases.
We Focus on Our Clients, and They Come First – Always.
We seek justice and financial recovery for South Carolina’s injured with respect and compassion. Our clients are like our friends and family, and we give each person we help the time, care, and attention they need. We believe in their right to legal care they can trust so much that we created a Bill of Rights just for them. We want them to feel confident about choosing us to work on their case. Many of our clients have shared their experiences of what it was like to work with us.
Call Us Today for Your Free Semi-Truck Accident Case Evaluation
Our Mount Pleasant semi-truck accident attorney is ready to start work on your case. For a free consultation where you can learn more about your legal options and how we can help, call (864) 326-3333(864) 326-3333. There is no cost and no obligation.
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