Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Supreme Court Decision Increases Potential Liability of Freight Brokers in Trucking Accidents
In a landmark 9-0 decision delivered on May 14, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC that the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (FAAAA) does not preempt state-law negligent-hiring claims against freight transportation brokers. This case is a major decision for the trucking and logistics industry because it increases… Read More »
Sheriff’s Deputy Killed in Truck Accident
Law enforcement officials face a lot of dangers whether they are on or off duty. They can be shot at and stabbed. They can be assaulted. Like anyone else, they can also be victims of car accidents. They can be killed in these crashes. Sadly, this was recently the case in South Carolina. A… Read More »
Truck Driver Killed in Crash With Tow Truck
When you think of a truck accident, you don’t usually think of the truck driver getting killed. Typically, it is a motorcycle rider, pedestrian, or driver of a passenger vehicle that is the victim. In a recent crash in South Carolina, the truck driver was killed. The fatal accident occurred on the afternoon of… Read More »
Causes Of Semi Truck Crashes
Semi trucks are common sights on South Carolina freeways. These large vehicles haul consumer goods from place to place, so they play an important role in the economy. But they can also be dangerous. Unfortunately, tractor trailers and other large trucks are involved in half a million accidents every year. As these vehicles can… Read More »
Laws Regulating The Trucking Industry In South Carolina
Semi trucks are large vehicles often found on South Carolina highways and rural roads. While these trucks are essential for our state’s economy because they deliver needed goods and materials to cites and towns both large and small, these vehicles are also large and dangerous. Fortunately, these vehicles are governed by a multitude of… Read More »
Delivery Truck Accidents
As consumers, we rely on UPS, FedEx, Amazon, and other delivery services to deliver our online orders. However, just like any other vehicle, accidents can happen. Even though these trucks are not as big as semi trucks or 18-wheelers, they can still cause a significant amount of damage in a crash. Delivery truck drivers… Read More »