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Myrtle Beach Truck Accident Attorneys

At Kinon Law Firm, we focus exclusively on helping injury victims. We’re here to fight for individuals and families who’ve had their lives disrupted by accidents, negligence, or tragedy.

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Freight transportation using large trucks accounts for nearly 60% of all commercial goods transportation in the United States. Though necessary to sustain populous cities such as Myrtle Beach, trucking comes with significant risks to the lives and safety of truckers, pedestrians, and other drivers in Horry County.

If you were injured in a tractor-trailer crash, do not accept lowball commercial insurance offers. Immediately contact the experienced Myrtle Beach semi-truck accident lawyers at Kinon Law Firm to discuss your options for recovering significant compensation by calling (843) 896-2277 or scheduling your free case consultation online.

Dangers and Injuries Associated with Horry County Commercial Truck Accidents

Standard passenger vehicles weigh approximately 3,000 pounds, while fully loaded tractor-trailers weigh 10 times this amount. The weight differential between passenger vehicles and large trucks creates an unequal distribution of crash force, often more significantly impacting innocent drivers. This crash force, which increases with speed, often results in the following catastrophic injuries on Myrtle Beach highways such as Routes 17 and 501:

  • Diffuse Axonal Injuries
  • Concussions
  • Brain bleeding and trauma 
  • Paralysis
  • Amputations
  • Third-degree burns
  • Multiple disc herniations

The serious nature of most truck accidents – including the increased risk of chain-reaction crashes after 18-wheeler rollovers, jackknifing, and tire blowouts – led the federal government to impose high insurance minimums on commercial truck owners. Our attorneys might help victims of catastrophic truck accidents in Myrtle Beach maximize these often multi-million-dollar policies.

Investigating Large Truck Crashes in Myrtle Beach

Unlike traditional drivers, truck drivers must carry commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and adhere to specific federal safety regulations. These laws, enforced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), are designed to limit the most common errors resulting in serious tractor-trailer accidents. Our experienced Horry County truck accident lawyers often work with dedicated commercial accident investigators to pinpoint the cause of the crash and accelerate your settlement offer.

Reviewing Hours of Service and Maintenance Logs

FMCSA regulations include specific driving windows – such as the 11-hour driving limit – and require truckers to take extensive off-duty time and breaks to prevent long-haul driver fatigue. Safety regulations also require mandatory tire checks and tractor-trailer maintenance. Additionally, truckers must record their service hours, breaks, and maintenance checks in written logs. Dedicated semi-truck accident attorneys will request a copy of these records to ensure compliance or uncover violations.

Obtaining Police Reports and Crash Data

Major truck crashes often shut down Myrtle Beach roadways and result in mass casualty events. Our legal professionals work to quickly obtain the initial police report, video footage, witness information, and emergency medical records to ensure we preserve your claim to insurance compensation.

Case Results for Tractor-Trailer Accident Victims in South Carolina

Most valid truck accident claims settle with high-value commercial insurers, but this compensation has event limitations. The sooner you contact our experienced Myrtle Beach truck crash injury lawyers, the better your chances of recovering significant compensation for your medical expenses, lost income, and pain and suffering. We recently recovered $985,000 for our client after a large truck crash in South Carolina and will fight to ensure your voice is also heard in court.

Learn More From Our Commercial Truck Crash Attorneys in Myrtle Beach

If you were involved in a Horry County tractor-trailer collision, contact the Myrtle Beach personal injury law firm with proven results for truck accident victims by calling (843) 896-2277 or connecting with us online for free.

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