🚛 TRUCK ACCIDENT? 80,000 LBS vs You - Catastrophic Injuries Demand Maximum Compensation: 888-499-5738

South Carolina Truck Accident Attorney

TRUCK CRASHES DESTROY LIVES INSTANTLY. 80,000-pound vehicles traveling at highway speeds create catastrophic damage. When truck drivers and companies cut corners on safety, innocent families pay the price. Attorney Matthew M. McGuire has been fighting for truck accident victims since 1989.

NO FEE UNLESS WE WIN - GUARANTEED

Truck accident cases are complex and expensive, requiring accident reconstruction experts, trucking regulation specialists, and medical experts. We advance ALL costs and only get paid when you do.

DAVID VS GOLIATH - BUT WE FIGHT TO WIN

Trucking companies have teams of investigators at crash scenes within hours, gathering evidence to protect themselves. They have unlimited resources, experienced lawyers, and one goal: pay you as little as possible.

Level the playing field. You need an attorney with 30+ Years Since 1993 of experience taking on trucking giants - and winning.

Types of Truck Accidents We Handle

🚛 18-Wheeler Crashes

Common Causes: Driver fatigue, improper loading, brake failures

Typical Injuries: Catastrophic injuries, spinal cord damage, brain trauma

Investigation Focus: Driver logs, maintenance records, company safety ratings

🚚 Delivery Truck Accidents

Common Causes: Rushed schedules, inadequate training, vehicle defects

Companies: UPS, FedEx, Amazon, DHL, USPS contractors

Legal Issues: Independent contractor vs employee liability disputes

🚛 Tractor-Trailer Crashes

Common Causes: Jackknifing, underride accidents, rollover crashes

Regulations: Hours of service violations, overweight loads

Multiple Defendants: Driver, trucking company, maintenance company, shipper

🏗️ Construction Vehicle Crashes

Common Causes: Work zone accidents, equipment failures, visibility issues

Typical Scenarios: Dump trucks, cement mixers, crane trucks

Safety Violations: OSHA violations, inadequate flagging, poor signage

⛽ Hazmat Truck Accidents

Special Dangers: Chemical spills, explosions, toxic exposure

Regulations: Special licensing, route restrictions, emergency response

Environmental Impact: Cleanup costs, evacuation expenses, health monitoring

🚚 Local Delivery Crashes

Common Issues: Backing accidents, blind spot crashes, door zone accidents

Urban Hazards: Pedestrian accidents, bicycle crashes, parking violations

Company Liability: Inadequate mirrors, poor maintenance, rushed delivery schedules

📋 FEDERAL TRUCKING REGULATIONS EXIST FOR A REASON

Hours of Service

11-hour driving limit, 14-hour on-duty limit, mandatory rest breaks

Vehicle Maintenance

Regular inspections, brake testing, tire condition requirements

Driver Qualifications

CDL requirements, medical certifications, background checks

Weight Limits

80,000 pound maximum, axle weight distribution, oversize permits

When trucking companies violate these safety regulations, people die. We use these violations to prove negligence and maximize compensation.

What's Included in Truck Accident Representation

Immediate Investigation

  • Accident scene preservation
  • Truck driver interview
  • Electronic data recovery (black box)
  • Witness statement collection
  • Photography and measurements

📋 Federal Records Analysis

  • Driver qualification files
  • Hours of service logs
  • Vehicle inspection records
  • Company safety ratings
  • Previous accident history

👥 Expert Witness Team

  • Accident reconstruction specialists
  • Trucking regulation experts
  • Mechanical engineers
  • Medical specialists for catastrophic injuries
  • Economic loss calculators

Multi-Defendant Litigation

  • Trucking company liability
  • Driver personal liability
  • Maintenance company negligence
  • Cargo loading company responsibility
  • Vehicle manufacturer defects

Common Truck Accident Problems We Solve

🚛 Trucking Company Tactics

Complex Liability Issues

🏥 Catastrophic Injury Challenges

Our Truck Accident Process

Emergency Response

Available 24/7 for serious truck crashes. We immediately dispatch investigators to preserve evidence before trucking companies can destroy or hide it.

Comprehensive Investigation

Our 35 years of experience with truck accidents means we know what evidence to look for and where to find it. We investigate the truck, driver, and company thoroughly.

📋 Federal Regulation Analysis

We analyze all federal trucking regulations to identify violations that caused or contributed to your accident. Regulatory violations are powerful evidence of negligence.

👥 Expert Witness Coordination

Truck accident cases require specialized experts: accident reconstruction, trucking regulations, mechanical engineering, and catastrophic injury assessment.

⚔️ Multi-Front Legal Battle

We simultaneously pursue all responsible parties: trucking companies, drivers, maintenance companies, manufacturers. Maximum recovery requires identifying all liable parties.

Maximum Compensation

Truck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries requiring lifetime care. We fight for every dollar needed to secure your future and your family's financial security.

Truck Accident FAQs

What makes truck accidents different from car accidents? +
Truck accidents involve federal regulations, commercial insurance policies, multiple liable parties, and typically catastrophic injuries. The physics of 80,000-pound vehicles create devastating damage. Trucking companies have rapid response teams and experienced lawyers. You need an attorney who understands the complex trucking industry.
How much compensation can I expect from a truck accident? +
Truck accident settlements are typically much higher than car accidents due to catastrophic injuries and higher insurance coverage. Factors include injury severity, lost earning capacity, pain and suffering, and number of liable parties. Commercial truck policies often have $1 million+ coverage, but every case is unique.
What evidence is important in truck accident cases? +
Critical evidence includes: electronic control module (black box) data, driver logs, maintenance records, company safety files, federal inspection reports, and witness statements. This evidence disappears quickly - trucking companies are required to preserve it, but violations occur. Call immediately to protect evidence.
Can I afford to fight a major trucking company? +
Yes - we work on contingency and advance all case costs. Truck accident cases are expensive requiring multiple experts, but we invest in your case. Major trucking companies have teams of lawyers because they know these cases can result in significant recoveries. We level the playing field.

⏰ TRUCKING COMPANIES ACT IMMEDIATELY - SO MUST YOU

Trucking companies have investigators at crash scenes within hours. Evidence is disappearing while you're in the hospital. Electronic data can be erased, drivers can disappear, witnesses forget.

Don't let trucking giants escape responsibility. Call McGuire Law immediately - 30+ Years Since 1993 taking on trucking companies and winning.

Fight Trucking Giants: 888-499-5738

What Our Clients Say

"Mr. McGuire and his team got me out of jail, period."

-Becky M., Columbia, SC

"McGuire Law is not like the law firms advertising on TV that run an assembly line. They are available all day, every day, home or office."

-Darrell M., Orangeburg, SC

"Responded not only the same day, but within the hour on a Sunday. Amazing, five stars."

-Jordan D., Spartanburg, SC

"If you need the best personal injury attorney in South Carolina, you call McGuire Law right now. I talked to an attorney with one call."

-Hilary A., Columbia, South Carolina

"I got a DUI in college and Mr. McGuire fixed it. One thousand stars!"

-Logan R., Lexington, South Carolina

"I have sent Matt more referrals than I can count at this point. Everyone is always astonished at the effort Matt and McGuire Law put into every case."

-Dan V., Sumter, South Carolina

"McGuire law does not play around. Don't think you can handle something like court yourself. You can't, so hire Mr. McGuire."

-Xander H., Spartanburg, S.C.