Trucking Accidents

Charleston 18 Wheeler Accident Attorney

An 18 wheeler accident can involve several parties including trucker, trucking company and a third party such as the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT). When you or someone you care about has been injured in an 18 wheeler accident, you can take immediate steps to protect your rights by choosing a lawyer who will address the accident claim on multiple levels. At the law office of Shelly Leeke, LLC, Attorneys at Law, we provide the legal assistance help seriously injured people need.

Did you or someone you know sustain a serious injury in a tractor trailer accident? We encourage you to call our 24 hour toll free phone line at 877-216-6723 as soon as possible after the accident. It is important to seek legal help before speaking with any insurance companies. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you promptly.

Noncompliance trucking regulations can result in serious injury

Truckers and trucking companies are required to comply with federal and state trucking regulations. When truckers or trucking companies overlook safety precautions, serious injury and wrongful death can occur. Causes of 18 wheeler accidents are often found to be related to issues of noncompliance such as the following:

• Driver fatigue or driving over regulated hours of service
• Excessive speed
• Overloaded or improperly loaded truck
• Overweight truck
• Failure to properly maintain truck
• Other noncompliance with federal and state trucking regulations

18 wheeler accidents and third party claims

Some accidents may have been caused, or have been contributed to, by negligent third parties. Our firm is skilled at determining when this has occurred and we will work to hold all responsible parties accountable for their negligent actions. Third party claims can arise out of road construction defects, improper maintenance of roads and other situations.

Our firm provides a complete line of legal help to ensure our injured clients receive maximum compensation for their injuries. Contact us today to learn how we can help you.