Practice Areas

• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Accidents Involving Children & Minors
• Wrongful Death
• Workers' Compensation
• Mesothelioma & Asbestos Exposure
• Social Security Disability
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Accidents
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Dog Bites
• Nursing Home Abuse

Blog

News

Library

Common Types of Fatal Truck Accidents in South Carolina (Part B)

Another common type of fatal truck accident is a head-on collision. When a vehicle and a tractor trailer hit each other directly head-on, the results are often deadly. The force and impact of a large truck hitting a vehicle increases the likelihood of severe or fatal injuries.

When a truck jackknifes, that can also lead to devastating consequences.

This occurs when the truck or the trailer that is attached "folds." When a truck has to quickly stop or skids, the trailer could come from behind and spin around until it is facing backward. In many cases, a truck that jackknifes often turns into a rollover crash.

A rollover is yet another common type of fatal truck accident in South Carolina. While a rollover can happen after a truck jackknifes, it is more commonly the result of speeding or taking a sharp turn too quickly. If a truck rolls over and hits a vehicle or crushes it, the results are likely to be fatal.

Spilled contents from a truck can also prove to be devastating. Sometimes trucks are carrying dangerous or flammable contents, which can lead to an explosion. Other types of spilled contents can lead to burn injuries. Chemical and gas spills from a truck are the most dangerous.

After a Serious or Fatal Truck Accident in South Carolina

A Charleston injury lawyer knows that if your loved one has been severely injured or has died as a result of a fatal truck accident in South Carolina, you have enough on your mind to deal with. The thought of pursuing a South Carolina injury claim or wrongful death case might sound overwhelming.

However, a Charleston injury lawyer can ease the burden by taking care of the paperwork, including the filing of your claim and dealing with the insurance companies. They will work with you to make the process as stress-free as possible, allowing you the opportunity to take care of the arrangements for your loved one.

Contact a Charleston Injury Lawyer

South Carolina residents can take comfort knowing that the Charleston injury lawyer team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help them settle their personal injury claims and wrongful death suits. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a copy of our free consumer guide, The South Carolina Accident Book for Personal Injury Victims. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Charleston personal injury attorney for a free information packet and consultation, 1-888-690-0211.

Free Consultation

Shelly M. Leeke

visit superlawyers.com

THE Guidebook For South Carolina Accident Victims

The South Carolina Accident Book on Audio CD

Roadmap For A Personal Injury Case

Guide to Settling Your South Carolina Property Damage Claim

Buying Car Insurance In South Carolina

Contact Info

Video Library

FAQs

AVVO FAQs