Truck accidents are different. The injuries are more severe. The insurance policies are bigger. And the companies behind the wheel often fight harder to protect themselves.
If you were seriously injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler or commercial truck in Columbia, Lexington, or anywhere in Richland County, you don’t have to face the insurance company alone. At Ted Law Firm, we handle truck accident claims from start to finish—so you can focus on healing.
Common Causes of Truck Crashes
Most truck accidents are caused by avoidable negligence either by the driver or the company that put them on the road.
We handle cases involving:
- Driver fatigue or hours-of-service violations
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Distracted or impaired truck drivers
- Overloaded or poorly secured cargo
- Brake failure or mechanical issues
- Inadequate driver training or supervision
- Dangerous turns or blind spot collisions
Whether your crash happened on I-20, I-26, US-1, or downtown streets, we’ll investigate and find out what went wrong—and who’s responsible.
Who’s Liable in a Truck Accident?
Unlike a regular car crash, a truck accident may involve multiple liable parties:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company or carrier
- The company that loaded the cargo
- A repair or maintenance contractor
- The manufacturer of a defective truck part
- Other vehicles involved in a chain-reaction crash
We dig into the records driver logs, maintenance schedules, black box data to uncover what the trucking company won’t tell you.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Truck accident victims often face long recoveries and permanent injuries. You may be eligible to recover:
- Emergency room and hospital care
- Ongoing treatment, surgeries, or rehab
- Lost wages and future earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or trauma
- Permanent disabilities or scarring
- Vehicle damage
- Funeral and burial costs (in wrongful death cases)
At Ted Law Firm, we calculate the full impact of your injury, not just what the insurance adjuster says it’s worth.
What Makes Truck Accident Cases More Complex?
These aren’t just big vehicles, they’re backed by corporate insurers, fleet managers, and defense lawyers. Trucking companies act fast after a crash. They may send investigators to the scene within hours. That’s why you need your own team just as quickly. We gather the evidence, protect your rights, and fight back when the trucking company tries to avoid responsibility.
Talk to a Columbia Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you’ve been hurt in a crash with a commercial truck or 18-wheeler, don’t wait. The trucking company already has lawyers on their side. Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and fight for every dollar you deserve.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or stop by one of our conveniently located South Carolina offices in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken, or Mrtyle Beach so we can discuss your case face-to-face. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there is no harm in scheduling a free consultation. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
