When a large truck collides with a passenger vehicle, the results are often catastrophic. Along William Hilton Parkway (US-278), Fording Island Road, and other busy roads in Hilton Head and Bluffton, truck accidents involving 18-wheelers, dump trucks, and commercial delivery vehicles happen more often than people realize. These minor fender-benders victims are often left with life-changing injuries and enormous medical expenses.
At Ted Law Firm, we help truck crash victims and their families pursue justice and full financial recovery. We understand how complex truck accident claims can be, and we know how to stand up to trucking companies and their insurers.
Why Truck Accident Cases Are Different
Truck accidents are more than just traffic collisions; they involve federal safety rules, corporate policies, and powerful insurance companies that are ready to protect their bottom line. Most commercial trucks are backed by major carriers with teams of attorneys who begin building a defense within hours of a crash.
We begin just as quickly investigating, preserving evidence, and preparing your case for litigation if necessary.
Truck accident claims may involve:
- The driver
- The trucking company (carrier)
- A third-party logistics provider or shipper
- A maintenance contractor
- A manufacturer of faulty parts
- Another negligent driver
Identifying all responsible parties is essential to pursuing the maximum compensation.
Common Causes of Truck Accidents in Hilton Head
Many truck accidents could be prevented if companies prioritized safety and drivers followed the rules of the road.
Some of the most common causes include:
- Fatigue from exceeding hours-of-service limits
- Distracted or impaired driving
- Speeding or aggressive lane changes
- Improperly loaded or overweight cargo
- Brake failure or poor vehicle maintenance
- Inexperienced or poorly trained drivers
- Failure to yield in intersections or during turns
We collect black box data, logbooks, maintenance records, and camera footage to prove exactly how the crash occurred and who is at fault.
Serious Injuries from Truck Collisions
Due to the size and weight difference between a commercial truck and a passenger vehicle, injuries in truck crashes are often severe or fatal. Survivors may require years of medical care, rehabilitation, and financial support.
We represent clients suffering from:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Broken bones and orthopedic trauma
- Internal bleeding and organ failure
- Burns, crush injuries, and amputations
- Fatal injuries leading to wrongful death
We work with medical experts and long-term care planners to understand your needs now, and in the future.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
South Carolina law allows injured victims to pursue both economic and non-economic damages after a truck accident. Depending on your case, you may be eligible to recover:
- Hospital bills, surgeries, and rehab
- Future medical expenses and home care
- Lost wages and reduced earning ability
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or PTSD
- Property damage or vehicle replacement
- Funeral costs (for wrongful death cases)
If the trucking company’s actions were especially reckless, punitive damages may also be available to punish and deter their misconduct.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we understand the complexity and urgency of truck accident cases. While you focus on recovery, we move fast to secure evidence and build a strong legal case on your behalf.
Here’s how we help:
- Conduct an in-depth investigation of the crash
- Preserve critical evidence like black box data and driver logs
- Identify all at-fault parties and available insurance policies
- Handle all communication with insurers and defense attorneys
- Calculate your full damages with financial and medical experts
- Negotiate for a fair settlement, or take your case to trial
You get experienced legal support without the stress.
How Long Do You Have to File?
In South Carolina, you generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, the longer you wait, the harder it can be to preserve evidence. Trucking companies are known to “lose” or destroy valuable data and don’t give them that opportunity.
Talk to a Hilton Head Truck Accident Lawyer Today
You don’t have to take on a trucking company alone. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a commercial vehicle crash, let us fight for the financial compensation you deserve. Call Ted Law Firm today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta, and beyond, we offer trusted, compassionate representation with no fees unless we win your case.
You’re in caring, capable hands with Ted Law Firm.
