Holding Trucking Companies Accountable
Most truck accidents result in severe or permanent injuries, if not death. The ongoing medical care and lost earnings create a great financial need for victims and their families. Additionally, commercial insurance coverage usually means coverage of at least $750,000. With so much at stake, you need experienced representation to take on the owner of the truck, the insurance carrier and any other parties who share fault or responsibility.
The Law Office of F. Craig Wilkerson, Jr. has the experience and resources to handle claims involving tractor-trailer accidents and other collisions with large commercial trucks. We know how to investigate these complex crash sites, sift through trucking regulations, prove negligence and fight for your full compensation.
Call our Rock Hill law firm at 866-902-8257 for a free consultation. We take truck accident cases in York County, surrounding counties and statewide in South Carolina, from freeway accidents on I-77 or I-85 to truck crashes in town.
Proving Fault and Maximizing Damages
Commercial trucking companies and their insurers have a lot at stake, too. In a big rig crash, the potential payout is very high, especially since the injuries tend to be severe and the coverage is high (usually in excess of $750,000). The insurance companies move quickly to control the evidence and conduct its own investigation to deflect liability. You need to act quickly too.
Trial lawyer Craig Wilkerson has practiced personal injury law for 16 years, with many verdicts and settlements in truck accident cases. He understands the federal rules that govern commercial haulers and knows what to look for at the crash scene. He personally visits the site to get a sense of what happened, and hires professional investigators, engineers and accident reconstruction specialists as needed.
Investigations must be quick, well-coordinated and thorough to counter the trucking company's version of events. We examine driver's logs, inspection reports, law enforcement reports, "black box" recorders and other evidence to prove the rules violations or other examples of trucker's negligence, including:
- Overloaded or poorly maintained trucks
- Speeding, tailgating, switching lanes
- Driver fatigue, drug use or inattention
We work closely with our clients and their doctors to calculate damages for the lasting physical, financial and emotional impact of a truck accident, or the family's losses in a wrongful death claim following a fatal trucking wreck.
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Mr. Wilkerson prepares a detailed case for trial, enabling him to negotiate from a position of strength. A trial or settlement may be months away, but it is critical to contact an attorney early to preserve evidence, get witness statements and ensure that you are getting proper medical care and documentation of treatment.
