Available 24/7Aiken truck accident lawyer Taylor S. Braithwaite represents victims and families when their lives are changed by a trucking crash. The Law Office of Taylor S. Braithwaite is currently taking new cases. Contact us today to talk about your case and begin.
Truck Accident Attorney in Aiken, SC
If you have been hit by a truck, your life has changed instantly. Truck accidents often cause severe injuries. You may be unable to work and care for your family. Bills and expenses may be growing quickly.
Financial compensation can help. A legal claim can mean justice for the victim and a recognition of the wrong that has occurred. Funds that you receive can cover expenses, including future medical expenses and care needs.
Lawyer Taylor Braithwaite is an experienced litigator. As a Marine Corps veteran and former JAG and Civil Affairs Officer, he knows that precise and diligent legal representation gets results. It’s this sense of mission that he brings to every case – and every person – he represents.
When you need an Aiken truck accident lawyer, call or message our law firm for a consultation. Home and hospital meetings are available. It is our goal to meet your legal needs. Reach out to us to start today.
Legal Representation for Truck Accident Victims
If you have been in a truck accident, you should know the following:
- Victims may receive compensation following a trucking accident.
- Collisions involving trucks are complex. There may be underlying factors that are not immediately known at the time of the crash. A lawyer can investigate these possible factors and how they may impact your claim.
- Many truck accidents can be traced to negligence or a lack of reasonable care under the circumstances. If the trucking company is negligent, that’s enough to make them liable to pay compensation.
- A commercial trucking company should have insurance to pay a claim.
- It’s important to seek medical attention if there is any possibility of injury.
- There is a limited amount of time to bring a claim. There are things a lawyer can do right now to preserve evidence and help your case.
You can have an Aiken, SC, truck accident lawyer represent you. As your lawyer, Taylor Braithwaite works diligently to understand the value of your claim and pursue it on your behalf.
Because of the significant injuries and high dollar amounts involved, truck accident claims require diligent case preparation and pursuit. Aiken truck accident lawyer Taylor Braithwaite can represent you through all stages of your case.
We can represent you in a claim involving any type of truck that may be involved, including:
- Semi-trucks
- 18-wheelers
- Delivery trucks
- Pickups
- Tow, garbage, dump, and other utility trucks
- Tractor trailers
For your consultation, contact us today. We are taking new cases — and with our fair fee guarantee, you can have confidence that our fees will never increase if your case becomes more complex.
Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle
Here are some of the types of truck accidents where we can represent you:
Speeding and traffic violations
Truck collisions can be the result of speeding, failing to obey traffic signals, improper lane changes, and more. Truckers are subject to the rules of the road. When a traffic infraction causes an accident, victims may have a legal claim.
Inadequate driving training
Driving a truck is a serious activity. When the person isn’t trained properly, it can be a dangerous activity. As your lawyer, we investigate whether poor driver training contributed to the crash.
Negligent hiring or supervision
Companies involved in commercial trucking should hire drivers that are qualified. When there are signs that a driver poses a danger, they should be retrained or removed. We investigate employee performance records to see if the trucking company adequately screened and monitored the driver.
Unsecured load
Trucks are in the business of transporting goods and materials. These loads must be secured for safe travel. When a load falls from a vehicle or a vehicle becomes uncontrollable because of shifting, the result may be injuries to victims.
Failing to follow USDOT regulations
The trucking industry is heavily regulated. U.S. Department of Transportation regulations create minimum requirements for drivers and commercial trucking operations. When these regulations are not followed, a collision may occur.
Drunk driving, driving under the influence
A truck driver who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a hazard to themselves and others. Victims may suffer life-changing injury as a result.
Distracted driving, inadequate sleep
Truck drivers are often under pressure to drive for long hours. They may be complacent and drive distracted. When these behaviors cause a crash, victims may claim damages.
Other causes and factors
Truck accidents often require investigation. Whatever the circumstances, we look at the evidence of the crash, work with reconstruction experts and talk to witnesses as we build your case for compensation.
What does a truck accident lawyer do?
A truck accident lawyer:
- Evaluates your legal rights and how you can claim compensation following a trucking accident
- Understands legal fault and the legal grounds for claiming compensation
- Talks to the insurance company and the trucking company so you don’t have to
- Makes sure you don’t leave out any types of losses that can increase the value of your claim
- Writes and files legal paperwork to formally bring your case
- Represents you in court
- Negotiates your settlement
- Gathers evidence, talks to reluctant witnesses, works with experts to build the case
- Answers your questions, guides and advises you throughout the case
- Anticipates ways that the defense will respond and try to avoid liability
- Represents you if your case goes to trial
- Helps you reach an appropriate resolution for your truck accident case
A truck accident lawyer is your knowledgeable, experienced, and capable representative as you pursue justice following a trucking accident. They know what to look for and how to pursue the case. Along the way, they are your advocate – answering your questions and ensuring that you understand the process.
Attorney Taylor S. Braithwaite is a results-oriented practitioner. As your truck accident lawyer, he provides straightforward, capable representation with your overall recovery in mind. With a careful case plan and exacting representation for each client, he pursues your case with one thing in mind – your results.
Truck Crashes in Aiken, SC
Truck accidents happen on freeways, highways, access roads, streets, and even parking lots. Major roads and thoroughfares pass through and near Aiken, SC, including US-1 and US-78. Interstate 20 is a few miles north of Aiken, connecting to the city via South Carolina Highway 19 at exit 18.
Major streets in Aiken include Whiskey Road, Pine Log Road, Rutland Drive, Hampton Avenue, and Park Avenue. These are all places where truck crashes may occur. While large trucks are only 5% of registered vehicles, they account for 9% of vehicles involved in fatal crashes. (National Safety Council, Large Trucks).
Truck Accident Case FAQs
How many traffic crashes occur in Aiken County, SC?
3,544 traffic crashes occurred in Aiken County in 2020. (SCDPS, 2020 Traffic Collision Fact Book).
What compensation can you receive for a truck crash in Aiken, SC?
In Aiken, SC, truck crash victims may claim monetary losses like medical bills and lost wages, along with compensation for intangible losses like physical disfigurement, pain and suffering, and injury to lifestyle.
Can a truck accident be the basis for a wrongful death claim?
If you have lost a loved one in a truck accident, you may bring a wrongful death claim. The legal standards are generally the same, and South Carolina law determines how proceeds are distributed among surviving family members.
How do you start a truck accident compensation claim?
To formally start a truck accident compensation claim, you must file your claim in court. Even if you are discussing the case with an insurance company, you must formally file the case in court to preserve your right to compensation.
Experienced Legal Representation for Truck Crashes
Attorney Taylor Braithwaite is a graduate of The Citadel. He earned his juris doctorate at Mercer University. He is admitted in South Carolina and Georgia courts, the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
As a trial lawyer, he worked for several years defending insurance companies. He knows how insurance companies work and how they think, but he quickly realized that his passion is in representing accident victims to receive the compensation they deserve.
TSB Injury Law focuses on your over results – and achieves them by providing straightforward, purposeful legal representation with a flexible case plan that is prepared for your legal goals. In every fee agreement, we guarantee that our fees will never exceed your net recovery.
Consultations available – start today
If you or a family member has been injured in a truck crash, we invite you to contact us for your consultation. Learn about your options and get answers to your questions. If you can’t come to our office, we will be happy to meet you at your home or in the hospital.
Call or message us today to talk to an Aiken truck accident lawyer and begin your case.
