An 18 wheeler wreck can turn your life upside-down. Lost wages, medical bills, car repairs and suffering during the rehabilitation process are often physically, financially and emotionally draining.

Unfortunately, victims of 18-wheeler accidents may find themselves fighting large insurance companies. These insurance companies have just one goal — to pay as little as possible. The insurance companies have teams of highly-skilled attorneys and adjusters, along with years of experience in handling motor vehicle collision claims. Victims who attempt to handle their cases alone are simply outgunned. They often end up facing lengthy delays, confusing paperwork and procedures, and unfulfilled obligations.

When you need us, we are here to help.

The Jeffcoat Firm accepts tractor trailer / truck accident cases in South Carolina, and throughout the Southeastern United States.

• We know the law, we know what victims legally deserve, and we know what the insurance companies are required to provide.
• We can help victims complete and file all the necessary paperwork, avoiding costly mistakes.
• We will explain everything to you in plain English.
• We will be by your side until a settlement is received, or until the completion of a trial, if necessary.

Every year, trucking accidents cause many thousands of injuries, including an average of 2,590 deaths in the United States alone. Truck collisions may often involve negligence, DUI / DWI, hit and run drivers, speeding trucks, driver fatigue, failure to yield right-of-way, as well as accidents occurring from semi-tractor trailer collisions and rollovers. Other causes include poor driving, improperly loaded cargo, truck design defects, poor signing, maintenance, and roadway repair. To learn more about these issues, you can visit Michael Jeffcoat's Truck Accident Attorney Blog.

Remember, your choice of attorney in a truck collision case is critical. A tractor trailer accident is not like an ordinary auto accident, case. These cases must be handled very differently. Make sure you call a truck accident attorney who is well-versed specifically in 18 wheeler cases. Michael Jeffcoat is a member of the American Association for Justice's Interstate Trucking Litigation Group. He has successfully represented many people who have been injured in tractor trailer wrecks. We will make sure that your case is handled the right way, so that your interests are fully protected.

There are many pitfalls in trucking cases, and you don't want to fall into them. When truck collisions happen, the trucking companies involved in the accident will often send representatives to the accident scene to confront accident victims - right after the event, when they are most vulnerable. These agents work to handle everything at the scene of the accident so that they can limit the company's liability. They are there so early because time is crucial. An injured person in an 18 wheeler accident should have their own truck accident attorney to immediately protect their rights in this situation.

If you have been in an 18-wheeler accident, it is helpful to know which company the rig belonged to. Here is a list of companies, for your reference:

Ace Transportation
Aggregate Haulers
Clarksville Refrigerated Lines
Coastal Transport
Contract Frieghters
Covenant Transport
Dart Transportation
Fleetwood Transportation Services
GP Burrous Trucking Company
HEB Grocery Company
IESI TX Corp
J.B. Hunt Transport
Lattimore Metals
Milk Transport Services
Nabors Well Services
Redi Mix Inc.
Saia Motor Freight
Schneider National Carriers
Southeastern Freight Lines
Southwestern Motor Transport
Statewide Transport
Swift Transportation
Transit Mix Concrete & Materials
TXI TransportationPool Company
United Parcel Service
USA Truck
Werner Enterprises

We also represent those injured in truck accidents, commercial truck collisions or crashes resulting from defective products or equipment, such as defective seatbelts, tires or gas tanks. Many 18 wheeler accidents occur on the interstate highways. In South Carolina, these include I-20, I-26, I-77, I-85, I-95, I-126, I-185, I-385, I-526, and I-585. However, most tractor trailer wrecks occur on the secondary roads, U.S. highways, and state highways.

Injuries from truck accidents can be truly severe and life-changing. You may have suffered whiplash or burns to your head or neck, have nerve injuries or spinal cord paralysis, broken or dislocated bones or limbs, or other serious injuries. The Jeffcoat Firm understands that your immediate goals after going through such trauma are to get your medical bills paid, to make sure you don't suffer financially from time away from work, and to make sure the insurance company will pay for future treatment relating to your injury. We can discuss your situation with you and go over the options available to you, and work with insurance companies and other parties involved in your case to make sure all your needs are handled quickly and appropriately.

Your choice of an attorney is very important in a South Carolina trucking collision case. If you or a loved one has been injured, or if you are a survivor of someone who has been killed in a trucking accident, CONTACT US ONLINE, OR SIMPLY CALL US AT 1-800-827-7898 TO SET UP A FREE CONSULTATION. WE WILL RESPOND RIGHT AWAY.