Advanced Truck Safety Features

New technologies are reducing the number and severity of truck accidents on America’s roads. Still, terrible accidents happen all too frequently, leaving South Carolina victims — or the loved ones they left behind — to deal with the damages.
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Orangeburg, the personal injury lawyers at Wilson Law Group can help. We’ve been negotiating maximum settlements and recovering full and fair jury awards for victims like you for decades.
Call or contact us today for a free consultation.
Heavy truck accidents result in staggering losses. According to a survey from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Institute, heavy truck accidents account for 13 percent of all traffic fatalities each year. On average, there are 3,800 fatal truck accidents annually, resulting in 3,900 deaths and 100,000 injuries.
Thankfully, the number of truck accident fatalities has dropped by 45 percent in the past 10 years, according to the Institute. This is partially due to advanced safety systems in today’s large trucks. Examples include:
While there have been news headlines about autonomous trucks, about 60 percent of fleet owners believe they will not be common for another 10 years. Only three percent believe autonomous trucks will be widely used by fleets within the next three years. In the meantime, NHTSA is continually considering what types of safety features should be made mandatory in all motor vehicles, especially large trucks.
Crashes involving 18-wheelers and tractor trailers are often devastating. Obtaining compensation can help families cover the high medical expenses that often accompany truck accident injuries. But these claims involve a mixture of state and federal regulations. If you’ve been hurt, you need an Orangeburg truck accident lawyer to fight for maximum compensation for your losses.
A lawyer at Wilson Law Group can review your case in a free consultation. Call or contact us now to arrange yours.