Why Truck Accidents Are So Dangerous in Rural Areas
Commercial trucks can weigh over 20 times more than a car, making any collision extremely dangerous. That danger is magnified on two-lane highways or rural roads where visibility is limited and shoulders are narrow. In towns like Mullins, the risk is real—and so are the injuries.
Some common causes of truck crashes in the Mullins area include:
- Fatigued drivers behind the wheel too long
- Speeding through curves or rural intersections
- Improperly loaded or shifting cargo
- Brake failure or tire blowouts from poor maintenance
- Distracted driving, including texting or GPS use
- Inexperienced drivers sent out without proper training
Many of these accidents are preventable. When companies or drivers cut corners to save time or money, they put lives at risk. And when that happens, we step in to hold them accountable.
The Injuries Are Often Life-Changing
Because of the force involved in truck crashes, injuries tend to be serious—and in some cases, permanent. We represent clients in Mullins who have suffered:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries or paralysis
- Multiple broken bones
- Internal organ damage
- Burn injuries and severe lacerations
- Chronic pain or emotional trauma
Recovering from these kinds of injuries can take months or even years. Some victims may never fully return to work or daily life. We take that into account in every case we build, ensuring your compensation reflects your full losses—not just your immediate expenses.
Holding the Right Parties Responsible
In truck accident cases, it’s not always just the driver who’s at fault. Our firm conducts detailed investigations to determine all possible sources of liability, including:
- The truck driver
- The trucking company or owner
- A freight broker or cargo loader
- A maintenance or repair contractor
- The manufacturer of defective truck parts
We examine driver logs, vehicle inspections, GPS data, dashcam footage, and black box records to get the full picture. Then, we build your case accordingly—ready for trial if needed.
