Motor Common Carriers

Many of the legal issues surrounding the operation of the day motor common carrier are unique to that type of business. Accidents that involve the heavy machinery used by trucking, freight, or transit companies can cause damage on a much greater scale than typical traffic collisions. The web of state and federal regulations that has been enacted to help prevent such accidents all have an effect when determining liability for injuries sustained in such accidents. These legal schemes also tend to change quickly over time, so it can be difficult to be certain about who bears responsibility for oversights that lead to an accident. Such changes can result from new technologies, shifts in public policy, or the results of prior lawsuits. Additional complication can arise if the motor common carrier concerned is involved with the handling of dangerous cargoes. This additional layer of regulation can encourage the involvement of state and federal environmental protection and public health agencies, further complicating the task of assigning liability.

The personal injury attorneys at Parham Smith & Dodson, L.L.C., have specific experience in navigating the multiple layers of regulations that motor common carriers must meet in the conduct of their business, and determining which violations are the root cause of their clients' injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured due to the negligent operation of a semi, train, bus, or other motor common carrier, you can quickly initiate a legal investigation by contacting our Greenville, South Carolina office. You can schedule an initial consultation by calling (864) 242-9008, the more by sending us a brief message on our "contact us" page.