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McGuire Law

South Carolina Truck Accident Attorney

When an 80,000-pound commercial truck collides with your passenger vehicle on South Carolina's busy interstate corridors, the aftermath extends far beyond twisted metal and broken glass. Truck accident victims face catastrophic injuries, mounting medical bills, and insurance companies deploying teams of adjusters and lawyers before you've even left the hospital.

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Attorney Matt McGuire

As a leading South Carolina personal injury attorney.

These cases involve complex federal regulations, multiple liable parties, and corporate defense strategies designed to minimize your compensation. Matthew McGuire has spent over 30 years fighting for South Carolina truck accident victims, understanding the critical importance of immediate investigation and evidence preservation.

With 24/7/365 availability and a statewide reputation for tenacious advocacy, McGuire Law investigates your crash scene, secures black box data, and confronts trucking companies and their insurers while you focus on recovery.

The Legal Expertise of McGuire Law

Commercial truck accident cases require specialized knowledge of federal motor carrier regulations, industry practices, and the corporate structures that shield negligent carriers from accountability.

Federal Regulation Mastery

Deep understanding of FMCSA regulations, Hours of Service rules, and CDL requirements that govern commercial trucking. We identify violations that prove negligence and liability.

Black Box Data Recovery

Immediate spoliation letters and rapid investigation to secure Electronic Logging Device data revealing speeding, harsh braking, Hours of Service violations, and other critical evidence before it disappears.

Accident Reconstruction

Working with expert reconstructionists who determine speed, braking, trajectory, and fault using skid marks, vehicle damage, road conditions, and physics to prove liability.

Multi-Party Liability Investigation

We examine the entire chain of liability: driver, trucking company, leasing company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, and parts manufacturers for maximum recovery.

Driver Qualification Analysis

Reviewing driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing records, training documentation, and employment history for negligent hiring or retention claims against carriers.

Maintenance Record Scrutiny

Examining maintenance records for deferred repairs, inspection violations, and corporate policies prioritizing profits over safety that contributed to your crash.

Insurance Coverage Maximization

Commercial trucking policies often carry $1 million or more in coverage. We identify all applicable policies and pursue maximum compensation from every available source.

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Common South Carolina Truck Collision Scenarios

Understanding how commercial truck accidents occur helps identify the negligence and regulatory violations that establish liability in your case.

Jackknife Accidents

Jackknife accidents on I-85, I-26, I-95, and I-20 where improper braking or equipment failure causes trailers to swing across multiple lanes.

Underride Crashes

Underride crashes resulting in catastrophic head and neck injuries when passenger vehicles slide beneath improperly maintained trailer guards.

Wide-Turn Collisions

Wide-turn collisions at South Carolina intersections where truck drivers fail to account for their vehicle's turning radius, crushing cars in blind spots.

Cargo Securement Failures

Cargo securement failures causing loads to shift or spill onto highways, creating deadly obstacles for following traffic.

Driver Fatigue Violations

Driver fatigue violations where trucking companies pressure operators to exceed federal Hours of Service regulations to meet delivery schedules.

Brake Failure Accidents

Brake failure accidents resulting from inadequate maintenance, deferred repairs, or company negligence in fleet management.

Immediate Steps to Protect Your Claim

Call (888) 499-5738 immediately—even from the accident scene or hospital—so McGuire Law can dispatch investigators before evidence vanishes. Refuse recorded statements to trucking company insurers and document everything you can.

McGuire Law's Core Values

Truck accident victims deserve representation that matches the resources trucking companies and their insurers deploy against them.

Immediate Investigation

We dispatch investigators to crash scenes immediately, securing black box data, witness statements, and physical evidence before trucking companies can destroy or conceal it.

24/7/365 Availability

Truck accidents happen at all hours on South Carolina's highways. McGuire Law answers calls around the clock because evidence preservation cannot wait for business hours.

No Upfront Costs

We advance all investigation costs, expert fees, and litigation expenses. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for your injuries and losses.

Direct Attorney Access

You work directly with Matt McGuire throughout your case, not paralegals or junior associates. Your calls and concerns get personal attention from experienced counsel.

Maximum Recovery Focus

We pursue every liable party and insurance policy to maximize your compensation. Trucking companies carry substantial coverage, and we fight to recover every dollar you deserve.

Trial-Ready Representation

Insurance companies know McGuire Law takes cases to trial. This reputation for courtroom success translates into higher settlement offers for our clients.

Compassionate Advocacy

We understand truck accident injuries are life-altering. While we aggressively pursue your claim, we treat you with the respect and compassion your situation deserves.

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Damages Available in South Carolina Truck Crashes

Truck accident injuries often require extensive medical treatment and result in permanent disability. We pursue full compensation for every category of damages.

Economic Damages

All medical expenses: emergency transport, surgery, hospitalization, rehabilitation, future care needs, medical equipment, and prescription costs.

Lost Income Recovery

Wages during recovery, diminished earning capacity, lost benefits, and retirement contributions you'll never receive due to your injuries.

Property Damage

Vehicle total loss, personal belongings, and diminished value even after repairs for property damaged in your collision.

Pain and Suffering

Compensation for physical agony, emotional trauma, disfigurement, disability, and permanent lifestyle changes resulting from your injuries.

Loss of Enjoyment

Damages when injuries prevent you from participating in activities, hobbies, and experiences you once cherished.

Punitive Damages

Against trucking companies whose gross negligence, willful misconduct, or regulatory violations demonstrate reckless disregard for public safety.

Wrongful Death Claims

Spouses, children, or parents can pursue wrongful death claims including funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship when truck negligence kills a family member.

The McGuire Law Difference

When you're facing trucking companies with teams of lawyers and adjusters, you need an attorney with the experience, resources, and determination to level the playing field.

30+ Years Fighting Trucking Companies

Matt McGuire has spent over three decades fighting commercial carriers across all 46 South Carolina counties, understanding their defense tactics and how to defeat them.

Rapid Evidence Preservation

We immediately send spoliation letters demanding preservation of black box data, logbooks, maintenance records, and driver qualification files before they can be destroyed.

Expert Witness Network

Direct access to accident reconstructionists, trucking industry experts, medical specialists, and economists who document liability and quantify your damages.

Statewide Practice

From Columbia to Charleston to Greenville, we handle truck accident cases across all of South Carolina's interstate corridors and commercial routes.

Corporate Veil Piercing

Commercial carriers claim independent contractor status to avoid liability. McGuire Law pierces these corporate veils through proper legal analysis to reach all responsible parties.

Insurance Company Countermeasures

We counter insurer tactics with aggressive discovery, expert testimony, documented evidence, and willingness to take cases to trial when they refuse fair compensation.

Proven Results

Our track record of securing maximum compensation for truck accident victims gives us leverage in negotiations and credibility in the courtroom.

Insurance Company Tactics & Our Countermeasures

Trucking insurers deploy sophisticated strategies to minimize your claim. We anticipate and defeat every tactic they use.

Immediate Adjuster Response

Trucking insurers immediately send adjusters to accident scenes to gather statements and photographs favorable to their defense. We get there first.

Social Media Surveillance

Defense teams review your social media accounts and conduct surveillance seeking information to devalue your claim. We advise you on protecting your case.

Quick Lowball Settlements

Insurers offer quick settlements before you understand the full extent of your injuries, knowing most victims face financial desperation.

Pre-Existing Condition Arguments

Defense lawyers argue pre-existing conditions caused your injuries, demanding decades of medical records. We counter with expert medical testimony.

Delay Tactics

Adjusters delay claim processing hoping you'll accept less as medical bills pile up. We apply pressure through aggressive litigation.

Independent Contractor Claims

Commercial carriers claim drivers were independent contractors to avoid liability. We pierce these corporate veils through proper legal analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about truck accident claims in South Carolina and the legal process for pursuing compensation.

Should I give a recorded statement to the trucking company's insurer?

No. Refuse to give recorded statements to trucking company insurers who use your words against you in minimizing liability. Let us handle all communication.

What is black box data and why is it important?

Electronic Logging Devices record Hours of Service compliance, speed, braking, and other data that proves negligent driving patterns. This evidence can disappear quickly.

Who can be held liable in a truck accident case?

Driver, trucking company, leasing company, cargo loaders, maintenance providers, and parts manufacturers may all share liability depending on the circumstances.

What if I was partially at fault for the accident?

South Carolina recognizes comparative negligence. Even if you share some fault, you can still recover damages proportionate to the defendant's liability.

How long do I have to file a truck accident lawsuit?

South Carolina's statute of limitations requires filing within three years, but evidence disappears quickly. Contact us immediately to preserve your claim.

What damages can I recover in a truck accident case?

Medical expenses, lost income, property damage, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, and potentially punitive damages for egregious negligence.

Do I need to pay upfront for a truck accident lawyer?

No. McGuire Law works on contingency, advancing all costs. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for your injuries and losses.

Can I pursue a wrongful death claim if a family member was killed?

Yes. South Carolina law allows spouses, children, or parents to pursue wrongful death claims including funeral expenses, lost income, and loss of companionship.

Matt McGuire - Attorney

About South Carolina Attorney Matt McGuire

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With over 30 years of experience defending South Carolina, McGuire Law provides elite legal representation with national recognition. McGuire Law has grown from a small practice into one of the most trusted law firms in South Carolina. We understand that legal issues can be overwhelming, whether you're facing criminal charges, dealing with injuries from an accident, or navigating family law matters.

McGuire Law is committed to each client's unique situation, and we don't believe in boilerplate solutions. Every case requires careful analysis, strategic planning, and aggressive representation. Our firm combines over 30 years of experience with cutting-edge legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients.

McGuire Law serves all 46 South Carolina counties. We know these counties, their courts, their legal communities, and most importantly, the people who live here. This local knowledge, combined with our legal expertise, gives our clients a significant advantage.

Matt McGuire received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill and his J.D. from the University of South Carolina.

Matt has served as a law clerk for a State Circuit Judge, an Assistant Attorney General for the State of South Carolina, and an Assistant Solicitor in the Fifth Circuit Solicitor's Office.

Matt is a proud husband, father of two, and a long-time resident of Richland County, South Carolina.

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Columbia, SC 29201

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Trucking companies have lawyers working immediately after your South Carolina accident - you need experienced representation just as quickly. Matt McGuire has fought commercial carriers across all 46 South Carolina counties from his Columbia office, securing maximum compensation for victims facing life-altering injuries. Call (888) 499-5738 now for your free consultation, available 24/7/365, or schedule through our online calendar. When your future is on the line, experience makes all the difference.

"When your freedom is at stake, experience matters."

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