Tammy Hollifield

May 31, 2025

Working with Rob Usry and his team was a great experience. They took the time to answer all our questions about my husband's worker's comp case and did everything they could to make the process as easy for us as possible. We would highly recommend them for your legal needs.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

Mr. Usry and his staff are wonderful to work with. I reached out for advice when a recent accident caused damage to my house and car. They answered all my questions and explained all my options. They have the knowledge and haven't forgotten how to treat people with kindness and respect. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

I used this firm to help with a workman's comp dispute. We started the process on February 1, 2023 and had a settlement agreement by August 22, 2023. I found the office staff to be friendly and more than capable to answer my questions and guide me through this process. Pam Worley and Rose Fagan sent prompt emails letting me know what I needed to do and the status of the claim. Mr. Rob Usry was patient and called personally to let me know what was happening and what the next step would be. He negotiated well with the Workman's Comp legal team and reached a fair agreement. If you are looking for an attorney that communicates well, is friendly, and will work in you behalf, I strongly recommend Holland & Usry, P.A.

Randall Garrett

May 13, 2025

I got hurt on the job in Gaffney SC. I saw rather quickly that I was going to need help. Rob Usry was referred by a friend who had a great experience with their services. So I contacted them and it was the best move I could have ever made. Rob and his staff were amazing they treated me and my wife like family. They left no stone unturned while working on my case and I could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Rob Usry and his team to anyone who is in need of a lawyer in the upstate. They are the best in the business.

Vickie Alumbaugh

May 3, 2025

Rob Ursy PA and Rose Fagan did a wonderful job with my workmen compensation case. I slipped at my work in Spartanburg, SC. I was treated respectfully and that I was important. They helped me communicate with workmen compensation to get a case the right way. Communicate with opposing counsel. An settlement was offered. Ultimately, I settled with workmen compensation insurance thru my work. The settlement was for good bit more than was originally offered. I am glad I got what I needed to get my injury repaired. Thank you!!

Jason Wines

March 25, 2025

I had a great experience.The staff really goes the extra mile to serv you and your needs. When ever I need the help of a trusted law firm I will always turn to them.

Wendie Lawson

March 7, 2025

Seeking help from an attorney was not on my radar when I was injured at work. Unfortunately, workers compensation became a barrier between me and the treatment I needed. Months battling workers compensation, being questioned relentlessly and then rejected, I contacted Holland & Usry, P.A. Mr. Usry and his team went to bat for me and I received the necessary treatment I needed, in addition to medical bills being paid. Workers compensation is a bear to deal with. If not for Mr. Usry and Rose, I would still be in a needless and stressful battle with them - this I am sure! I am extremely grateful for the honesty, integrity and compassion given me from this group! My journey is still in motion and Mr. Usry and Rose are taking care of business! Wendie Lawson I

Marilyn Anderson

February 20, 2025

My husband and I were victims of a hit and run accident about a year ago, My husband suffered a cracked clavicle and deep bruises to both knees, my injuries required a session of physical therapy. We had never been in an accident, and we felt victimized - our car was totaled, and we both suffered panful injuries. Following advice of friends and family, we decided to consult an attorney. Rob Usry was highly recommended, and we decided to ask him to represent us. Rob and his staff - Rose and Pam - were professional, thorough and supportive . They walked us through every step of the way. Since my husband and i are senior citizens with little experience with lawsuits, and unreliable computer skills, we needed help. Rose patiently answered our question and coached us along through computer glitches. Pam would organize and evaluate the seemingly endless maze of medical bills. When it came time to dicker with with insurance companies, Rob was the persistent master of negotiations, and we are very happy with the outcomes of our case. We are thankful to Rob Usry , Attorney At Law. and his staff, and highly recommend them to help you find the answers to the question - I Just Got In a South Carolina Car Accident. Now What.?

Common Causes of South Carolina Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Rob Usry

June 5, 2014

Library, Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Common Causes of South Carolina Tractor-Trailer Accidents

In our years helping car and tractor trailer crash victims in Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokee counties, one of the chief questions we hear from clients is, “How could this happen?”

Tractor-trailer wreck victims are even more bewildered, since truckers are supposed to be professional drivers. Think about it: anyone piloting a landship weighing from 10,000 pounds to 80,000 pounds (40 tons!) should always be well-qualified, highly trained, and focused like a laser beam on keeping us little motorists safe, right?

Unfortunately, it’s far from always. In 2013, in South Carolina alone, 18-wheelers were involved in 2,299 crashes. In those crashes, 1,409 injuries resulted—and 62 were fatal. The statistics from a nationwide study using 2017 crash data shows 18-wheeler accidents cause injuries with breathtaking frequency. The same study also reveals the top 10 causes of fatal tractor-trailer wrecks, which are shockingly amatuer mistakes.

You need to know what caused a South Carolina 18 wheeler accident because it’s your job to prove it to get a settlement. Getadvice on how to do that in a free*, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC semi-trailer accident attorney. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.

Truckers Make Mistakes Too

A study by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shows truckers are subject to the same faults as any other motorist, despite the fact truckers drive for a living. These are some of the top causes of tractor trailer accidents in South Carolina and all over the country:

Speeding, caused by the “phantom menace.” Truckers can be hounded by what I call the “phantom menace”—constant pressure to satisfy their employer’s demands for on-time deliveries. That factor makes them extremely dangerous, turning our highways into “dieways.” The demand for speedy delivery also creates pressure on semi-truck drivers to skimp on rest periods, even though fatigued drivers get into more accidents. Despite all this, truck drivers know better than to speed. Shockingly, another factor driving the need for speed is driver inexperience, despite the fact trucking companies are required by federal regulations to provide specific driver training.
Following too closely, aka tailgating. This can be related to, and worsened by, speed. Or bad brakes. We’ve all known the fear and frustration of these giant machines roaring up behind us as if they might run us over or just eat us alive. The best thing to do here is let the trucker have his way, no matter how wrong he may be—your safety is paramount and he’s obviously not looking out for it. Change lanes as safely and quickly as you can. The reason for this is revealed in the next factor.
Brake problems. Believe it or not, these enormous machines moving at high speeds are sometimes not properly maintained. If a 18-wheeler roars behind you and the brakes go out, you will be crunched.
Making an illegal maneuver. Due to the size of their vehicles, truckers must be especially careful when making turns, giving you plenty of time to respond to the turn and plenty of room for the semi-truck to avoid slamming into an innocent motorist. But truckers often ignore more basic safety rules. The result? A truck runs a red light to cause a devastating t-bone accident and maims an innocent motorist, who then needs an extremely serious and risky spinal operation.
Inattention. Truckers get distracted by gadgets in the car, cell phones, instrument panels, and those annoying calls from dispatch demanding to know when they’re going to arrive at their destination. When the truck is moving at blinding speed, this can cause serious tractor-trailer accidents anywhere in South Carolina.

At Holland & Usry, we look at truckers with the old saying, “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Despite being at the helm of a massive instrument that can kill, truckers don’t always keep first things first—and the safety of everyone on the road is the top priority. And once they hurt you, their insurance company swoops down to prey on you, to cheat you out of a proper settlement, in ways you’ll never see coming.

While there are many common causes of South Carolina tractor-trailer accidents, the truth is, any one crash can be caused by a combination of a variety of factors. We closely investigate any cause of the crash, using our experience in these accidents to gather evidence from a variety of sources that can help us present the clearest picture of how the trucker ignored your safety to hurt you.

Contact a Spartanburg Truck Accident Attorney

If you’ve been hurt by a tractor-trailer accident in South Carolina, check out our free report on South Carolina car accident cases, which includes a chapter on tractor-trailer crashes. You can always feel free to email or start a live chat to see if we can help you investigate the cause of it, especially if you’re too hurt to schedule a free meeting at our office. We can come to you. You can also always call us toll-free at (864) 582-0416 for a free meeting to discuss your case.

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