Big-rig truck crashes are bad. As if it couldn’t get worse, sometimes trucks burst into flames. It’s like a scene from a Terminator movie. But it’s not. People really get hurt—or worse. Property really gets destroyed. Lives are changed forever.
Semi-truck fires happen. We’ll tell you common reasons why.
They shouldn’t. We’ll tell you why.
All South Carolina truckers must be familiar with our state’s Commercial Driver’s License Manual. This useful and informative book lists common causes of big-rig fires, so truckers know what to guard against:
Much of this can be prevented with simple steps truckers also know.
The same manual instructs truckers to obey these steps to prevent fires:
If you’re the victim of a tractor-trailer crash with a fire, the last thing you need is to deal with the overwhelming details afterward. That includes making sure evidence doesn’t disappear, plus dealing with the trucker’s insurance company, all while you try to overcome grievous injuries or the tragic loss of a loved one. You need a lawyer who knows how to protect your rights and preserve your ability to maximize your financial recovery, so you can focus on your medical recovery. Together we can help you recover the best you can from the ash heap of this crash to build a brighter future. Call us now at (864) 582-0416 for a free meeting so we can discuss what we can do to help today.
If you have more questions about how crash cases work, be sure to check out our free report, which includes a chapter on 18-wheeler crashes.
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