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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

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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.?

Health Requirements for South Carolina 18 Wheeler Truckers

Rob Usry

April 19, 2016

Library, Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Health Requirements for South Carolina 18 Wheeler Truckers

Big-rig truck wrecks often cause crippling injuries and even fatal accidents. Federal regulators attempt to do all they can to prevent them. That includes keeping truckers from behind the wheel when they have health conditions threatening their ability to drive safely. Unfortunately, as we reported in a prior article, some truckers skirt these health screenings and drive anyway, with disastrous results.

Federal law requires a trucker to obtain a medical certificate he’s physically qualified, based on a medical exam given at least every two years. But the regulations say a lot more about the health qualifications required to drive a 18-wheeler.

A lot goes into getting a great South Carolina tractor trailer accident settlement. Don’t lose your right to one by making critical mistakes because you don’t know better. Get your questions answered in a free*, no pressure strategy session with a Spartanburg, SC semi-truck accident attorney. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.

Disqualifying Health Conditions For Truckers

The medical examiner must certify a driver does not have any physical or mental condition that might affect the ability to safely operate a big rig. Generally, truckers can’t drive if they have any of the following conditions, but they might be able to get an exception:

Any impairment to the arm, foot, leg, or even hand or finger interfering with operating an 18-wheeler.
A history or diagnosis of diabetes requiring insulin—but if controlled by just diet, exercise, or an oral non-insulin drug, it’s okay as long as the trucker is under proper medical supervision.
Any heart problem that could cause fainting, breathing problems, or heart failure, including heart attack or angina.
A history or diagnosis of a respiratory problem likely to interfere with safe semi-truck operation. This includes sleep apnea, a potentially lethal problem for semi drivers because it leaves them so sleep deprived they drive drowsy or—even worse—they may fall asleep at the wheel.
High blood pressure likely to interfere with safe truck operation.
A history or diagnosis of epilepsy or any other condition likely to cause losing consciousness or the ability to control a vehicle.
Vision of less than 20/40 with glasses or contacts.
Excessive hearing loss as defined by the regulations.
Using certain drugs including amphetamines, narcotics, or anything addictive.
A diagnosis of alcoholism. What’s frightening here is the regulation only covers a current diagnosis. It doesn’t protect against a past one, meaning it doesn’t protect against a relapse.

How the Exam Works

Federal regulations are very detailed about the contents of the medical exam. Here are highlights:

Examiner qualifications. The examiner must be listed on a national registry of certified medical examiners.
The exam. The exam itself is a thorough evaluation of every body system.
Appeal. If a trucker gets disqualified, he can appeal the medical exam procedures described by the regulations.

“I Got Sick” Should Not Excuse Wrecking Your Life

If you’re the victim of a tractor-trailer truck accident caused by a medically unqualified trucker who’s driving anyway, he and the trucking company likely owe you for ignoring your safety while they try to profit.

If the trucker’s health is a legitimate concern in your case, there is a way to try to uncover it. An experienced big-rig accident attorney will know how to get the trucker’s qualifications file to see if his medical exam is up-to-date—and get the trucker’s medical records to find out how accurate that exam is.

If you got hurt in a trucking accident and feel it might be caused by a medically unqualified trucker, send us an email right now so we can discuss how to protect your rights to maximum compensation and preserve your ability to find out all the facts before it’s too late.

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