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.?

Fatal Semi-Trucking Accidents are on the Rise in America, According to a Federal Government Study

Rob Usry

February 26, 2020

Library, Tractor-Trailer Accidents, Wrongful Death

Fatal Semi-Trucking Accidents are on the Rise in America, According to a Federal Government Study

A study released by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which oversees safety for commercial trucks across the country, reveals truckers remain lethal on our roads. Using 2017 data, the study concludes trucking operations continued a dangerous trend from the past year, with fatal crashes involving large trucks increasing.

The study defines a large truck as “a truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 10,000 pounds.” That includes trucks commonly known as:

18-wheelers
Big rigs
Semi-trailers
Tractor-trailers
Dump trucks
Concrete mixer trucks
Many business or commercial trucks and vans, like UPS or FedEx delivery vans and trucks—even some landscaping company trucks

Before we address fatal crash statistics, know that the numbers for injuries from large truck accidents are even worse.

South Carolina 18 wheeler cases are complex, and hard-fought by their ruthless insurance compnies. Get your questions answered 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.

Scary Facts on Deadly Trucking Wrecks

The study revealed some sobering statistics:

Fatal accidents have increased. In 2017, there were 4,237 fatal crashes involving large trucks. That’s an 8 percent increase from the prior year, up from 3,896.
Single-vehicle crashes are on the rise. While most fatal large truck wrecks involved two vehicles, single-vehicle crashes (including crashes that involved a bicyclist, pedestrian, non-motorized vehicle, etc.) made up 20 percent of all fatal crashes in 2017.
“Smaller” big trucks were involved in more deadly crashes, at an alarming pace. From 2015 to 2017, the number of trucks weighing 10,001 to 14,000 pounds in fatal accidents increased 225 percent, from 144 to 468.
Truckers are plenty safe, but ordinary car drivers are an endangered species. Eighty-two percent of deaths in large trucking wrecks were NOT occupants of the truck.
You’re really not safe on an isolated highway or a busier interstate. Fatal crashes involving large trucks often occur in rural areas and on Interstates, like I-85, I-385, and I-26. About 57 percent of these fatal crashes occurred in rural areas, 27 percent occurred on Interstates, and 13 percent fell into both categories by occurring on rural Interstate highways.
You should be afraid of the dark, but daytime’s worse. Thirty-five percent of all fatal crashes occurred at night, defined as 6:00 pm to 6:00 am. Of course, that creates the conclusion that 65 percent of these crashes occurred in daylight hours.
Weekends are safer. An astounding 83 percent of deadly accidents involving large trucks occurred Monday through Friday.
Beware the road work zone. In 2017, 30 percent of construction work zone fatal crashes and 12 percent of work zone injury crashes involved at least one large truck.

Fatal Trucking Accident Victims’ Families Don’t Have to Go it Alone

Losing a family member in an unexpected 18-wheeler crash is shocking and overwhelming enough. You’ve got vital rights to compensation you may truly need to continue supporting your family in the wake of a lost wage earner—and the legal system does provide rights to recover for the emotional loss of sharing your life with them.

The sad fact is, the trucker’s insurance company isn’t going to take care of your family any more than the careless trucker did. In fact, they’re probably way ahead of you in protecting their rights and their money from you, because they know how hard these cases are without an experienced attorney. Don’t give up your one chance to do your case right when an insurance company that makes money by taking advantage of folks like you is on the other side.

Worse, these cases can be extremely complicated, starting with who to actually pursue legally. But these cases can offer a chance at higher compensation if you know what you’re doing. There are many good reasons to hire a legal professional to help your family, but the most important might just be knowing you’ve got a professional on your side who can level the playing field and handle the agonizing details you don’t want to relive while making sure you don’t get cheated.

You’ve got questions you need answered, and we’re here to do it. Call us toll-free at (864) 582-0416 to schedule a free*, no pressure strategy session or fill out a Get Help Now form and an experienced trucking accident attorney will answer your questions.

For more answers, check out our FREE BOOK on crash cases, which contains a chapter on tractor-trailer crashes and why they are different. If you want to know what it’s like to work with us, you can read these reviews by actual clients.