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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.?

Know How South Carolina Truckers are Trained to Prevent Accidents at Night

Rob Usry

March 30, 2017

Tractor-Trailer Accidents

Know How South Carolina Truckers are Trained to Prevent Accidents at Night

Thanks to The South Carolina Commercial Driver’s License Manual, truckers are fully aware of the dangers of night driving, as I’ve written before.

The manual also gives explicit tips to avoid common night driving dangers that cause serious injuries—even fatal ones—and tractor-trailer accidents. Here’s what it says about addressing typical night driving problems that can cause crashes:

Vision. Truckers should have their eyes checked regularly by an eye doctor. If they need contacts or glasses, they should wear them all the time—no exceptions!—even on short trips. If the trucker’s license requires corrective lenses, it’s illegal even to move a semi without them.
Fatigued, tired, or drowsy driving. The manual reminds drivers that trying to “push on” through fatigue is a major cause of fatal accidents. The instruction here is plain and simple: if you’re tired, stop. Take a nap or call it a night. The manual provides the stark consequences of ignoring the warning: “If you don’t, you risk your life and the lives of others.”
Low light. Big-rig truckers should drive more slowly in poor or confusing light, like when they’re confronted with lights from traffic, signs, and storefronts.
Headlight limitations. Even with high beams, truckers can only see about 350 to 500 feet ahead. They’ve got to reduce speed to keep stopping distance within that, so they can stop within the range of their headlights. The manual warns, “Otherwise, by the time you see a hazard, you will not have time to stop.”
Clean headlights and other warning lights. Keep lights clean and functional. Dirty headlights further reduce the ability to see in front of the huge truck, and makes it harder for other motorists to see the truck. Headlights should be checked for proper direction and adjustment by a qualified technician. Turn signals and brake lights should also be checked to be sure they’re in clean, working condition. The same holds true for reflectors and other markers on the tractor-trailer; these can make a crucial difference in whether a motorist sees the truck or causes unimaginable tragedy by plowing right under the trailer.
Clean windshield and mirrors. Glare is an enemy of safety. Having a clean windshield—inside and out—helps prevent glare. Dirty mirrors can blot out traffic to the sides or rear.

And there’s one more key precaution before the journey starts: the manual reminds truckers to do a complete pre-trip inspection of their vehicles, as required by federal law. Those inspections include the brakes, and bad brakes cause an astounding number of tractor-trailer crashes. It’s more proof these inspections save lives.

Ignoring the Manual Endangers Us All

Overlooking any one of these precautions can cause a big-rig wreck with severe consequences to innocent people. If you get hurt by a tractor trailer at night, it may well be because a trucker failed to take steps he should have known to keep you safe. But trucking crashes are not the same as car accidents. Serious or even fatal injuries are more common when a truck is involved. It’s important for you to protect yourself and your rights to the maximum compensation possible, especially for both past and future medical bills.

If you have more questions about semi-trailer wrecks, check out our trucking page. You can also download our free report, which features a chapter on these crashes. You can always email or chat with us live right where you are. Also, our phone lines are open for a trucking accident attorney to answer your questions or even set up a free*, no-obligation meeting to answer your questions and see what we can do to help.

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