Because of the size and inherent dangerous nature of driving a large truck, it is common for drivers of these vehicles to face serious injuries or death when collisions happen. Both the insurance process and civil lawsuits can be used to help a victim or their family members recover their expenses related to the accident, such medical costs.
A man has died after his truck was involved in an accident in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.
Truck driver dies after drifting off of the road and flipping over
The collision occurred on a Saturday morning at around 11:30 am in the north part of Spartanburg County. The South Carolina Highway Patrol responded to Cooley Springs Road near the intersection of Pleasant Trail to the accident scene. A preliminary investigation led officers to believe that the truck went off of the right hand side of the road, went into a culvert, and then overturned. After emergency crews arrived, the truck driver was taken to Spartanburg Medical Center. He was pronounced dead later at the hospital, and the coroner identified the victim as a 62 year old male from Chesnee.
No exact cause of the truck accident or information about the driver’s actions immediately before the incident was released.
How can a family receive the maximum amount of compensation after an accident?
Most insurance policies will have a limit for the amount that will be paid out to cover liability and bodily injuries. In many cases, this may not be enough to cover expenses related to a fatal accident such as hospital bills, funeral and burial costs, and the wages that the victim would have earned for their family if they were still alive. The only way to recover a significant amount is through a civil lawsuit for personal injuries or a wrongful death. It is possible that lawsuits for serious or deadly accidents can reach settlement agreements or judgments for amounts in the thousands or millions of dollars. Insurance companies generally do not pay out such large amounts in the absence of an umbrella policy or some kind of other special coverage that can be expensive.
It is possible to get an estimate of the value of a lawsuit?
While it would be convenient, there is generally no way to get an estimate of the value of a civil lawsuit without speaking to an attorney. This is because there are many factors that go into the calculation of damages, and no two accidents are exactly the same. A conversation with a lawyer is always necessary to find the potential value of a case along with other important pieces of information. As a general rule, accidents that are more serious and cause permanent injuries or death tend to pay out more than minor accidents, but in the law there are always exceptions to general rules and principles. Meet with a local lawyer and have a thorough conversation with them before making any important decisions.
A local lawyer can provide more help and information after a truck accident
There are attorneys licensed in the state of South Carolina who practice in the Spartanburg area available to take your case. You can start the process by browsing the listings on USAttorneys.com and scheduling an initial consultation.
