Car and Truck Accidents ◊ Serious Personal Injury ◊ Greenville Attorney
Truck and auto accidents have the potential to cause serious injuries, life-long disabilities and even wrongful death. The lives of the victims and their families are changed forever. These cases can be very difficult to litigate since, frankly, there have been so many bogus claims in the past. When I am convinced that a claim is serious and legitimate, however, I am not reluctant to take this kind of case on. Just last year, I handled an intersection collision case in Charlotte, North Carolina, where the damages were in the millions of dollars and the defendant had been talking on her cell phone at the time she ran the red light.
In South Carolina, if your negligence in your car or truck accident is less than or equal to the other party or parties' negligence you may be able to recover for you injuries and the damage to your vehicle. In North Carolina, you cannot recover if you were negligent yourself to any degree.
I am William D. Herlong, a personal injury lawyer with almost 25 years of legal experience. I am an AV-Rated* lawyer and a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. I have the trial experience and skill and can help you take on any opponent. For a free consultation to discuss your options after a truck accident or car crash, call 864-382-3800 or contact my offices online any time.
My clients are my teammates. I may have knowledge about the law, but only you have knowledge about your personal history — and that's what's most important. I work closely with each client to develop a strategy that will help them recover the full, fair compensation they need. I am proud to say that most of my clients become my friends by the end of the case.
Truck Accidents: Serious Injuries, Skilled Opposition
Because semi trucks, tractor trailers and other commercial vehicles are so massive, they tend to cause serious personal injuries or wrongful death when they collide with passenger vehicles. These accidents happen with a certain degree of regularity, and trucking companies are very experienced at handling these cases and minimizing their liability. It is very important that you find an attorney who is up to this challenge.
Expert Testimony ◊ Technical Knowledge
When the basic facts of a case are in dispute, it's impossible for a jury to make a clear, fair decision. For that reason, I take an expert-intensive approach to handling my clients' claims. Medical experts can clearly demonstrate the full extent of injuries. Accident reconstruction experts can shed definitive light on how the accident was caused and who was at fault. Mechanical experts can inspect trucks and automobiles to find out if maintenance problems caused the accident. Life care planners are often necessary to show the jury the financial effect of an injury over a person's lifetime.
To schedule a free initial consultation, call 864-382-3800 or contact my offices online.
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