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Q:

What are the common causes of truck accident?

A:

There are many potential causes for a tractor trailor accident. They include:  

Hiring a unqualified or proven bad driver;
Lack of Training on the part of the truck driver;
Lack of driving experience
Overloaded Trucks;
Trucks loaded improperly allowing material to shift;
Poorly maintained equipment on the trucks; 
A tired driver who has driven too many hours without rest.
Speeding;
Inattention; 
Driving aggressively; 
Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol; 
Unsafe safety equipment; and
Violating Federal standards. 



The Derrick Law Firm is located in Conway, the county seat and the location of the Horry County Courthouse. Mr. Derrick serves clients throughout Horry County including those from Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove Beach, Little River,  North Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach,  Surfside Beach, Garden City, Carolina Forest, Loris, and Aynor. The Derrick Law Firm also accepts cases from surrounding counties including Georgetown, Georgetown County, Marion, Mullins, Pawley's Island, Murrells Inlet, Litchfield Beach, Florence, and Dillon.  A substantial part of our practice is representing visitors to our area from other states.
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