Trucker Punished After Causing Fiery Semi-Truck Accident in South Carolina
Fiery truck accidents in South Carolina can be particularly dangerous for obvious reasons. A recent incident shows how common these crashes can be, and this particular crash seems to have been caused by trucker negligence. What if you were injured by similar negligence? Could a South Carolina truck accident lawyer help you pursue compensation?
Trucker Was Driving “Too Fast for Conditions” Before Fiery Collision
Officials in South Carolina say that a trucker was driving too fast for conditions moments before a fiery crash on I-85. The semi-truck went off the road before veering into a guardrail and smashing into an overpass pillar. The truck then burst into flames. The trucker suffered only minor injuries, and no one else was involved in the collision.
Footage from the scene shows billowing smoke and flames erupting from the semi-truck. The intensity of the fire may be due to explosive or flammable cargo, such as liquid fuel. Although the footage was grainy, it may depict a tanker trailer. These semi-trucks can cause dangerous explosions when they crash. While the trucker received a ticket for the crash, it is not clear whether he will be allowed to continue driving semi-trucks in the future.
Potential Damages for Fiery Semi-Truck Crashes in South Carolina
Fiery semi-truck crashes can be devastating for victims in South Carolina. Explosions and fires can cause various injuries in addition to ailments typically associated with truck accidents. These include burns, smoke inhalations, and explosion-related injuries. Explosions can be particularly destructive, easily causing death, amputations, shrapnel-related lacerations, and more.
These injuries can lead to expensive medical bills, funeral costs, and many months of lost wages. In fact, some burn victims may never work again after these truck accidents. Fiery truck accidents may also lead to non-economic, psychological issues like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, disfigurement, and much more.
Can I Sue a Trucking Company After a Fiery Crash?
Yes, South Carolina is an at-fault or “tort” state, which allows you to sue trucking companies in many situations. If you can establish that the trucker made some kind of mistake or violated traffic laws, you could hold the company liable for your injuries. This might be something as simple as breaking the speed limit before causing a fiery crash.
Your trucking accident lawyer can help you establish negligence and hold trucking companies accountable. Even if you were partially to blame for your own accident, a claim might still be possible.
Can a South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyer Help After a Fiery Crash?
A South Carolina truck accident lawyer may be able to help if you were injured in a fiery semi-truck crash. These accidents may lead to burns, psychological trauma, smoke inhalation, and many other injuries. They are also frequently caused by trucker negligence, as the recent incident highlights. Contact Mickelsen & Dalton, LLC for more information.
Sources:
foxcarolina.com/2025/10/23/scdot-fiery-18-wheeler-crash-causes-all-lanes-shut-down-i-85-anderson-co/
wspa.com/news/local-news/watch-tractor-trailer-catches-fire-on-i-85-in-oconee-co/
