Truck Accident Lawyer in Simpsonville

Commercial truckers play an important role in South Carolina and America’s economy. They’re absolutely essential for transporting goods and keeping our economy thriving. Unfortunately, they also create increased dangers for others on the road.

If you or a loved one suffered harm in a collision with a big rig, a truck accident lawyer in Simpsonville may be able to help. At the Law Office of Rhett Burney, our personal injury attorneys are here to help you get the fair compensation you deserve. Contact our Simpsonville truck accident attorney today for a strategy session consultation.

Are You Entitled to Compensation After a Truck Accident?

If you’ve suffered any harm following a collision involving a tractor-trailer, there’s a chance that you’re entitled to financial compensation.

However, this isn’t the case in all such accidents. That’s because the liability of a third party must typically be established. In a court of law, this usually means injury victims have to prove the following three elements:

Duty of care: Truck drivers, carrier companies, cargo loaders, and others involved in the industry have a duty not to act in such a way that may endanger others.
Violation of duty: Establishing that a duty of care exists is not difficult, but one must also show that this duty was violated in some way.
Harm resulting from violation: Violations of duty happen all the time, but they don’t always lead to harm. When they do, it’s possible that the victim may be entitled to compensation.

For example, truck drivers have a duty to not drive recklessly on America’s highways. If a driver decides to text while behind the wheel, they are in direct violation of this duty.

However, no compensation is due if such actions never cause harm. If a trucker rear-ends another vehicle and causes injuries to its driver, though, their violation has led directly to harm. In this and similar situations, accident victims should seek the help of a truck accident lawyer in Simpsonville.

Who Is at Fault for Commercial Truck Collisions?

When a large truck accident occurs, it’s common to immediately blame the trucker. When a truck driver is clearly at fault, there’s a strong chance that an experienced attorney can get a fair settlement on your behalf. This can often be done without going to court since insurance companies prefer to avoid costly litigation whenever possible. However, these insurers usually don’t make things easy.

In many instances, they’ll claim their drivers were not at fault. In reality, statistics do show that truckers are rarely at fault for such accidents. However, what about carrier companies that don’t properly maintain their vehicles? What about cargo loaders who don’t ensure loads are balanced before departure?

Then again, perhaps an accident was due to unmaintained roads — and no one in the commercial transport industry is liable at all. Clearly, establishing liability in these personal injury cases can be complex. This is why you should speak with a Simpsonville truck accident lawyer at the Law Office of Rhett Burney today. We can help identify liable parties in your case.

Commercial truck accidents often involve multiple responsible parties. Apart from the truck driver, liability may extend to trucking companies, maintenance providers, cargo loaders, and even manufacturers of faulty truck parts.

Trucking companies have an obligation to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained and that drivers comply with federal safety regulations. Failure to uphold these duties can make them liable for accidents.

Moreover, evidence such as maintenance records, driver logs, and cargo manifests play a critical role in determining fault. Truck accident claims can be complicated by the involvement of insurance adjusters who aim to minimize payouts by disputing liability or the severity of injuries. Our firm understands these tactics and works diligently to protect your rights and seek maximum compensation.

In some cases, poor road conditions or distracted driving by other motorists contribute to collisions. Even if the truck driver is not at fault, victims may still be entitled to compensation. A thorough investigation is essential to uncover critical evidence at the accident scene, including witness statements and traffic camera footage.

Our Simpsonville truck accident lawyers are skilled in handling such complex cases involving multiple parties and legal nuances.

If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in a truck accident, do not delay in seeking legal advice. The sooner you consult with a knowledgeable Simpsonville truck accident attorney, the better your chances of preserving critical evidence and building a strong personal injury claim under South Carolina law. Contact our personal injury law firm today for a free consultation to discuss your case and explore your options.

What if You’re Partially Liable for an Accident?

One of the biggest mistakes made by personal injury victims is making assumptions. Sometimes they’ll assume no one was liable for their injuries. There are also times when they’ll think the harm they suffered — which can include emotional distress — doesn’t qualify for financial recovery.

Even worse, they’ll assume their own actions prevent them from receiving compensation. Fortunately, this isn’t the case in Simpsonville SC.

We live in a modified comparative negligence state. This means that truck accident victims can recover compensation as long as they’re not more than 50% at fault for their own injuries.

Therefore, you should never assume what you may or may not be entitled to. Our truck accident lawyers in Simpsonville can help you understand your rights and potential compensation. Reach out today.

Contact Our Truck Accident Lawyers in Simpsonville Today

Suffering a serious injury, being unable to work, and emotional trauma are often just the tip of the iceberg after involvement in an accident. Anyone who has gone through this understands how scary the situation can be.

The only thing more disheartening than finding yourself in this position is when you’re there due to the reckless negligence of other parties. Fortunately, this isn’t something you have to go through on your own.

At the Law Office of Rhett Burney, our truck accident lawyers in Simpsonville are prepared to help. And since there’s no charge for your initial consultation, you have nothing to lose by reaching out. Contact us today at 864 689 4482 to schedule your strategy session case evaluation. We’ll advocate tirelessly on your behalf.

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      Hello Everyone
I wanted to leave a review from the start to the finish.I recently hired Mr. Rhett Burney to represent me in my child custody modification. It’s deeply involved and the most important thing for me right now and the future is about spending more time with my kids 4&8.  To start off the two ladies at the front desk are very friendly and know me by name already and the office is spotless clean and each time I have gone for a consultation they have asked if I need anything like water. I’ve been dealing with Kristi as my paralegal and she is very through and allows me to put things in my own words which I like because I wanna be a part of getting custody of my boys. I’ve spoken to Mr. Burney on numerous occasions and finally met him this week and he sharp, respectful and I really walked out of the office feeling like he truly wanted to represent me and was already on my side.  I walked out of the office with my head held high, in great spirit and feeling like someone believes me and this nightmare I’ve been living.  On top of all this he & Kristi appear to be two or three steps ahead of me. In our sit down conversation he tried to move me along as to not wanna waste time or bill me for wasted time and money. With that said I don’t feel like they are billing me for wasted time. I truly feel like he’s going to present my case as clearly in court to the Judge as possible and give me the best chance to win and with it being a fair fight I truly feel that my position as a father will be defended. I also realize the end result will be determined my God’s will and the wisdom & understanding of the Judge I’m motivated to keep my kids in my life. The consultation fees and overall representation fees are not cheap but for what’s at steak it’s not crazy. The old truth of you get what you pay for come into play here.  If you want the best you have to pay and in 2026 I’m sure there are many attorneys offices that charge more and you get a whole lot less. With all that said I hope we can walk away with a victory and it will be the best amount of money I’ve ever spent and it will be the biggest win of my life. I will eventually add onto this review as the case continues as Mr. Burney stated “this is not a sprint but a marathon”.  God bless those who are reading the review and good luck in your search for an attorney but the buck should stop with him & his office.
     
   JOE JACOB 
 1 October 2026
 
 
 
 
    Worse divorce lawyer he won't even fight for you all he tells you its best to take their offer when you clearly keep telling him no. I felt like I was forced into taking a offer I should have never did only to find out my husband lawyer used to work for mine take my advice go somewhere else
     
   Kayla Carrillo 
 15 September 2026
 
 
 
 
    I retained Mr. Bernie’s services to help me petition the court for the sale of property instead of waiting the eight month creditors period.  His office was slow to respond at all times, I would wait weeks for a return message or not get one at all.  Apparently the lawyer, who I never spoke with, is usually out due to medical issues, and his office is falling apart. While I’ve been there they have claimed that the post office lost their mail, and their phones were down at one point , etc.  After all this, I got a court date nine days before The end of the eight month waiting period for the sale of the home. Therefore, I didn’t end up needing their services at all and wasted my money and felt taken advantage of during this very difficult period.
     
   Stacy fender 
 5 August 2026
 
 
 
 
    Unfortunately, I have had less than desirable legal representation from this law firm. I have been working with them for a year, but to no avail. My situation is arguably worse due to the lack of communication and consideration regarding my case. I will be searching elsewhere after feeling unheard, unseen, and overall dismissed when voicing my concerns.
     
   Amber 
 25 July 2026
 
 
 
 
    Recently completed Wills with the Law Office of Rhett Burney,  We were very happy with the process and exceptional service provided by Shelby Flagg and Attorney Fisk.
     
   john martins 
 16 July 2026
 
 
 
 
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They seem to be too busy to remember why you are paying them. Also, they have you sign paperwork where you lose the rest of your retainer of $5000  even if they do not do their job and you want to switch to a different attorneys office in the very beginning when the charges are still very little but you can see that you arn't getting results. They find it very difficult if not impossible to hold POAs or executors accountable. The estate is still not resolved but we feel we are better off without this office. The attorney stated that transparency comes from just having an attorney. Well, I disagree. I'm glad I did not hire them for a divorce or for a criminal case. I would be screwed even worse. If you are looking for an estate attorney, I would recommend that you find an attorneys office where estates is all they do and have a reputation of communicating and follow through. This office charges too much for the little you get and they don't even remember the details of your particular case or focus on what you tell them is a priority. I would give a  negative five stars if I could as this was a very very expensive and disappointing experience!
     
   Jim Phillis 
 2 July 2026
 
 
 
 
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This review was slow in coming because life gets very busy. This will be a long review. We were first time users of an estate attorney. We chose this place because they had good Google reviews. We regret it. The very first day, we were told by the attorney that if we retained them that an email would be sent to the estate exectutor requesting proof of the deposit we wanted proof of. This seemed to be an indicator that they were motivated to deliver the results we wanted, so we retained them. No email was sent that day. We hired this office because we felt the need for estate transparency with the priority being 2 months of bank statements for when the power of attorneys were active before my mom passed away because of some shady things that they had already done. We wanted complete detailed transparency of the executor as he had stated that he would not promise to carry out our mom's will and happened to be a good friend of the sneaky power of attorneys. We wanted proof of a particular deposit made by the executor. We told the attorney that our mom's costume jewelry was NOT priority because we would be able to sort that out between us. We had just successfully emptied her whole house between us  without mediation. For almost $7,000 we got proof of that one deposit, the magical discovery of an unknown retirement account and the costume jewelry we said wasn't important. The retirement account was revealed because the executor secretly gave the prior power of attorneys the paperwork (they are good friends) and the prior POA's were physically unable to complete the forms due to not having all SSN's needed. They called my sister trying to get the info they needed but she would not comply. So they had no other choice than to turn it over to the attorney if they wanted the money (my other sister and her spouse were the prior POAs).  Otherwise, no one would have known about this account including the attorney.  The attorneys office wanted more money to move forward after only delivering that much.  Another attorneys office said that the initial retainer payment of $5000 was plenty of money to get everything we were asking for. The office manager hung up on me when I was trying to let her know how unhappy we were with so little results. My sister had been mailed a subpoena related to the 2 months of bank statements we wanted not even uploaded to my file that when I inquired I was told by the attorney that it was not being pursued. I was telling the office manager this. Before she hung up on me mid sentence, the office manager said that her office doesn't do that kind of thing. But they did. We asked this office to plead our case for the estate to cover this bill because it was because of the executor' actions we felt forced to get an attorney in the first place.  They seemed more focused on being nice to the executor obtained estate attorney than getting what we wanted and they were not  capable  of making that happen. I don't believe they even explained anything as to why it was being requested. We did not trust this office to pursue anything else as they had had a whole year to produce the 2 months of bank statements we had requested and had indicated that it could be done but did nothing during the estate waiting period to obtain them even after I gave the investigator all of the information they needed. Getting these statements did not need to wait at all as it pertained to the 2 prior months of my mom's passing and while the POA's were in effect. We never got them.  Their billing is confusing if you have never had an estate attorney before. They don't initially tell you that the bills are coming from the account they deposited your retainer in. We found that out after being aghast that we were being billed again so quickly. Also, the communication at first had much to be desired but did get a little better with the addition of a new paralegal. This office may be great for other kinds of cases but we definitely would not recommend this office for estate matters. If we could give negative 5 stars, we would!
     
   Lorinda Phillis 
 2 July 2026
 
 
 
 
    I came in needing help with power of attorney paperwork and a transfer on death deed — topics that can feel overwhelming when you’re not familiar with the legal process. From start to finish, my experience was exceptional. Ms. Leslie Fisk took the time to walk me through everything clearly, making sure I actually understood what I was signing and why. I never felt rushed or confused, and I genuinely felt at ease throughout the whole process. Her attention to detail was impressive — nothing was overlooked. I’m so grateful to have had her help, compassion and thoroughness for something this important. Highly recommend!
     
   Melissa 
 26 June 2026
 
 
 
 
    I had a fantastic experience working with Rhett Burney! From the moment we started, he handled my traffic ticket case with such professionalism, and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome—the case was dismissed!
Quick to respond, making everything super easy to understand. His attention to detail and professionalism gave me such confidence that I was in good hands.
Thank you so much for your outstanding service
     
   Sam Abazeed 
 25 June 2026
 
 
 
 
    “ Before hiring Bill and his team, I had worked with two other law firms in an attempt to resolve my case, but I never felt that I was getting the guidance and support I needed. From the moment I hired Bill and his team, I knew I was in good hands. They were professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and truly cared about helping me through a very difficult and emotional process.

Throughout my case, they kept me informed, answered all of my questions, and always made sure I understood my options. Their dedication, compassion, and hard work gave me confidence during one of the most challenging times in my life. Thanks to Bill and the entire team, my case was finally resolved, and I am incredibly grateful for everything they did for me.
     
   Douglas Pineda 
 24 June 2026

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