Trucking & Transportation Law
Running a transportation and cargo business can be both fruitful and stressful— trucking companies worry about:
- Delivering goods at designated times
- Product damage liability
- Driving conditions
- Personal injuries related to trucking accidents
- Following federal regulations
- Employee-related issues
- Products liability
- Premises liability
- Workers’ compensation
All of these issues are industry concerns and any mistakes can bring lawsuits and costly litigation from customers, other drivers, employees, and the government. The lawyers at McKay, Cauthen, Settana & Stubley, P.A. understand your company’s fast-paced schedule. We recognize that legal entanglements can harm your business’s commerce and reputation, and that any lawsuits must be handled quickly and effectively.
Centrally located to meet South Carolina’s legal needs
Located in Columbia, South Carolina, our law firm represents:
- Interstate transportation businesses
- Intrastate trucking companies
- Shippers
- Motor carriers
- Freight forwarders
- Trailer leasers
- Trailer manufacturers
- Insurance carriers
- Self-insured transport companies
Our firm covers all civil litigation matters that arise while running a trucking business. Our attorneys are experienced in all areas of business and commercial law and have extensive knowledge of both federal and state transportation regulations.
Protecting your workers and your company’s public image
It is no secret that many motorists feel unsafe while driving near a tractor-trailer. These nerves cause tense driving and frequent accidents. According to AAA and the Department of Transportation, up to 75% of fatal accidents involving trucks are caused by the other driver, and 35% of those accidents result from the other driver’s unawareness of trucks’ blind spots. Your lawyer at McKay Cauthen keeps abreast of the latest transportation studies and laws. We research all claims thoroughly and vigorously litigate your lawsuit.
Your drivers should be on the road—not in the courtroom
Our attorneys’ experience and knowledge of trucking law provides all of our transportation clients with effective defense against civil claims. We come up with the optimal strategy for your case and implement proven legal methods to reach the best results for your case.
For the latest trucking news, visit ETrucker, an online trucking journal
