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Fiery Tanker Crash Kills South Carolina Family of Four

When fault on the part of a truck driver or a trucking company results in injury or death, victims may be eligible to recover compensation with the help of a trucking accident attorney.

A family of four died on May 16, 2017 after their vehicle was struck by a tractor trailer that apparently failed to slow in a construction zone.

The driver of a Volvo tanker was traveling south toward a construction zone where crews were painting Interstate 95 near the South Carolina state line. According to state police, the driver did not reduce speed and slammed into a pickup truck, pushing the pick-up forward, causing a chain-reaction crash with two SUVs. The tanker then struck another tractor-trailer, which was pushed into a third semi. Gasoline in the tanker ignited; the Volvo ran onto the shoulder and caught fire.

State Police identified the deceased family as a 32-year-old female, a 25-year-old male, and two daughters, one and four years old. The tanker driver also died. Three people in one of the SUVs and the driver of another were flown to hospitals with serious injuries. They have been reported in stable condition. The drivers of two of the other tractor-trailers were treated and released at the scene.

The fatal crash remains under investigation.

The last thing the injured victims or the family of the deceased need is to face legal and financial issues, but it is important to contact an experienced attorney to understand their rights.

A successful civil claim would enable surviving victims and families who lost loved ones to cover medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering as a result of the crash. Unfortunately, these claims typically take years to settle. Financial strain not only seriously impacts a victim’s life, it also impacts the case. Once a lawsuit is under way, if a plaintiff needs financial assistance, litigation funding may be a valuable option.

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