Key Takeaways
If you were injured in a truck accident in Conway, South Carolina, you generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a lawsuit (S.C. Code § 15-3-530). South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule — you can still recover as long as you are Modified — recover if less than 51% at fault, with your award reduced by your percentage of fault. There is no cap on compensatory damages in an ordinary South Carolina injury case. Roden Law represents Conway injury victims on a contingency fee: the consultation is free and there is no fee unless we win.
Why Hire Truck Accident Lawyers in Conway?
A truck crash on the Conway Bypass is rarely survivable at the shoulder, because there is no shoulder. Elevated bridge sections with concrete barriers on both sides turn a rear-end impact into a crush or a fall, and the resulting injuries are catastrophic rather than moderate.
Cases at that severity attract immediate defence investigation, and the evidence that matters is electronic and short-lived: the logging device, the engine control module, dashcam files and the carrier’s maintenance and driver-qualification records. Federal retention periods are measured in months. We demand preservation before those windows close.
Serving all of South Carolina: see our statewide South Carolina Truck Accident Lawyers page for South Carolina’s filing deadline, comparative-fault rule, and how these cases work across the state.
What to Do After a Truck Accident in Conway, SC
- Ensure safety and call 911. Move to a safe location if possible. Call emergency services to report the accident and request medical attention for anyone injured.
- Seek immediate medical attention. Even if injuries seem minor, get examined by a doctor. Some injuries — such as traumatic brain injuries or internal bleeding — may not show symptoms immediately.
- Document the scene. Take photos of all vehicles, injuries, road conditions, traffic signs, and any visible damage. Collect names and contact information from witnesses.
- Exchange information with all parties. Get the other driver's name, insurance information, license plate number, and driver's license number. Do not admit fault or apologize.
- Report the accident to police. South Carolina law requires accident reports when there are injuries or significant property damage. Request a copy of the police report.
- Notify your insurance company. Report the accident to your insurer promptly. Provide factual information only — do not speculate about fault or the extent of your injuries.
- Contact an experienced personal injury attorney. An attorney can protect your rights, handle communications with insurance companies, and help you pursue the full compensation you deserve. Roden Law offers free consultations — call today.
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Types of Truck Accident Cases We Handle in Conway
Filing a Personal Injury Case in Conway
Conway is where Grand Strand personal injury cases are actually filed. The Horry County Court of Common Pleas sits at 1301 2nd Ave., Conway, SC 29526, which means a Myrtle Beach crash, a Surfside Beach crash and a Conway crash all end up before the same court in this town. Complaints are submitted through South Carolina’s mandatory Tyler Odyssey e-filing system, and most cases are routed to mediation before trial under SC ADR Rule 3. Horry County recorded 11,109 collisions and 64 fatal collisions in 2023, the fourth-highest totals in South Carolina per the SCDPS Traffic Collision Fact Book.
Two corridors dominate the local crash picture, and they fail in opposite ways. SC-22, the Conway Bypass, is a high-speed limited-access route carrying freight from I-95 to the coast across elevated bridge sections over the Waccamaw River — where a truck striking stopped traffic has nowhere to go, and neither does anyone in front of it. US-501 between Conway and Myrtle Beach is the reverse: a congested commercial corridor absorbing tourist volume through signalised intersections and constant turning movements. Conway Medical Center is the local Adult Level III trauma centre; the most severe injuries are transferred to Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, an Adult Level I centre.
South Carolina applies a 3-year statute of limitations under S.C. Code § 15-3-530. Recovery is barred once a plaintiff’s own negligence is *greater than* the combined negligence of the defendants — *Nelson v. Concrete Supply Co.* For visitors injured on the Grand Strand, stacked UM/UIM coverage from an out-of-state policy is frequently the difference between a minimum-limits recovery and a full one.
Do I Have a Truck Accident Case in Conway?
Commercial-trucking liability layers federal regulation onto state negligence: violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (49 C.F.R. Parts 350-399) — hours-of-service, driver qualification, vehicle maintenance, drug/alcohol testing, ELD recordkeeping — routinely support *negligence per se* claims against both driver and motor carrier. Defendants typically include the driver, the motor carrier, the broker, the shipper, and the insurer. South Carolina motor carriers are regulated under S.C. Code § 58-23-10 et seq. A 3-year statute of limitations applies under S.C. Code § 15-3-530.
Types of Compensation in South Carolina Truck Accident Cases
Catastrophic medicals, future life-care plans, and substantial lost-earning-capacity claims dominate commercial-truck cases, often justifying multi-policy pursuit (primary + excess + the MCS-90 endorsement required for interstate carriers). Both South Carolina and neighboring states allow full noneconomic recovery with no cap on ordinary commercial-trucking claims. Falsified logs, hours-of-service violations, and gross safety-management failures often justify punitive exposure independent of the underlying compensatory claim.
Roden Law Truck Accident Lawyers in Conway, SC Results at a Glance
| $300M+ | Recovered for injured clients across Georgia and South Carolina |
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| 4.9 / 5.0 | Average client rating across hundreds of verified Google reviews from our six offices |
| 5,000+ | Cases successfully handled since 2013 |
| 62 years | Combined attorney experience across 5 office locations |
Source: Roden Law firm records and verified Google Business Profile reviews, updated August 2026.
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