{"podcast":{"title":"The Legal Truth","slug":"the-legal-truth-6591331","podcast_index_feed_id":6591331,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/thelegaltruth/","website_url":"https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/the-legal-truth/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6fc482a6-fe44-498b-8636-060b8c3388d9/The-Legal-Truth-CoverArt-FINAL-Captivate.jpg","author":"Dirk J. Derrick","episode_count":33,"summary":"Car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents…These injuries knock you right off your feet. And sometimes it can seem like a long and painful road to get back on track. When it comes to choosing a personal injury lawyer, you need a lawyer who will listen to you, fight for you, and treat you like family. At Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, we’ve been standing up for injured clients and helping them get what they deserve in South Carolina since 1991. We focus on personal injury law exclusively. Only lawyers work our cases, and we try to help you get the real value of your claims faster. We also pride ourselves on making you feel comfortable (no high-pressure sales tactics here). Welcome to The Legal Truth, a podcast hosted by attorney and firm owner Dirk J. Derrick. We know that the legal process can seem overwhelming. We created this podcast to provide general legal information about the law, lawyers, and the legal process in South Carolina to answer frequently asked questions from people just like you. We’re proud of the over 5,000 five star reviews from our clients, our community and from other attorneys. Contact our dedicated team today about your case at https://www.d…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T16:18:40.591578+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-truth-6591331"},"episode":{"title":"The Truth About What Causes Tractor-Trailer Wrecks","slug":"the-truth-about-what-causes-tractor-trailer-wrecks","published_at":"2026-02-05T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-truth-6591331/the-truth-about-what-causes-tractor-trailer-wrecks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-truth-6591331","url":"https://www.derricklawfirm.com/library/tlt-26-the-truth-about-what-causes-tractor-trailer-wrecks.cfm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/189a2b5f-0cb3-45e8-97ec-beda6d0f981e.mp3","summary":"Tractor-trailer crashes are a devastating problem in South Carolina, which ranks among the top states in the country for fatal crashes involving commercial trucks. Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. discusses the issue with Pearl Carey , on the firm's professional staff. In South Carolina, around 140 to 150 people are killed each year in truck-related crashes. Dirk explains that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations set the minimum standards for interstate trucking companies and can help identify whether crashes result from driver-only incidents or company violations. He also breaks down a large truck crash causation study , which found that driver-related issues were a critical reason in about 87% of crashes. Learn More and Connect ☑️ Dirk J. Derrick, Esq. | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn ☑️ Pearl Carey | Derrick Law Firm | LinkedIn ☑️ Derrick Law Firm on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , Avvo , Google Maps ☑️ Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has included the information on this podcast as a service to the general public. Use of this podcast and any related materials does not in any manner constitute an attorney‐client relationship between Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers and the user. While the information on this podcast is about legal issues, it is not intended as legal advice and should not be used as a substitute for competent legal advice from a licensed professional attorney in your particular state. Anyone seeking specific legal advice or assistance should retain an attorney. Any prior results mentioned do not guarantee a similar outcome. The content reflects the personal views and opinions of the participants in the podcast and are not intended as endorsements of any views or products. This podcast co…","meta_description":"Tractor-trailer crashes are a devastating problem in South Carolina, which ranks among the top states in the country for fatal crashes involving commercia…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1027,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-legal-truth-6591331/episodes/the-truth-about-what-causes-tractor-trailer-wrecks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-legal-truth-6591331/the-truth-about-what-causes-tractor-trailer-wrecks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}