We share the highways with heavy trucks every day, never expecting them to pose a danger. When truckers act carelessly, it can result in devastating accidents possibly resulting in severe injuries, large medical bills, lost income, and physical and emotional suffering.
A Jackson truck accident lawyer could advocate for drivers and passengers who have been injured due to a truck driver’s negligence. We could investigate the accident’s circumstances, gather evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and represent you in court. Our team of hard-working personal injury attorneys knows the trucking laws and regulations inside and out and wants to help you pursue the compensation you deserve.
A person may be entitled to various types of compensation due to the injuries they have suffered. The specific type of reward is determined by the facts of each individual case. Common types of compensation in truck driving accidents include:
In cases where the trucking accident results in death, a Jackson attorney could help surviving family members pursue compensation for wrongful death damages. Damages collected under a wrongful death case may include burial and funeral costs, medical bills, loss of companionship, and emotional distress of surviving family members.
After a crash, trucking companies will immediately start defending themselves against liability. For example, their insurers may try to get the victim to admit partial fault on record. An injured person should not speak to any insurance companies or other lawyers until they have their own lawyer in Jackson to fight on their behalf for truck accident damages.
An experienced attorney could help determine the defendants in the case. The first is typically the negligent truck driver. Examples of negligence could include traffic violations, reckless driving, distracted driving, or driving under the influence.
A trucking company may also be brought into a suit due to inadequate training, pushing drivers to exceed federal hours of service limits, careless hiring practices, or failure to maintain the vehicles in working order. The manufacturer or distributor of trucking parts could also be a defendant if a defective truck part causes the accident. This could include steering system failure, damaged safety features, brake failure, and tire blowouts.
Third-parties deemed liable may include cargo loaders or other motorists who contributed to the accident. Accidents may occur due to the improper securing of cargo or failure to use appropriate load distribution techniques.
An attorney in Jackson could take different steps to gather evidence, determine liability, and advocate for the injured party’s interests after a truck accident. Pertinent information could include black box data and truck inspections, company hiring records, driver logs, photos of the accident, witness accounts, and police reports. At the consultation legal counsel will determine the accident’s date, time, and location and injuries sustained. An attorney could also review medical records to determine the medical treatment received, the extent of the injuries, and the prognosis of the recovery.
A lawyer may also conduct a thorough analysis of insurance coverage and negotiate a settlement for damages with insurance companies. This could include examining the trucking company’s liability insurance and client’s insurance coverage to assess available compensation. The legal representative could present evidence and negotiate compensation for property damage, lost income, medical compensation, and pain and suffering.
A statute of limitations is a time limit on when an injured person may bring a lawsuit. Under Mississippi Code § 15-1-49, the person injured has three years from the date of the truck accident to file a claim. If the injured person fails to bring the suit within the relevant time period, they will most likely be unable to receive compensation.
By law, trucking companies must follow strict safety regulations. When they cut corners to boost profits at the expense of public safety, we could pursue cases against them.
When you are in an accident, you probably feel overwhelmed, scared, and uncertain about what lies ahead. A Jackson truck accident lawyer could help you pursue compensation and protect your rights. Call today to schedule a consultation.
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