Because a semi-truck with a trailer attached is several times longer, taller, and heavier than the average passenger car, the drivers of these massive commercial vehicles must always be aware of their surroundings. This duty of care includes an obligation to use their mirrors, physically turn in their seats, and check automated collision detection systems regularly to ensure they do not collide with anything or anyone in one of their truck’s blind spots.
However, not every truck driver is diligent about doing this, which can lead to preventable crashes with life-altering consequences. Fortunately, our seasoned truck accident attorneys know exactly how to take effective legal action over blind-spot truck accidents in Jackson. Let us put our experience to work and help you get the compensation you need.
Like every vehicle, tractor-trailers have blind spots directly beyond the front bumpers, directly behind the rear bumpers, and in roughly diagonal shapes stretching out from and along the left and right sides. Unlike other vehicles, semi-truck blind spots are big enough to hide entire passenger cars from the driver’s view, making it extra important for truckers to check their blind spots carefully and consistently before changing lanes, merging, or turning.
People driving near tractor-trailers must also know where a truck’s blind spots are and stay out of them as much as possible. While truck drivers are often primarily at fault for blind-spot crashes in Jackson, any comparative fault you hold for injuries through your misconduct can lead to you missing out on compensation you otherwise would have been entitled to receive under Mississippi Code § 11-7-15.
Whether at a busy intersection, on an interstate highway, or anywhere else, a negligent driver striking a car can cause long-lasting and life-threatening harm. When filing a blind-spot truck collision suit in Jackson, it is important to account for past and future losses relative to the accident, including:
In addition to ensuring you get every cent of restitution you need for your unique losses, our lawyers can help you navigate the cap placed on recovery for non-economic forms of harm under Mississippi Code § 11-1-60. This often significantly influences the outcome of claims regarding catastrophic injuries.
Even if it seems obvious to you that a truck driver did not check their blind spots properly before colliding with you on the road, proving that during insurance negotiations or in civil court can be difficult. People who try to sue over such wrecks rarely get the full compensation they need and deserve for all their damages—sometimes they receive no money at all.
We can ensure your legal proceedings go smoothly and give you the best chance of recovery after blind-spot truck accidents in Jackson. Call Weldy Law Firm today to learn more.
