Mississippi law prohibits all drivers from texting while driving, including reading, writing, and sending text-based messages. For truck drivers, who control larger vehicles and need to pay closer attention to the movement of other vehicles around them, texting and driving can prove an even more devastating risk. Texting and driving truck accidents in Jackson often lead to substantial damages for those harmed. If you were injured in an accident with a texting driver, an experienced truck accident attorney can help you go over your next steps and pursue compensation.
Texting and driving means a driver is facing all three major types of distraction behind the wheel. They have to take their eyes off the road to look at the text message, they must remove at least one hand from the wheel to control the phone, and their attention is taken away from the task of driving for an undetermined amount of time to respond to it.
For truckers in Jackson, texting distractions while driving can substantially increase the risk of accidents. Not only do truck drivers need more time to respond to changes in the road, but they also need to keep track of other drivers around them to avoid getting caught with a vehicle in their blind spots that they cannot see. Distractions can also cause truck drivers to miss changes in traffic signals or even to drift out of their assigned lane.
In Jackson, liability for texting and driving truck accidents usually rests with the truck driver. A citation for distracted driving can serve as useful evidence in your case, making it easier for you to file a personal injury claim.
However, even without a citation, you and your attorney can often use the truck driver’s other behaviors—including drifting out of their assigned lane of traffic, tailgating, or changing lanes on top of a vehicle in their blind spot—to establish the truck driver’s negligence and pursue compensation for your injuries.
Mississippi is an at-fault state when it comes to car accidents, which means that when a driver’s negligence causes an accident, their insurance policy will cover the damages related to the event. Our skilled attorneys can help you go over the damages you suffered and include them in a comprehensive injury claim. Truck accident claims usually include compensation for:
You will not miss out on any compensation you deserve from your texting and driving truck accident with the help of a Jackson Lawyer from the Weldy Law Firm.
Texting and driving truck accidents in Jackson frequently mean severe injuries and high medical bills, not to mention the other significant non-monetary losses you can face as a result. At Weldy Law Firm, we make insurance pay and fight for the justice you deserve. Contact us today for a free consultation about your claim.
