Jackson Truck Accident Attorneys
Truck accidents are devastating accidents that often result in catastrophic or fatal injuries. Truck accident lawsuits are very complex. State and federal trucking regulations play a large role, and victims are up against large companies and their insurance companies with their dedicated teams of lawyers. Our Jackson truck accident attorneys are here to level the playing field and help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Please contact us right away.
Truck Accident Investigation
Every accident requires thorough investigation, and a truck accident requires a much more in-depth investigation than a regular car accident, by attorneys who are well-versed in trucking regulations. In a trucking accident, the most meaningful evidence often lies in the records kept by truck drivers and trucking companies. Our Jackson truck accident attorneys know what to look for and how to interpret the information we gather.
It is only through relentless investigation that we are able to uncover all of the underlying causes of your accident which can include:
- Driver fatigue
- Unrealistic schedules imposed on truck driver
- Excessive speed
- Improper loading
- Overweight truck
- Inadequately secured load
- Inexperienced or inadequately trained truck driver
- Intoxication
- Inadequately maintained truck
- Defective truck or equipment
- Defective roadway, such as missing or inaccurate height or weight limit sign
- Negligence of another driver
Truck Accident Liability
Once we have determined all of the underlying causes of your truck accident, we will know who can be held responsible for your accident and injuries. We will pursue every avenue of compensation so that you are not short-changed when your case is resolved. Those who may be held liable for a truck accident can include one or more of the following:
- Truck driver
- Trucking company
- Freight shipper
- Freight broker
- Third party logistics provider (3PL)
- Company contracted to perform maintenance and upkeep of trucks
- Truck rental company
- Truck or parts manufacturer
- Government entity responsible for design, construction, and/or maintenance of defective roadway
- Weigh station
- Other negligent driver
If you or someone you love has been injured in a truck accident in Jackson, you have a limited amount of time to take legal action or you will lose your right to compensation. The Jackson truck accident attorneys of Jackson & Tucker, P.C., are here to fight for you and your family. Please call us right away at (866) 252-3535 or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation. We only charge a fee if and when we recover money for you.
