Trucking Accidents in Mississippi
With 70 fatal crashes in 2008, deaths due to trucking accidents in Mississippi were lower than in the past decade, according to the national Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Although truck accidents are claiming fewer lives, injury inflicted through trucking accidents in Mississippi can be devastating
Weighing in at five to 40 tons fully loaded, large trucks with single or multiple trailers are a necessary part of our economy. But despite complex state and federal regulations, driver fatigue, cargo shifting, maintenance issues, and distractions from mobile phones and other electronics still make big rigs a predominant highway danger.
Collision with an 18-wheeler can cause serious injury including:
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
- Traumatic brain injury
- Death
- Broken bones, serious burns, and lacerations
Easily seen but not easily avoided
Although semi-trucks are easily seen, they are not always easily avoided. Driver error occurs, a load shifts, or brakes fail and a collision results. If you or a loved one are injured in a Mississippi truck accident, experienced legal counsel can help you gain compensation for the injuries and damage you experienced.
With over 30 years experience with personal injury matters, Mississippi truck accident attorneys at the Gardner Law Firm, PC are dedicated to providing skilled legal assistance to clients who suffered injury in a trucking accident in southern Mississippi. Located in Pascagoula, Biloxi, and Hattiesburg, the firm works aggressively to pursue rightful compensation for your injuries.
Quickly retaining qualified legal counsel in the aftermath of a trucking accident in Mississippi is critical to a successful legal outcome. Although contacting a lawyer after a serious accident seems difficult, our Mississippi truck accident lawyers give you the peace of mind to concentrate on healing by:
- Pursuing fragile evidence from accident scenes including photographs, debris, and skid marks easily erased with time and traffic
- Locating accident witnesses to support your claim and expert witnesses to support your need for compensation
- Working with local law enforcement to investigate accident reports and other documentation including truck manuals, maintenance, and other operating logs maintained by semi-truck drivers
- Carefully building a solid legal case to achieve the financial compensation needed to rebuild your future.
We can help you with a Mississippi truck accident
If you or a loved one has suffered injury from in a truck accident in Mississippi, we can help. Contact the Gardner Law Firm, PC online or call 228-471-4204 for a free, initial consultation to discuss your case.
