Compensation for Trucking Crash Victims
The attorneys of Moffett Law Firm, P.L.L.C., in Tupelo and Amory, Mississippi, represent people who were seriously injured in 18-wheeler wrecks and crashes involving other large, commercial trucks.
An 18-wheeler accident is different from a typical car accident in a number of ways.
- More serious injuries: Because of their massive size, semi tractor trailers are more likely to cause extremely serious injuries and fatalities.
- Different regulations: Commercial trucks must comply with state and federal regulations that cover everything from the number of consecutive hours a driver can remain behind the wheel to the size of the load to the safety markings the truck must display.
- More responsible parties: There are numerous possible sources of financial compensation in an 18-wheeler accident. The driver, the owner of the tractor, the owner of the trailer, the shop that maintained the vehicle and the warehouse that loaded it may all share responsibility for damages.
- Skilled opponents: The companies that insure 18-wheelers will have an investigator on the scene within hours of the accident, gathering evidence that will protect their interests. Who will be there to protect you?
Our attorneys understand the state and federal regulations that affect trucking companies. If a big rig was involved in an accident while the trailer was overloaded, for example, it could be easier to prove negligence. Lawyers who do not understand these rules can miss opportunities that can benefit their clients.
We Know What to Look For and Where to Look
We move quickly to obtain as much evidence as possible from the truck, the accident scene and any witnesses. We will obtain the truck's black box data recorder and examine the driver's record and the truck's maintenance record. When necessary, we will hire an accident reconstructionist to determine what caused the wreck.
In one of our cases we obtained a million dollars for our client who was involved in a truck accident caused by improper loading of the trailer. In another case, we obtained a million dollars for our client who was struck by a truck while he was working on his vehicle on the shoulder of the highway.
If you were injured in a truck accident, please contact Moffett Law Firm, P.L.L.C., by e-mail or call toll free 888-341-7044.
