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Truck Accident Attorneys in Jackson, MS
We Help Victims of Semi-Truck Crashes across Mississippi
When a semi-truck is involved in a serious accident with another vehicle, the insurance company covering the trucking company is often at the scene within hours. They have one goal: minimize their exposure. If you or someone you know was injured in a Mississippi trucking accident, you need someone protecting your interests.
At ‘MAGGIO LAW, our Jackson truck accident attorneys and dedicated staff work closely with our clients to pursue the full compensation they deserve, for the payment of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and other losses. We offer a free initial consultation to explain your rights and answer your questions.
Our Jackson, MS truck accident lawyers are available 24/7 to discuss your case in a free consultation. Call (601) 265-6869 to get started.
Why Do Truck Accidents Happen?
When you choose ‘MAGGIO LAW, we will work tirelessly to find out why your truck accident happened and which driver, company, or other party is responsible. This opens the door to the recovery of financial compensation, which is typically paid by the at-fault party’s insurance provider.
In our experience, trucking accidents may be caused by:
- Distracted driving
- Improper merging
- Texting while driving
- Following too closely
- Improper lane changes
- Drug and/or alcohol use
- Fatigued/overworked truck drivers
- Overloaded or improperly loaded trucks
- Defective or poorly maintained truck parts
- Speeding or driving too fast for current conditions
IT'S HOW WE WIN. Hundreds of millions recovered
RECENT SETTLEMENTS & VICTORIES
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$8,800,000 Personal Injury
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$8,700,000 Personal Injury
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$5,900,000 Car Accident Injury
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$2,634,750 18-wheeler Settlement
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$2,100,000 18-Wheeler Settlement
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$1,473,396 Rankin County Motor Vehicle Accident
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$1,150,000 Car Wreck Settlement
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$1,000,000 Car Wreck Settlement
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$1,000,000 Slip and Fall Settlement
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$950,000 Car Wreck
Who Can I Sue? Who Is Responsible in a truck accident?
There are several parties that could be responsible for your trucking accident. Identifying these can benefit you by maximizing available assets and insurance proceeds. Our Jackson truck accident lawyers will work diligently to determine who should be held accountable based on the cause of the collision, vehicle ownership, whether the driver was an employee or contractor, and other factors.
One or more of the following parties may be liable for a trucking accident:
- The trucking company: UPS, FEDEX, Waste Management, or any commercial business
- The owner of the freight being towed and/or hauled
- The owner of the trailer, which is often different from the cab of the semi
- The truck driver
- The loading/shipping company
As a result, truck accidents may involve multiple insurance carriers and complex ownership schemes. To ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve, you should hire an attorney who is experienced in handling truck accident cases. At ‘MAGGIO LAW, you will get just that. You will get dedicated, personalized service tailored to your case.
Why Properly Investigating A Truck Accident Is Critical
Accidents involving trucks can be complicated if you do not have a good personal injury attorney to put up a strong case against a trucking company. Most trucking firms understand what it means for a truck to get involved in a road accident; hence, they invest a lot in defending accident claims involving their trucks.
Therefore, if you are a victim of a truck accident, you need to have sufficient evidence to successfully convince the court of law that you deserve compensation. Failure to have enough evidence weakens your case, leading to lack of compensation. Thus, proper investigation following a truck accident is essential for winning your case. A thorough truck accident investigation helps to dig deeper into the facts of the accident.
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Unlike other firms in the area, we always make sure that every case we take on is handled directly by one our partners. We never offload cases to paralegals, legal aids, or assistants.
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Regardless of the size or scope of your case, we always provide free initial consultations to our clients. Even if you can't make it into the office, we'll meet you or your family at the most convenient location possible.
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At our firm, our goal to help the injured people of Mississippi following a work-related injury, car wreck, or other accident that results in serious injury or death. When we take on your case, we don't get paid unless you do. There are NO FEES unless we win!