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It’s well known that distracted driving is dangerous. Just glancing down at your phone for even five seconds while speeding down the highway equates to traveling the full length of a football field blind. It doesn’t matter what type of vehicle you’re driving; the results are always the same — a crash that could result […]
Category Archives: Truck Accidents
Truck Accidents
Mississippi’s Move Over Law: Why Tow Truck Operators Are Still Being Struck on the Job
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Jul
Jul
A tow truck operator’s most dangerous moment often isn’t the tow itself. It’s the several minutes spent standing at the roadside: hooking up chains, positioning a dolly, operating a winch, all while hazard lights flash and traffic keeps moving at highway speed. For that stretch of time, the operator has no vehicle around them at […]
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Jan
Jan
A fully loaded semi can weigh 80,000 pounds. Your car weighs maybe 4,000. When those two collide on I-55 or I-20 here in Jackson, the physics are brutal, and the medical bills reflect it. So it’s a nasty surprise when you find out the trucking company’s insurance won’t come close to covering what you’re owed. […]
23
Dec
Dec
Losing a family member in a trucking accident is devastating to those left behind. Often, the family is unsure where to start recovering from the tragedy. Medical bills, funeral and burial costs pile up quickly at a time when you just want to grieve. Understanding your rights and the steps to take after a wrongful […]
Truck Accidents
5 Federal Trucking Regulations That Can Turn a Jackson Truck Crash Case in Your Favor
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Oct
Oct
If you’ve ever driven through Jackson, Mississippi, you know how busy our highways can get. Commercial trucks that move goods across the southeastern United States use I-55 and I-20 as a crossroads. Every day, hundreds of 18-wheelers drive through our city. This trade is essential for our economy, but it also risks Mississippi drivers. The […]
19
Sep
Sep
A collision with an 18-wheeler or commercial truck can instantly change your life. The size and weight of these vehicles—often weighing up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded—mean that truck accidents frequently result in catastrophic injuries, extensive property damage, and overwhelming medical bills. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck […]
25
Aug
Aug
If you’ve been injured in a truck accident in Jackson, you need to know what comes next. It’s not just about who to call or what money you might get back. It’s also about what happens during a truck accident lawsuit. This process unfolds week by week and month by month. Truck crashes across Mississippi […]
Wide-turn truck accidents present several potentially lethal hazards that many drivers fail to recognize until it’s too late. The most immediate danger comes from the truck’s blind spots, which expand dramatically during a turn. When a truck swings wide, the driver temporarily loses sight of entire lanes of traffic, creating a dangerous window where they […]
14
Mar
Mar
Oversized truckloads in Mississippi present significant hazards on highways and rural roads throughout the state, creating dangerous conditions for all drivers sharing these thoroughfares. These massive vehicles—often carrying construction equipment, manufactured homes, or industrial components—require special handling and careful operation. When trucking companies or drivers fail to follow proper safety protocols, devastating accidents can occur […]
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Feb
Feb
Every day on Mississippi highways, passenger vehicles share the road with massive commercial trucks. Yet many drivers don’t realize these trucks have extensive blind spots – known as “No Zones” – where truckers completely lose sight of surrounding vehicles and pedestrians, even with mirrors and modern safety equipment. These no zones are hazardous because, unlike […]