Unlike other drivers on the road, commercial truck drivers must follow strict regulations. One of the most important federal regulations is the Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. These guidelines explain how long a trucker can legally drive an 18-wheeler before they need to stop and rest. Unfortunately, truck drivers often ignore the HOS regulations due […]
Category Archives: Truck Accidents
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Large commercial vehicles play an important role in moving consumer goods and people across our state. However, with great size and power comes great responsibility. Commercial trucks can easily weigh over 25,000 pounds and are three times taller than an average passenger vehicle. When you get into a truck accident with an 18-wheeler, the results […]
In Mississippi, the safety and regulation of truck operations on the roads have become a growing concern. A recent analysis of truck accidents between 2020 and 2024 reveals significant trends and areas for improvement. The data provides insights into the number of crashes, the number of vehicles involved, and the resultant fatalities and injuries caused […]
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An 18-wheeler truck is one of the largest vehicles you will encounter on the road. These commercial vehicles carry countless valuable goods on any given day and are much larger and heavier than the average car. In a semi-truck accident, the average passenger motor vehicle faces a risk of severe damage just from the sheer […]
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When you pass a semi-truck, tractor-trailer, or other big rig on the highway and see large metal studs forming spikes on the vehicle tires, you may be intimated. Despite their aggressive look, the truck tire spikes are not meant to be weapons or instruments of intimidation; they are meant to protect the truck’s wheels. Nonetheless, […]
After a truck crash, our job is to investigate and do a root cause analysis as to what would have prevented the crash. We all share the road with commercial trucks, 18 wheelers, straight trucks, and other heavy equipment. Almost in every instance, truck crashes are preventable. Truck drivers, here is our bullet point list […]
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Lawyers who handle automobile accident cases should be sure to understand that they will likely receive extremely unusual and creative explanations from defendants as to how automobile accidents happen. Unfortunately, there are many individuals who think that if they are involved in an accident, they can simply excuse their behavior or blame the other driver […]
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View our recent Verdicts & Settlements. 18-Wheeler Truck Accidents in Mississippi Lead to Severe Injuries and Fatalities (MS) Truck accident injuries vary in severity, but given the massive size of these vehicles, they can often be extremely severe and potentially fatal. The National Safety Council points out that commercial trucks are involved in a disproportionate amount […]
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View our recent Verdicts & Settlements. Fatal Truck Accidents Hit a 30-Year High by a Tractor-Trailer Truck Accident Lawsuit Attorney in Mississippi (MS) According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more truck drivers died in crashes in 2018 than at any point in time in the last 30 years. That number demonstrates […]
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View our recent Verdicts & Settlements. What Not to Do Following a Semi-Truck Accident In the moments after any crash, a person may not be thinking clearly and could be disoriented. In a collision with a large truck, the impact could be far worse. After all, these accidents often lead to massive destruction. While no one […]
