Often, more than one party may be liable...
Amazon makes numerous deliveries every day in North Mississippi. Unfortunately, many Amazon delivery drivers act carelessly, leading to collisions with other cars, pedestrians, or cyclists. These crashes raise a crucial question: Is Amazon liable if one of its delivery trucks hits you?
Liability in Amazon Delivery Truck Accident...
Mississippi consistently ranks as the deadliest state for US drivers. In 2023, 732 people lost their lives in Mississippi traffic accidents, a four percent increase from the year before. While most other states saw improvements, Mississippi’s fatality rate actually climbed over the past decade. Reports show that from 2014 to 2023,...
You likely have heard the expression “speed kills,” and ample research supports that conclusion. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 330,000 people nationwide suffered injuries in speeding accidents during one recent year. That same year, close to 12,000 people died in speeding-related collisions. Speeding semis on interstates...
You’re in the hospital after a truck accident on I-55, trying to figure out your next steps. It’s natural to feel anxious and wonder what comes next. First, take a deep breath. You don’t have to face this challenging moment alone. Here are five steps to file a truck...
Accidents involving tanker trucks are often severe in nature. These massive vehicles often carry dangerous cargo. When they crash, the risks are much higher than in a typical car accident. Fires, explosions, toxic spills, and serious injuries are just a few of the possible outcomes.
Why Tanker Truck...
Accidents involving commercial vehicles and semi-trucks are among the most catastrophic and deadly forms of collisions on North Mississippi roadways. Unsecured and poorly secured loads often contribute to these deadly crashes. While everyone knows that a reckless driver can cause an accident, fewer realize the actions of a careless cargo-loading company can...
If you’ve been hurt in an accident with an Amazon delivery truck, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, pursuing this compensation could prove more complex than you might hope. Amazon aggressively limits its liability wherever it can, which can make it hard to know who to file your...
The commercial trucking industry is subject to strict federal regulations that dictate, among many other things, what constitutes a safe weight for a commercial truck. At their largest, the trucks delivering goods throughout Mississippi and all across the country can weigh as much as 80,000 pounds. Given the sheer size of these...
Truck accidents often leave a trail of questions in their wake: Who was at fault? Could it have been prevented? Unraveling these mysteries hinges on a crucial piece of technology – the truck's black box. This digital recorder, tucked away in the heart of massive rigs, captures vital data that can...
