Mississippi Truck Accident Lawyer In Jackson, MS
For every 100 million miles driven on the roadways throughout the United States, a large commercial truck will be involved in 2.3 auto accident deaths and 60.5 injuries. Further statistics regarding truck accidents (more trucking statistics here), according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, include:
- In 2010, 3,413 people died in large truck accidents;
- Of those deaths, 14 percent truck occupants, while 72 percent were passenger vehicle occupants, and
- Although large trucks accounted for 4 percent of registered vehicles in 2010, they accounted for 9 percent of motor vehicle crash deaths.
Commercial Truck Accidents
Commercial trucks also have serious blind spots—directly behind, directly in front of, and to the right and left in the middle portion of the truck. These blind spots prevent the trucker from seeing the much-smaller passenger car, leading to serious accidents when the trucker changes lanes or stops unexpectedly. A large truck cannot stop quickly and has maneuverability issues. When you add those issues to a fatigued driver whose reflexes are considerably slowed, the stage is set for a serious or fatal accident. Other factors, aside from fatigue, which influence truck driving accidents include:
- Poor road conditions;
- Inclement weather;
- Engine, brake or tire failure;
- Improperly loaded cargo;
- Excessive speed;
- Lane drifting or tailgating, and
- Impaired drivers.
Getting the Help You Need Following Your Truck Accident
Fatigued, impaired or reckless truck drivers are a hazard to other drivers. If you were injured in a truck accident in which the truck driver, the trucking company, the loading company, the maintenance company, or the manufacturer of the truck or truck parts was negligent, it is important to seek representation from an experienced truck accident attorney at Coxwell & Associates. We understand that those who survive a Mississippi truck accident may be severely injured, requiring months, years, or a lifetime of medical treatments to try and return their lives to some semblance of normality.
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