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Jackson, MS Underride Accidents
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Driving alongside large, commercial trucks can be intimidating for drivers and passengers in smaller vehicles. Part of that intimidation may come from many drivers knowing the potential devastation that can arise from a collision with one of these gigantic trucks, such as an underride accident. An underride accident is the result of a collision between a commercial truck and a standard passenger vehicle in which the entire or part of the standard passenger vehicle goes under the side or rear of the tractor-trailer. The consequences of such an accident can be life-threatening since it is common for the top of the smaller vehicle to be sheared off either partially or completely – which could possibly mean decapitation for the driver and passengers. If you have been injured or a loved one has been killed in an underride accident, the Jackson truck accident attorneys of Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz may be able to help you in bringing a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Our firm has been representing injured victims for over 30 years and has recovered more than $1.5 billion in damages on behalf of those we have represented and their families.
Proving the Negligence of Truckers and Their Employers
The injuries you may sustain from an underride collision can turn out to be costly. Broken bones and punctured organs, for example, may result in extensive physical therapy, surgery, and multiple trips to facilities like St. Dominic Hospital at 969 Lakeland Drive, Jackson, Mississippi 39216. You may not be able to go back to work for a considerable amount of time either. For your injuries and losses, you may be entitled to compensatory damages – both economic and non-economic. Economic damages can cover your physical therapy, surgery, hospital visits, other medical bills, and lost wages. If you have experienced pain and suffering or loss of enjoyment of life due to the accident, non-economic damages may be awarded to you as well.
In order to successfully recover damages, the victim injured in the underride accident will have to prove the truck driver’s negligence. Often, these collisions are due to drunk driving, distracted driving, or fatigued driving , so if, for example, a commercial truck driver crashed into you on I-55 due to him merging into your lane but not seeing you because he was changing the radio station, he may be held liable for the resulting crash. In that example, you could claim that the trucker had a duty to drive carefully, breached that duty, and caused the accident that resulted in your injuries.
You may also be able to hold the truck driver’s employer liable. Retaining an experienced truck accident attorney in the Jackson area could significantly increase your chances of successfully proving the employer’s liability. A lawyer may invoke the doctrine of vicarious liability, which can hold trucking companies responsible for their drivers’ actions that occur within the course and scope of the trucker’s employment. If the trucking company hired the driver despite knowing that the trucker was incompetent and had a history of substance abuse, the employer may be held liable for negligent hiring.
Consult a Skilled Attorney in the Jackson Area About Your Underride Accident Case
Underride collisions can result in critical injuries and fatalities – potentially leaving you and your loved ones in a precarious situation. Plus, there is the likelihood of truckers and their employers putting up a fight when it comes to holding them liable for the collision. If you have been injured in an underride accident, you should call the Jackson lawyers at Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz. Our firm is dedicated to ensuring that trucking accident victims are fairly compensated for their losses and injuries. We have represented injured victims throughout the South, including Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, and Arkansas. With 30 attorneys and 120 staff members, we have the experience and resources to fight back against aggressive trucking companies and their insurance carriers. Call our office at 800-LAW-4004 or complete our online form for a free consultation with a motor vehicle collision attorney. Once you have talked with us, you will understand why NST is the way to go.
125 South Congress St
Suite 1300
Jackson, MS 39201
Phone: 601-362-5222
Fax: 601-991-3465