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Jackson, Mississippi Truck Accident Lawyer

Truck driver fatigue and driving recklessly — these are two of the more common causes of trucking accidents. Serious injuries and death are often the tragic result for the drivers or passengers of cars and passenger trucks around them,

If your loved one was injured in a crash with an 18-wheeler, a tractor trailer, or a semi, he or she may be able to get financial compensation. It's the job of a personal injury lawyer to prove who was at fault in causing the truck accident. If it was the truck driver, the trucking company, or even the manufacturer of a defective part, you can bring a claim against them.

When you need an experienced trial lawyer on your side — someone who knows how to get things done, with a track record of successful financial recovery — contact the Rundlett Law Firm in Jackson, Mississippi.

Attorney Kevin Rundlett has helped many people just like you who have suffered serious injuries in a truck wreck. Mr. Rundlett and his caring and efficient staff work hard to get you the compensation you and your family need for financial and physical recovery.

Was Truck Driver Error to Blame?

There are several places to look for evidence that a truck driver error or negligence may have caused or contributed to the accident. Eyewitnesses are one source of information, as well as highway traffic cameras that are increasingly common in high traffic areas like interstates I-55, I-20, I-220, I-59, I-24, and highways 49 and 80.

Did witnesses see the truck driver speeding? Did a camera capture an unsafe lane change or aggressive driving? Just as with auto drivers, we're likely to see cell phone use contributing to crashes.

The federal government heavily regulates the trucking industry to promote public safety. We review trucking company logs and driver log books for evidence that the trucker was driving too many hours in a row and may have been driving tired.

The strain of driving leads some drivers to use drugs or alcohol to stay awake or get to sleep. Drinking and driving or substance abuse can be the problem.

Experienced Investigators Uncover the Evidence

Investigating the accident scene and the vehicles is the first critical step in proving negligence, but this evidence can disappear quickly. As soon as we take your case, we begin working with investigators to find and review the physical evidence.

There could be problems with the truck or cargo that caused or contributed to the crash. Did a cargo fastener break? Was the cargo load unbalanced so it shifted instead the trailer, unbalancing the truck?

Was the truck properly maintained? Was there a mechanical failure because it was overweight? Did brakes fail? Auto parts themselves that might indicate a defective part. As your attorney, we preserve all available evidence to help prove and win your case in court.

See our personal injury information center for more.

Contact a Jackson Truck Accident Lawyer

Get the legal help you need. Call the Rundlett Law Firm at (601) 353-8504 or toll-free at (866) 353-8504. Or e-mail our Jackson law office to schedule a free initial consultation.