Large Truck Accident Lawyers
Serving Biloxi and all of Mississippi
A "large truck" is defined as any whose total weight is over 10,000 lbs. These vehicles are involved in a large percentage of traffic accidents and fatalities and, because of their size, those accidents that do involve these vehicles carry an increased likelihood of severe injury and/or death.
It is estimated that nearly 10% of all individuals injured in large truck crashes will die. Large trucks are also more often involved in "pile-ups" - multiple-vehicle crashes - than passenger cars. Large trucks are regulated by both federal and state agencies, which set rules pertaining to equipment safety and hours of the drivers.
Trucking companies are legally bound to maintain records. In event of a large truck accident, it is necessary to access and research these records. Faulty equipment, driver fatigue, and other factors may be to blame for crashes, and the careful study of records is one of the best ways to determine if negligence has occurred.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, call Reeves & Mestayer, PLLC at 228-374-5151 or toll free 1-877-377-5152 or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
