Victims of devastating semi-truck accidents in Mississippi face immense physical, emotional, and financial hardships. While no amount of money can undo the trauma and loss suffered in these catastrophic events, monetary compensation serves a valuable purpose. Successful injury claims help victims and families move forward by covering medical bills, replacing lost income, and more. This…
Rideshare drivers face hazards from all vehicles they share the road with, but collisions with large commercial vehicles like trucks and buses bring added risks. These crashes can cause catastrophic injuries due to the sheer size and weight of these vehicles. If you’ve been hit by a truck or bus while rideshare driving, understanding your…
Millions of 18-wheelers travel Mississippi’s roads yearly, making truck accidents an unfortunate reality. You may be entitled to compensation if you or a loved one suffered injuries from an 18-wheeler collision. This guide from the Mississippi truck accident lawyers at Mama Justice – MW Law Firm covers critical aspects of truck crashes to equip you with knowledge…
There’s no question that delivery truck drivers are busy and tend to be on a strict time crunch to get all packages delivered on time. The hope is that they are safe and responsible drivers, but just like with any other driver on the road, that isn’t always the case. This is why it’s not…
There are over 86,000 FedEx trucks on American roads. Daily deliveries in all areas of the country mean a significant portion of vehicle collisions involve FedEx drivers, but what can you do if you are hit by one of their fleets? Filing a lawsuit is the obvious choice, but it is not going to be…
UPS (United Postal Service) is one of the largest package transit businesses around, with a global reach of more than 220 companies. Most people will immediately recognize a UPS truck – the large brown vans navigating your neighborhood. There are more than 119,000 UPS trucks in operation, so it’s no surprise that they’re involved in…
Passing your driving test and getting your first car can be extremely exciting. But there’s much more to driving on the road than buying a car and knowing how it works. Another critical consideration is road safety. Very few things are as important as knowing your vehicle’s stopping distances. The ability to halt in a…
The transportation industry in the US accounts for around 29% of all greenhouse gases (GHG), making it the highest contributor. The main reason for this is that the majority of vehicles on the road are over 11 years old, meaning they don’t have modern energy-efficient features. The same goes for trucks, which can document over…
Establishing liability is crucial to getting compensation if you have been injured in a trucking accident. Doing so can involve looking at different parties, from the driver at the wheel at the time of the accident to an employer who did not maintain their truck or a mechanic who did shoddy work on it. Knowing…