Oxford Truck Accident Lawyer

Missy Wigginton

Hello friends and family, I am Missy Wigginton, also known as Mama Justice. When meeting me, some people ask me how I got my name. The answer: I h...

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Oxford Truck Accident Lawyers

We Can Handle Your Case So You Can Rest

The people of Oxford, Mississippi know they can count on Mama Justice – MW Law Firm after being in a serious truck accident. Our reputation for taking care of clients like they were our own family members is usually what brings people to our door – it might even be why you’re reading this now! We have been able to win numerous truck accident claims and lawsuits throughout the years through our unique approach to casework that balances professionalism, legal knowledge, and investigative abilities with authentic compassion and care shown to our clients.

We won’t rest until you’re fully compensated for all your damages after a truck wreck, such as:

• Medical treatments
• Physical therapy
• Lost wages
• Reduced earning capacity
• Permanent disability
• Pain and suffering

You can probably expect the trucking company to push back and try to deny your truck accident claim. Don’t worry if they give you trouble. Just send them our way and let Mama Justice sort them out!

What Causes Truck Accidents?

Commercial truck drivers like those behind the wheels of semis and big rigs are supposed to have extensive industry training and a special commercial driver’s license (CDL) to make them experts at their job. If that’s the case, then why are there so many devastating truck accidents every year in Mississippi? Realistically, truck drivers are still human, so they are prone to making serious mistakes just like everyone else. The difference is that the mistakes they make while driving are practically guaranteed to create catastrophic consequences due to the massive sizes of their vehicles.

Mistakes that truck drivers can make while driving vary, such as:

• Speeding to try to complete a delivery in less time because they are paid by the mile driven, not the hour worked.
• Driving while exhausted due to driving for 10 hours or more, which is strangely legal under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations.
• Merging or changing lanes without checking blind spots, which are enormous on the average commercial truck.

Some truck accidents are also caused in part by the mistakes of parties other than the truck driver. For example, a third-party load crew that puts products and cargo inside the truck’s trailer can stack it incorrectly and make the entire trailer top-heavy. If the truck driver takes a sharp turn or has a hard-braking event, then the truck could tip over or jackknife into other lanes.