["https:\/\/schema.org",[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/truck-accidents\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/truck-accidents\/","headline":"Southaven Truck Accident Lawyers","name":"Southaven Truck Accident Lawyers","description":"If you\u2019ve been injured in a truck accident caused by a negligent driver, you may have legal options available to you. Contact our Southaven truck accident lawyers at Mama Justice to protect your legal rights. Roads in Mississippi are constantly filled with 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles. We depend on these vehicles to deliver products to businesses and homes across our state. Our state thrives on interstate truck commerce, making it an integral part of our economy. Although these vehicles bring a lot of benefits to the Southaven area, when semi-trucks are involved in auto collisions, serious and life-altering injuries can occur....","datePublished":"2024-08-13","dateModified":"2026-09-25","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/#missy-wigginton"},"reviewedBy":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/#missy-wigginton"},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/truck-accident-lawyer-scaled.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/truck-accident-lawyer-scaled.jpg","height":2560,"width":2021},"speakable":{"@type":"SpeakableSpecification","cssSelector":[".direct-answer",".faq"]},"url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/truck-accidents\/"},{"@type":"Attorney","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/#missy-wigginton","name":"Missy Wigginton","alternateName":"Mama Justice","jobTitle":"Founding Attorney","worksFor":{"@type":"LegalService","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm"},"url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/our-team\/missy-wigginton\/","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melissa-missy-wigginton-79525488","https:\/\/msbar.reliaguide.com\/lawyer\/38801-3214-MS-Melissa-Wigginton-299647"],"knowsAbout":["Truck accident law","personal injury law","Mississippi injury claims"]},{"@type":"FAQPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/truck-accidents\/#faq","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"How long do I have to file a truck accident claim in Southaven, Mississippi?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"In Mississippi, you generally have three years from the date of the truck accident to file a personal injury lawsuit (Miss. Code \u00a715-1-49). Deadlines can be shorter for claims involving a government vehicle, so confirm your exact deadline with a Southaven truck accident attorney as soon as possible."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Who can be held liable for a truck accident in Southaven?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"More than one party can be at fault. Depending on the crash, liability may fall on the truck driver, the trucking company or carrier, the cargo loader or shipper, a maintenance contractor, a parts manufacturer, or a government agency. We investigate to identify every liable party so no one who contributed to your injuries is left off the hook."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What is my Southaven truck accident case worth?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, the severity and permanence of your injuries, your pain and suffering, and the available insurance. Because trucks cause severe injuries, these claims are often worth more than a typical car accident claim. No lawyer can promise an amount, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, but a free case review will give you a realistic picture."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What if I was partly at fault for the crash?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You can still recover. Mississippi uses pure comparative negligence, so your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault but you are not barred from recovering. If you were 20 percent at fault, you can still recover 80 percent of your damages."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"What should I do right after a truck accident in Southaven?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Call 911, get medical care, and document the scene with photos, the truck company name and DOT number, and witness contacts. Do not admit fault or give the insurer a recorded statement, and call a Southaven truck accident lawyer quickly so the truck's records and black box data can be preserved."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How long does a Southaven truck accident case take?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"It varies. A straightforward claim may settle in a few months, while a serious case with disputed fault or major injuries can take a year or more, especially if it goes toward trial in DeSoto County Circuit Court. We move as efficiently as we can while making sure your full injuries and future costs are accounted for before we settle."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"How much does a Southaven truck accident lawyer cost?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay no attorney fee unless we win compensation for you. Your first consultation is completely free."}},{"@type":"Question","name":"Do I have a case if a loved one died in a truck accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"You may. Mississippi allows eligible family members to bring a wrongful death claim, generally within three years. We handle these cases with care and can explain your options in a free, private conversation."}}]}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/truck-accidents\/#BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Southaven","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Southaven Truck Accident Lawyers","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/southaven\/truck-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]