Pascagoula Truck Accident Lawyer

If you or your loved one was seriously injured in a Pascagoula truck accident, the truck accident attorneys at Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC want to help you.  At Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC, we are dedicated to helping victims of truck accidents find the proper medical care and recover the compensation they need for their lost wages, pain, and suffering, and more. Call our office today at (228) 872-8752.

The truck accident attorneys at Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC are:

• Knowledgeable in both state and federal truck accident law;
• Possessed of more than two decades of legal experience; and
• Professional and seasoned negotiators and litigators.

Call Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC today. We offer a complimentary consultation by phone, FaceTime, or Zoom, or in person to answer your questions and address your accident-related concerns.

How Our Pascagoula Truck Accident Attorneys Can Help You

It is imperative to start your truck accident case with an experienced legal team like Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC on your side.  Our truck accident attorneys will begin collecting evidence immediately for your claim and represent your best interests at all times.

This includes:

• Collecting witness testimonies, the truck driver’s qualifications, and information about the trucking company;
• Investigating and documenting the accident scene;
• Determining liability for the accident;
• Calculating your total damages and losses;
• Identifying and corresponding with the insurance companies involved; and
• Negotiating a fair and just settlement.

If your claim does not settle in negotiations, Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC will prepare your case for trial.  To learn more about the claims process and personal injury trials, contact our office today.

What Is a Commercial Truck?

A commercial truck weighs more than 10,000 pounds, has limited visibility, and is difficult to stop and maneuver.  This makes them a danger to 3,000-pound passenger cars who share the road with them.  Commercial trucks commonly seen on Pascagoula roadways include:

• Tractor-trailers;
• Delivery trucks;
• Fire trucks;
• Garbage trucks;
• Dump trucks; and
• Back-hoes.

Causes of Commercial Truck Accidents in Pascagoula

When truck drivers fail to drive with ordinary care, they are driving negligently and can be held liable for any accidents they cause.  Types of truck driver negligence include, but are not limited to:

• Driving drowsy;
• Reckless driving;
• Distracted driving; and
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Trucking companies can also be negligent and found responsible for truck accidents.  Trucking companies may be liable for the following negligent practices or omissions:

• The hiring of unqualified truck drivers;
• Lack of driver training;
• Oversized vehicles;
• Failure to perform truck maintenance.

Other potentially liable parties for truck accidents are:

• Faulty truck parts manufacturers;
• Defective truck manufacturers; and
• Governments who misdesign roads.

If any of the above parties or entities caused you or your family serious injuries, a truck accident attorney at Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC can help you recover compensation for your losses.

Contact a Pascagoula Truck Accident Attorney

Truck accidents are far more complex than car accident cases. You need an experienced truck accident attorney who knows the law, understands the tactics used by trucking companies, and is prepared to get you the compensation you need.  Contact Haug, Farrar, Franco & Ruiz, PLLC today to speak with a Pascagoula personal injury lawyer about your case at no cost to you.