If you were hurt in a truck accident caused by a brake failure, you may be able to pursue damages with help from a Biloxi brake problems lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm. Our team works with Biloxi truck collision victims to identify the cause of accidents, assign liability, and seek financial recovery.
You may qualify to file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit and seek damages from the trucking company, defective parts manufacturer, or another liable party. You can learn more about your case by calling the Morris Bart law office in Gulfport today at (228) 357-9621. We provide reviews and consultations to truck accident victims for free.
Assigning Liability for a Brake-Related Accident
Under Mississippi law, you can hold the liable party accountable for your injuries if you can prove their negligence. This is more complex in truck accident cases because the trucking company or another large corporation may be vicariously liable. However, when it comes to brake failures, vicarious liability may not apply.
Instead, the liable party may be accountable because of their negligent manufacturing, faulty repairs, or neglected maintenance. The key to understanding these cases and developing a strong argument for compensation is to learn what led to the brake problem and caused the collision. This may require working with multiple experts, including accident reconstruction specialists, mechanics, engineers, and others.
It is impossible to identify the liable party accurately until you know what caused the brake failure. At the Morris Bart law office, we work with a network of experts who help us navigate these investigations and understand the cause of these accidents. This allows us to assign liability and go to work gathering evidence to hold the liable party accountable.
For a free legal consultation with a Brake Problems Accident lawyer serving Biloxi, call 800-537-8185
Securing Damages After a Brake Problem Collision
When an accident victim has a strong case against the liable party, they may not need to go to court. It is often possible to negotiate an out-of-court settlement following a Biloxi truck accident.
This requires the insurance company to accept that their policyholder is responsible or recognize that it will cost them more money to argue their case in court. If they deny your claim, blame you for your injuries, or refuse a just payout, your case may go to trial.
Recoverable damages in truck accident cases are based on the victim’s economic and non-economic losses and could include:
- Current and future treatment of accident injuries
- Additional costs related to medical care and support
- Lost wages and benefits
- Reduced capacity to make a living if there are lasting injuries
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering damages
- Wrongful death damages
Statute of Limitations
We recommend that you act quickly to protect your rights following a Biloxi truck collision. If your case does need to go to court, you likely only have three years to begin the process per Miss. Code Ann. §15-1-49.
In addition, evidence can disappear within days or weeks after this type of accident. Letting your attorney get to work as soon as possible could mean securing proof that would be unavailable later.
What Causes Brake Failure in a Truck
Some causes of brake problems in commercial vehicles include:
- Poor or neglected maintenance or repair
- Improper repair or maintenance
- Defective parts
The liable parties in these accidents depend on the details of the collision, including its cause. Typically, liable parties include:
- The trucking company
- The company that handles maintenance for the fleet
- The company tasked with repairing the truck
- The company that manufactured or distributed the failed part
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Speak with an Attorney at Morris Bart, LTD Today
A Biloxi brake problems lawyer from the Morris Bart law firm may be able to help you with your legal case after a truck accident in Harrison County or elsewhere in Mississippi. You may be able to build a case against the trucking company, parts manufacturer, or another liable party. You can learn more about your options for financial recovery by contacting the Morris Bart law firm team today at (228) 357-9621 for a free consultation.
Questions?Call 800-537-8185
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