Local news reports that on Monday, July 8, 2022, Jamecca Parris’ vehicle was stopped on the right shoulder of Interstate 675. Parris’ vehicle was having issues. Parris was standing outside her vehicle when a tractor-trailer collided with the vehicle. Parris was pronounced dead at the scene. One passenger in the vehicle, a child, suffered minor injuries. Clayton County Police believe that fatigue may have been a major factor in the incident.
Case Analysis:
Legal contributor Attorney Brian Mickelsen, an experienced truck accident lawyer, represents victims injured or killed in semi-truck accidents. Below, Attorney Mickelsen shared his insight into the legal options available to victims injured in commercial truck accidents.
“Drivers of commercial vehicles are professional drivers. They require a special type of license, training, and skillset. Crossing the center lane is a clear infraction that cost someone their life. There are a number of explanations for this negligence – distracted driving, falling asleep at the wheel, poorly-maintained vehicle, to name a few.”
It is imperative to recover the following evidence:
Dash Cam Video
Witness statements and contact information
Photographs from the scene
Electronic black box data from all vehicles involved
Vehicle inspections
Hours of service logs
Toxicology reports
An experienced attorney at Mickelsen Dalton LLC can help determine if you have a claim and advise you of your options. Our attorneys have successfully represented several victims in cases arising from trucking and towing accidents. Within the past three years, Mickelsen Dalton LLC has recovered over $30 million in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We have been featured in Fox News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, and several other national news organizations.
Anyone may contact our attorneys for a free consultation at (843) 804-0428 or (678) 641-9054 or by email at info@mickelsendalton.com.
Disclaimer:
Past results are not a guarantee of future results. The information contained in this post is from news articles and may therefore contain inaccuracies. We will correct or remove this post upon request. The material contained in this post is not intended to constitute legal advice.
