If a truck driver blames you for an accident, you have the right to challenge that dishonesty. You can collaborate with a truck accident lawyer in Louisiana to gather the evidence needed to prove that it was the driver’s negligence that led to your collision. Doing so can protect your right to request damages from the driver, their employer, and an insurance company.
Our team understands that truck drivers want to take whatever steps they can to avoid paying for your recovery. We don’t let dishonesty stand between you and your recovery. We are ready to put our 40 years of combined legal experience to the test on your behalf.
Truck Accident Attorneys Fight for You
Determining fault after a truck accident can prove challenging, even under the best of circumstances. You have an obligation to meet Louisiana’s burden of proof if you want to bring a personal injury claim or insurance claim forward after your crash. Doing so requires you to gather enough evidence to prove that a truck driver violated the duty of care they owed you.
Truck drivers who try to put the blame for an accident on your shoulders compromise your rights to a comprehensive recovery. While Louisiana’s comparative negligence policy may still entitle you to support, you may have a harder time paying all of your bills if the court tries to reduce your truck accident settlement based on the alleged fault you contributed to the collision.
That’s where our team comes in. While you get the medical attention you need and go back to work, we can return to the scene of your crash. Our experienced investigators can gather the evidence necessary to prove that a truck driver has misrepresented the nature of your recent collision. In doing so, we can compromise the credibility of the truck driver’s accusations.
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ClientHow to Counter False Accusations of Fault
Our methods for counter-challenging accusations of fault after a truck accident include the following:
Gathering Evidence Elaborating on On-Site Negligence
As mentioned, Louisiana establishes a burden of proof that the prosecution has to meet in a civil case if they want that case to move forward. You need to use evidence to prove that not only did a truck driver cause your accident, but the driver then proceeded to lie about the nature of the negligence that led to your collision.
The evidence you bring forward to make your case can include the following:
- Electronic data
- Video footage of the accident
- Statements from witnesses
- Debris
- Black box data
Unfortunately, truck drivers, agency representatives, and insurance claims adjusters can all attempt to remove evidence from the scene of a collision. Why? Because doing so limits your access to that evidence and makes it harder for you to build a case against a liable party.
The sooner you can call an attorney, the easier it will be for you to retain access to key forms of evidence, including a truck’s black box data. We encourage you to reach out to a Louisiana truck accident attorney within hours of your crash so you can prevent all of the aforementioned parties from engaging in bad-faith tactics that might otherwise delay your recovery.
Going Into Detail About Your Losses
Truck accidents are not easy on private personal vehicles. Because trucks often weigh exponentially more than the average car on the road, the damage they can do to your personal property may seem insurmountable. The silver lining to that damage is that it is incredibly visible.
You have the opportunity to bring forward photos from before and after your accident to prove that you sustained the bulk of the property and physical damage in your accident. Your efforts to go into detail about your losses can emphasize that it was a truck driver’s negligence that led to your collision.
Moreover, going into detail about the losses you sustained in a truck accident allows you to recover more damages. You can use the damages awarded to you by the civil court system to pay your bills and get back on your feet.
I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.
Rick Smith | ClientNegotiating for Support With a Belligerent Truck Driver
Most of the time, truck drivers and the agencies they work for prefer to come to settlement Arrangements out of court. even if a truck driver blames you for an accident, you may still have the opportunity to negotiate for support in private conversations.
Unfortunately, there is no amount of evidence in the world that can contend with a driver who chooses to be belligerent. If you and your attorney create a strong case and still find yourself dealing with a driver who refuses to acknowledge the reality of an accident, don’t give up. You have the right to take a truck accident case to trial.
Going to trial allows you to sue an independent contractor, their affiliated corporation, or their insurance company for the losses you sustained due to their negligence. The trial process puts your right to compensation in the hands of a judge and, on some occasions, a jury. These parties can reprimand a truck driver whose bad behavior threatens to delay your recovery.
When you first meet with a Louisiana truck accident attorney, you can discuss the specifics of what a truck accident trial might look like. Our free case evaluations allow you to discuss your preferred case parameters as well as any obstacles that might stand between you and your right to recover.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientBook a Case Evaluation Before Time Runs Out
Truck drivers involved in Louisiana accidents may attempt to put the blame for their crashes on your shoulders. You don’t have to stand for that dishonesty. You can work with a Louisiana truck accident lawyer to gather evidence proving that it was a truck driver’s negligence that caused you to crash in the first place.
Our understanding of Louisiana’s pure comparative negligence policy and other civil statutes can protect your right to recover compensation from the driver responsible for your crash. If you’re ready to learn more about how our services can help you get back on your feet, you can book a free case evaluation with the Laborde Earles staff today.
