FedEx truck accidents can have a devastating effect on your personal and professional lives. If you have suffered unnecessary pain or are struggling to make ends meet, our Alexandria FedEx truck accident lawyer may be able to help.
After an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you have the right to seek compensation from that other party. The Alexandria truck accident lawyers from Laborde Earles can make the legal process more accessible and fight hard to preserve your right to compensation.
How to Get FedEx Truck Accident Compensation
You must begin the process of recovering compensation within one year of the accident, as CC Art. 3492 explains. Cases begun after this date have no legal standing.
You can begin a case by speaking with one of our Alexandria FedEx truck accident lawyers. We would be happy to explain how the legal process works and even do all of the work associated with:
- Communicating with all of the involved parties and making sure everyone has the information they need when they need it
- Finding enough evidence (e.g., medical records, testimony, video footage) to build a strong case file and determine who you should sue for your injuries
- Calculating how much compensation you deserve and in what categories
- Handling all necessary forms, as lawsuits can generate a lot of paperwork, and it can be difficult for a layperson to keep track of what to submit and when
- Negotiating with the liable party’s insurer to see if we can get a settlement that meets your needs
- Taking your case to court and seeking a jury award instead of a settlement, if we feel that is the best way to manage your case
Why let our FedEx truck accident lawyer in Alexandria, LA, do all of the work? You already have enough to worry about. Recovering from an injury can be a full-time job, and you deserve the chance to focus on it instead of on a complicated lawsuit.
Personal Injury Cases Can Take a Long Time
We know how much you need compensation, and we always work hard to make sure our clients’ cases go as smoothly as possible. Nevertheless, lawsuits can take months or years to resolve, depending on how difficult it is to find evidence and whether the insurance company decides to cooperate.
It can be discouraging to have to wait so long for the money you know you deserve. Instead of letting the legal system’s complexity discourage you, you can put your case in our hands.
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What Is Compensation for FedEx Truck Accidents?
The compensation you ask for should include enough money to cover everything you lost in the accident and everything you expect to lose in the future. Examples of compensable damages include:
- Medical expenses: Getting proper medical treatment after an accident is critical—and, all too often, prohibitively expensive. A settlement could ensure you do not have to worry about getting the care you need.
- Loss of income: When an injury is serious enough, it could keep you away from work for longer than you can afford. We can calculate the wages you have lost due to the accident and ask the liable party to pay you that amount.
- Vehicle repair costs: A FedEx truck is much bigger than your average car. It is certainly bigger than a motorcycle or bicycle. You should not have to pay for the damage the truck did to your vehicle.
- Pain and suffering: Physical distress and emotional trauma can take a huge toll on your health and mood. We know just how to “convert” such intangible suffering into a proper dollar amount.
- Disability: Some injuries leave you unable to use your body in all the ways you used to do. Whether this change is temporary or permanent, you deserve reimbursement for your loss of physical or intellectual ability.
- Reduced quality of life: The pain and disability of an injury can prevent you from participating in necessary or fun activities, like grocery shopping or playing sports. Such major lifestyle changes could qualify you for damages.
We can work closely with you to determine which of these and other forms of damages you may be eligible for after a collision with a FedEx truck. Determining the right amount is critical to ensuring that you can support yourself and your family for as long as you are unable to work.
Compensation for Wrongful Death
If you lost a loved one in a FedEx truck accident, or if you expect to pass away from your injuries before completing your lawsuit, please accept our condolences. No one should have to face such a harrowing situation.
Our FedEx truck accident attorney in Alexandria, LA, can help your family recover fair compensation for wrongful death. This could include money for:
- Any injuries their loved one never received compensation for
- Loss of financial support, if they relied on the deceased’s income
- The cost of a burial, funeral, and other end-of-life services
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Avoiding FedEx Truck Accidents
It is not always possible to avoid a truck accident, even if you behave cautiously and follow traffic laws. However, there are steps you can take to prevent some accidents and reduce the impact of any accidents you cannot avoid. For instance:
- Be aware of the truck’s blind spots and spend as little time there as you can.
- Wear your seatbelt properly, even on short trips.
- Stay alert whenever you drive—do not let yourself get distracted by cell phones or anything else that could keep you from responding quickly to danger.
- If you are drunk, high, or exhausted, do not attempt to drive.
If, despite your best efforts, a FedEx truck hits you, know that you have legal options for holding them responsible and recovering compensation. Our team would be honored to help you explore those options.
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Let Our Truck Accident Lawyer Represent You
Laborde Earles has been helping Louisiana accident survivors recover fair compensation since 2014. Call us and get a free case review at any time. Our team wants nothing more than to see you get paid, and our personal injury lawyers will accept no attorney’s fees until you have recovered compensation.
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