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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

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Andrew Truck Accident Lawyer

Getting injured in a truck accident can cause severe injuries. While you are recovering, you may find yourself stressed out by the demands of the involved insurance companies. You do not have to handle this hassle on your own. An Andrew truck accident lawyer can help.

When a personal injury attorney from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers takes care of your injury claim, you can focus on getting well. Contact us today at (337) 777-7777. The initial consultation is free, and there is no obligation.

The Difference Between Car Accidents and Truck Accidents

Even if you have been in a car wreck before, you could find yourself overwhelmed if you try to handle your personal injury claim without the guidance of an Andrew personal injury attorney.

Truck crashes have these key differences:

  • Because large trucks are much more massive than standard passenger cars, particularly when the trucks haul a load, injuries are more likely to be catastrophic or fatal for passenger vehicle occupants. The insurance company faces more liability as a result, so they will use more resources to defend themselves. In short, you may be fighting against teams of defense lawyers, adjusters, and investigators.
  • Federal laws control the commercial trucking industry. Our team knows these regulations and what evidence can prove a violation of these rules. When a trucker or freight company causes a collision by breaking the law, they can face accountability.
  • You may have to deal with multiple entities in a truck accident case, like the truck driver, the freight company, and the loading facility. Each of these parties may have a different insurance policy or company. Sometimes, they will purposefully offer less money than you deserve to save themselves a few dollars.

You do not have to deal with these issues by yourself. You can rest and recuperate from your personal injuries while an accident attorney works on your behalf.

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Pitfalls to Avoid After Being Involved in a Truck Crash

If you do not fully understand your legal rights, you may find yourself walking into a situation completely blind. Without having a working knowledge of your state’s laws, the other party may try to take advantage of you.

Do Not Sign Anything Without Legal Guidance

Many people sign away their right to a fair settlement because they do not understand the legal ramifications of the documents they sign. For example, many people are unaware that if you accept any form of payment from a claim’s adjuster, you will be unable to pursue any future civil action.

A personal injury lawyer can explain that if you accept the check and sign the forms, that is all the money you will get, even if the adjuster made it sound as if there would be more checks coming your way. Also, the adjuster may tell you that the funds you have accepted will cover all your medical bills. In reality, if it does not cover the full amount, you may have to spend your own money out-of-pocket.

People often find out later that they should have gotten more injury compensation for their truck accident injuries. By the time they realize that fact, it is too late.

Do Not Post Photos or Make Comments on Social Media

During its investigation of your personal injury claim, insurance companies often scroll through the social media accounts of injured people, looking for any information that can decrease the value of their case. You should not post photos of the accident scene, your injuries, or any information relevant to the claim.

It is best to stay off social media entirely while your personal injury case is pending. Something innocent that may seem unrelated to your claim could be used against you.

Do Not Settle Your Claim Until You Complete Medical Treatment

After going through weeks or months of medical procedures, downtime, and missing paychecks, it can be tempting to accept a settlement offer from the at-fault driver’s insurer.

The problem is that recuperating from physical harm is not always a smooth, predictable journey. Your doctor might tell you that you will have to undergo an operation to regain full function or strength. You may find that your prescriptions are costing much more than you anticipated. These sorts of possibilities are endless.

When you settle with the insurer, one of the forms you will have to sign is a waiver of future claims. That paper means that, no matter what, you can not go after additional funds from the accident. If you sign this document and later find out that you need additional medical intervention, like surgery, the insurer will not pay those medical bills. You could end up with thousands of dollars of debt.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you avoid the pitfalls that could arise during your accident injury claim process. The sooner you call us, the less chance you have of making a simple mistake that decreases your settlement. Call an Andrew truck accident lawyer today at (337) 777-7777 to get started. We work on a contingency-fee-basis.

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Types of Monetary Damages Awarded in Trucking Accidents

Every personal injury case is different. The amount of compensation you can pursue will depend on the facts of your situation.

The money damages in these cases can include things like:

  • Lost wages
  • Diminished earning capacity
  • Disability
  • Medical expenses
  • Ongoing therapy
  • Long-term care
  • Pain and suffering and inconvenience
  • Loss of consortium
  • Emotional trauma

We can help legal beneficiaries go after additional compensation if the accident took the life of a close relative. We handle wrongful death claims.

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Get Legal Help from a Personal Injury Law Firm Today

You do not have to fight the insurance companies by yourself. At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we help injured victims get the compensation they deserve.

We can evaluate your injury claim and explain your legal rights. We can work directly with the insurer so that you do not have to. Our clients get to focus on getting better while we take care of everything else.

You can call us today at (337) 777-7777 for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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