Pursuing Compensation After a Big Rig Accident
If you have been injured in a big rig accident, you can pursue damages for your losses. A fair offer is calculated with all of the costs of your accident and the pain and suffering you have experienced. Your settlement should help account for:
- Hospital bills
- Future medical costs
- Lost wages
- Loss of earning potential
- Diminished quality of life
- Emotional anguish
- Car repair or replacement costs
- Any other past and future pain and suffering
Your lawyers will account for everything you’ve lost and will continue to lose in their demand for compensation. This number will be a starting point for negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurer.
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one passed away from an accident with a big rig, you may be able to pursue wrongful death damages. Per CC Art. 2315.2, surviving spouses, children, parents, siblings, or grandparents of the deceased could be eligible for such compensation. You have two years to act, the same amount of time as you have to begin pursuing a personal injury case.
These damages can take into account the financial contribution of your loved one to your household, but they are also meant to compensate you for the emotional anguish that you and your family have experienced. If you are interested in pursuing a wrongful death case, a big rig accident attorney serving Avoyelles Parish can help.
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ClientHow a Big Rig Accident Lawyer from Our Firm Can Help
Before you try to pursue a personal injury case on your own, you should learn more about what our Avoyelles Parish big rig accident lawyer can do to help you. Your attorney will:
- Keep you updated on any progress in your case
- Begin the legal process before the statute of limitations expires
- Communicate with the insurer on your behalf
- Gather evidence that can help make your case
- Speak to eyewitnesses
- Calculate and fight for fair compensation
- Make your case in court, if needed
- Prepare you for court proceedings
- Hold all liable parties accountable
- Defend you from any accusations of fault
Focus on your family and do your best to return to normalcy. We will do everything that we can for you and your family in this trying time.
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 | ClientThe Dangers of Big Rigs and Large Vehicles
Big rigs are much larger than the typical passenger vehicle and can weigh 30 times what your car does when they are loaded with cargo. They have a longer braking distance than most vehicles and require more training to drive safely.
This is why there are many regulations and laws governing the operation of big rigs. There are rules about how heavy a truck can be, how many hours a driver can drive, and how vehicles are inspected. Companies and people who ignore these rules and make the road less safe for others need to be held accountable when they cause injuries and accidents.
Injuries Common in Big Rig Accidents
An accident involving a big rig can cause serious harm. Injuries can include:
- Internal bleeding
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Disfigurement
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injury and paralysis
Some of these injuries do not just result in short-term medical costs. These ailments can leave behind lasting damage that affects your day-to-day life for years to come. Our pursuit for compensation will account for these future needs.
Common Causes of Big Rig Accidents
Accidents involving big rigs could have all kinds of causes. As a result, a case like this one could have multiple liable parties. Your attorney will do their best to hold everyone who contributed to the accident accountable. Common causes of big rig accidents include:
- A distracted driver
- A driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- An improperly maintained vehicle
- Ignored cargo regulations
- A damaged or faulty component
- Poor or inadequate driver training
We will investigate to see which factors caused the collision and which parties need to be held accountable. Whether the driver has failed a sobriety test or a trucking company has a history of safety issues reported to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, we will do our best to build a strong case against them.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWhat to Do After a Big Rig Accident
If you have been injured in a big rig accident and plan to pursue compensation, there are some steps that you should take.
First, keep any records pertaining to the accident. If you have medical bills, keep copies of them. If you get a repair estimate for your vehicle, get it in writing. These can help you when you pursue damages later. Additionally, do not make any statements to insurance companies. You do not want to admit fault or say anything that could be misconstrued later. This can make it harder to pursue the compensation that you deserve.
If you secure our accident attorney, they may be able to help you avoid costly mistakes, gather evidence, and track documentation like your bills.
They treated us like no other people would. Whenever we needed something they were there for us. I put my trust in them and I don’t regret it.
ClientAffording a Big Rig Accident Attorney
If you are worried about the cost of an attorney, we understand. However, you should know that we take personal injury cases like yours “on contingency.” What this means is that you do not have to pay your lawyer before the case begins. Instead, we take our payment at the end, once you have received your settlement.
Receive a Free Case Evaluation
To learn more about what our Avoyelles Parish big rig accident lawyer can do for you, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers and ask for a free case evaluation today. There is no obligation. So take the chance to learn more about the potential value of your case and how we can help you pursue compensation.
