• About
    • Our Attorneys
    • Verdicts and Settlements
    • Community
      • Sponsorship Request
      • Partnerships
      • Project Backpack
    • Testimonials
    • Scholarships
      • Cancer Scholarship
    • Careers
    • Our Core Values
  • Chataignier Practice Areas
    • Bicycle Accidents
    • Car Accidents
    • Dog Bite
    • Motorcycle Accidents
    • Pedestrian Accidents
    • Premises Liability
    • Truck Accidents
    • Workers' Compensation
    • Wrongful Death
  • Areas we Serve
    • Lafayette
    • Alexandria
    • New Iberia
    • Marksville
    • New Orleans
    • Monroe
    • Arnaudville
    • Baton Rouge
    • Breaux Bridge
    • Broussard
    • Cankton
    • Carencro
    • Cecilia
    • Duson
    • Cade Coteau
    • Grand Coteau
    • Lake Charles
    • Opelousas
    • View All Areas We Serve
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • FAQs
    • Videos
    • For Referring Attorneys
  • Hurricanes
  • Contact Us
Available 24/7 • 365 Days (337) 777-7777 Hablamos Español
(337) 777-7777 Hablamos Español
No Win - No Fee AVAILABLE 24/7

Chataignier Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

Put 350 Years of Experience in Your Corner GET A FREE CASE EVALUATION
An Award Winning
Team in Your Corner
Attorney David Laborde | Attorney Digger Earles
  1. Home
  2. Chataignier Personal Injury Lawyer
  3. Chataignier Truck Accident Lawyer
  4. Fatal Truck Accident
On This Page
  1. How Can Our Fatal Truck Accident Lawyers Help Your Family?
  2. Our Fatal Truck Accident Lawyers in Chataignier, LA, Can Recover Your Damages
  3. What Are Your Rights If Your Loved One Suffered a Fatal Truck Accident?
  4. Our Team Can Investigate Your Loved One’s Fatal Truck Accident
  5. Reach Out to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today!
Contact Us Today

Get The Help
You Need

I NEED HELP NOW

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

  • Medical Bills
  • Income Loss
  • Property Damage
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Lasting Disfigurement
Chataignier Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

If your loved one suffered fatal injuries in a collision involving a large truck, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you pursue compensation for their wrongful death. Our Chataignier, LA, fatal truck accident lawyers can prove that a negligent party caused your loved one’s crash and bears responsibility for the resulting damages.

How Can Our Fatal Truck Accident Lawyers Help Your Family?

We offer you and your family our sincerest condolences. We know losing a loved one is devastating, especially when their death resulted from a preventable accident. It would be our honor and privilege to help you seek justice. We will fight to ensure those responsible for your family member’s fatal injury pay for their negligent actions.

Our team has more than 350 years of combined legal experience assisting personal injury victims and clients seeking compensation for the wrongful death of a loved one. Our fatal truck accident attorneys in Chataignier, LA, can handle every detail of your insurance claims or lawsuits so that you can focus on healing and helping your family move forward.

CTA CTA

Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.

Client
Call Us Today We Are Here For You
(337) 777-7777

Our Fatal Truck Accident Lawyers in Chataignier, LA, Can Recover Your Damages

The National Safety Council (NSC) reports that fatal traffic accidents cost around $1.75 million per victim in medical bills, lost wages, vehicle damages, and other expenses. You and your family have enough to deal with as you grieve the loss of your loved one. Financial hardships shouldn’t further upend your life.

Our attorneys can review losses related to your loved one’s death and aggressively pursue the maximum compensation available in your case. Fatal truck accident awards may include:

  • Medical expenses. We can seek recovery for all of your loved one’s medical bills from the time of their injury until death, including the cost of emergency transportation and treatment, surgeries, hospital stays, doctor fees, and palliative care. 
  • Funeral costs. We can seek compensation for your family member’s final expenses, including funeral home fees and the cost of cremation or burial. 
  • Lost income. We can pursue awards for your loved one’s lost wages, earnings, and benefits. We can also seek compensation for their future lost earnings and lost financial support. 
  • Household services. We can recover the value of household services your loved one would have provided had they lived, including cooking, cleaning, childcare, and home and property maintenance. 
  • Pain and suffering. Surviving family members can pursue non-economic awards for mental anguish and emotional suffering caused by their loved one’s death. You may also qualify for compensation for your loved one’s lost guidance, companionship, and care. 

We Have Won Millions of Dollars for Our Clients

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has secured more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Our case results include significant awards for truck accident victims and wrongful death clients, including:

  • A $23 million judgment for the wrongful death of a mother
  • A $2.7 million settlement for a client injured by an 18-wheeler
  • A  $1.75 trial verdict for a client injured by an 18-wheeler
  • $400,000 for a client struck by a commercial vehicle
CTA CTA

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 | Client
Contact Us Today We want to be there for you

What Are Your Rights If Your Loved One Suffered a Fatal Truck Accident?

CC Art. 2315.1 gives surviving family members the legal right to pursue compensation for a loved one’s death. However, the statute is specific regarding who can seek awards and in what order. The right of action is as follows:

  1. The deceased’s surviving spouse and children, or either their spouse or children
  2. The deceased’s surviving parents (if there is no surviving spouse or children)
  3. The deceased’s surviving sisters and brothers (if there are no surviving parents, spouse, or children)
  4. The deceased’s surviving grandparents (if there are no surviving siblings, parents, spouse, or children)
  5. The deceased’s personal representative (executor) in the absence of any qualifying survivors

The law also states that adopted children and siblings have the same rights as blood relatives. Additionally, the statute explicitly excludes parents who abandoned their children during their minority from pursuing compensation.

CC Art. 2315.2 generally gives family members one year from their loved one’s time of death to take action. If you do not adhere to the statute of limitations, you may not be able to recover damages. Our fatal truck accident lawyers in Chataignier can file your wrongful death lawsuit before time expires.

CTA CTA

The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.

Client
Call Us - (337) 777-7777 We are here when you need us the most

Our Team Can Investigate Your Loved One’s Fatal Truck Accident

According to the Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation, there were 90 fatal accidents involving trucks/trailers and 31 fatal crashes involving single-unit trucks on Louisiana’s roadways in 2021. If your loved one sustained a deadly injury in a collision on Vine Street, Highway 1163, or anywhere else in Chataignier, our team can investigate your accident and determine liability.

Potentially liable parties/fatal truck accident causes include:

  • Negligent truck drivers. Commercial vehicle drivers owe others on the road a duty of care. They must follow Louisiana’s traffic laws, and trucks that travel interstate must follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations. Examples of driver negligence include speeding, driving under the influence, and failing to take mandatory breaks/rests. Third-party motorists may also be liable if their negligent driving behavior contributed to your loved one’s crash. 
  • Trucking companies. Trucking companies have a responsibility to vet and adequately train their drivers, as well as maintain any vehicles they own and conduct required inspections.
  • The entity responsible for cargo. The company responsible for the truck’s cargo could be liable if your family member’s crash involved an overloaded truck, dangerous or mislabeled cargo, or shifting/unsecured loads. 

We may collect evidence to support claims of negligence, which may include:

  • The truck driver’s driving/employment records
  • The truck’s “black box” recording device
  • Surveillance or dashcam footage
  • Vehicle service/maintenance records
  • Police reports
  • Shipping logs
  • Eyewitness accounts
  • Expert testimony

The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can get started.

CTA CTA

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.

Client
Contact Us Today We will work to get you the best outcome for your case

Reach Out to Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Today!

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can take your case at no upfront cost to you and your family. We work on contingency and can get you started with a free consultation. Contact us today to learn more about how our Chataignier fatal truck accident lawyers can seek justice for your deceased loved one and fight on behalf of your family. 

Fatal Truck Accident Blog Posts:
What Happens if I Get in an Accident Out-of-State?

What Happens if I Get in an Accident Out-of-State?

If you carry the minimum insurance required in your home state of Louisiana and you get in an accident in the U.S. while driving out-of-state, you are still insured. Even if the minimum motor vehicle...

What You Need To Know About The Philips CPAP Machine Recall

What You Need To Know About The Philips CPAP Machine Recall

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently alerted users of CPAP machines of a voluntary recall by the machine’s manufacturer. This recall includes specific CPAP machine models and may...

Louisiana Among States With Most Distracted Driving Deaths

Louisiana Among States With Most Distracted Driving Deaths

Louisiana has one of the worst records for driving deaths caused by distracted drivers in the entire United States. As WGNO reports, even though overall driving deaths decreased in 2020, likely...

Why We Are

The Best Choice For You

Over 1,000+ 5-Star Google Reviews Across Our Locations
Over $1 Billion Recovered For Our Clients
An Award-Winning Team in Your Corner
You Get the Full Team on Your Case, Including David & Digger
Communication with You is a Top Priority
We Give Back to Our Communities

No Fee Unless We Win Your Case

Available 24 hours a day • 7 days a week
GET YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION
Truck Accidents FAQ:
What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents on I-10? What Are the Most Common Causes of Truck Accidents on I-10?

It is hard to say exactly what causes truck accidents on one stretch of highway. When truck drivers are at fault for accidents, poor training or employer guidance that may lead the driver to engage

Can I Sue a Trucking Company for a Truck Accident? Can I Sue a Trucking Company for a Truck Accident?

You can sue a trucking company for a truck accident. However, without supportive legal services, it can be difficult to build a liability case against the person or party who is liable for your

Are Truck Drivers Always Responsible for Truck Accidents? Are Truck Drivers Always Responsible for Truck Accidents?

Truck drivers are not always liable for truck collision injuries, but they frequently may be. According to the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS), commercial vehicles

Contact Us Form
CONTACT US TODAY NO WIN, NO FEE GUARANTEE
Name(Required)
Name(Required)
Untitled
Untitled

Chataignier Truck Accident Practice Areas
  • 18-Wheeler Accidents
  • Big Rig Accidents
Additional Locations
  • Jefferson Island Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Scott Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Leesville Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Lawtell Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Marksville Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Maxie Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Mandeville Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Meaux Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Morse Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer
  • Hammond Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

 

Frequently Asked Questions
How Is Maritime Law Different from Personal Injury Law? How Is Maritime Law Different from Personal Injury Law?
What Are Louisiana’s Child Seat Laws? Lafayette Car Wreck Lawyer Has the Answer What Are Louisiana’s Child Seat Laws? Lafayette Car Wreck Lawyer Has the Answer
Can I Get a Settlement From Workers’ Compensation if I Go Back to Work? Can I Get a Settlement From Workers’ Compensation if I Go Back to Work?
Find Yourself a Passionate Lawyer Now!
  • Ruston Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Beaumont Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Ville Platte Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Arnaudville Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Branch Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Carencro Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Grand Coteau Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Marrero Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Mansura Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Rayne Personal Injury Lawyer
How can we help you

How We Can Help You

Let our injury attorneys help you maximize the compensation you deserve to turn your life back around.


Contact us today if you want to tell us about your accident. We have someone available to discuss your situation at all times of the day.

Contact Us

(337) 777-7777

FREE Case Evaluation

No Win - No Fee
Name(Required)
Name(Required)
Email Opt In
SMS Opt in

Contact Us

(337) 777-7777

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Lafayette
1901 Kaliste Saloom Rd,
Lafayette, LA 70508

Phone : (337) 777-7777

Alexandria
100 Versailles Blvd, Suite A,
Alexandria, LA 71303

Phone : (318) 777-7777

Marksville
306 North Washington Street, Suite A,
Marksville, LA 71351

Phone : (318) 310-8922

New Iberia
230 W. Main Street,
New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone : (337)-547-2777

Lake Charles
530 E College St,
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Phone : (337) 612-6909

New Orleans
821 Baronne St, Suite D,
New Orleans, LA 70113

Phone : (504) 777-7777

Baton Rouge
660 St Ferdinand St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone : (225) 777-7777

Practice Areas

  • Bicycle Accident
  • Car Accident
  • Dangerous Drugs
  • Dog Bite
  • Maritime Injury
  • Mass Torts
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Torts
  • Truck Accident
  • Slip and Fall
  • Wrongful Death

About Links

  • Our Attorneys
  • Verdicts and Settlements
  • Community
  • Testimonials
  • Scholarships

Leave a Review

  • LAFAYETTE
  • ALEXANDRIA
  • MARKSVILLE
  • NEW ORLEANS
  • NEW IBERIA
  • LAKE CHARLES
  • BATON ROUGE

Copyright © Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers 2025.
All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer / Privacy Policy / Sitemap

Hennessey-Digital-Badge