If you or a loved one have been injured in an accident with an 18-wheeler, we can help. A Coteau Holmes 18-wheeler accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can pursue compensation on your behalf.
Large trucks like 18-wheelers are heavy and need to be properly operated and cared for. If someone else’s negligence to account for these things resulted in your accident, they need to be held accountable. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system and fight for a settlement that adequately compensates you for what you have experienced.
Pursuing Compensation After an 18-Wheeler Accident
If you have suffered injuries in an accident with an 18-wheeler, you can pursue compensation. A fair settlement should help make up for accident-related expenses and the emotional anguish you and your family have experienced. Your compensation can help cover:
The cost of medical care: Your compensation should help you pay for hospital bills, prescription medications, and any other care you need. If you will need future medical care due to a disability, that should also be considered when your lawyer estimates your case value.
A loss of income: If you are recovering from serious injuries, you are probably unable to work. A few missed paychecks can cause significant financial stress, so your compensation should help make up for unearned wages.
Loss of future earning potential: If your injuries have lasting health effects or cause a serious disability, you may be unable to work in the same capacity as before. You might not be able to work at the same job or for the same number of hours, or you might be unable to work at all. Whatever the case, your settlement should anticipate the accident’s effect on your future income.
Loss of life enjoyment: Losing the ability to play a sport or participate in a hobby you once loved can make life after an accident even more difficult. You may even suffer physical pain or emotional anguish that affects your mental health. It’s hard to assign a value to suffering this personal, but compensation for these damages may help to lessen their negative effects.
Property damage: An accident with an 18-wheeler can also do a lot of damage to your vehicle. If you need to repair or replace it, your settlement should reflect that.
Wrongful Death Damages
If your loved one passed away due to injuries suffered in an 18-wheeler accident, you may be able to pursue wrongful death damages. Your family may be able to claim:
- Loss of companionship
- A loss of future income
- The cost of a funeral or burial
- Pain and suffering of surviving family
Taking legal action after a tragedy may not feel high up on your list of priorities. We understand that your focus needs to be on yourself and your family. Our hope is that you’ll allow us to handle the legal process, while you mourn and recover.
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ClientHow Our Coteau Holmes 18-Wheeler Accident Lawyer Can Assist You
Truck accident cases are often complex, even for legal veterans. To take some of the burden of filing off of your shoulders, your lawyer will:
- Handle all communications
- Gather evidence like surveillance footage
- Investigate the trucking company for negligence
- Work with experts to build a strong case
- Calculate fair compensation
- Hold every liable party accountable
- Prepare you for testimony
- Defend you from accusations
- Make your case in court, if needed
You do not have to face the at-fault party alone. Our accident attorney can help you make your case and fight for compensation.
The Statute of Limitations
You do not have an unlimited amount of time to pursue damages after an accident. Per CC Art. 3492, Louisiana residents have one year to file from the date of their accident. That same time limitation applies to clients pursuing a wrongful death case.
It’s important to meet this deadline for a couple of reasons. First, your case may be barred or thrown out of court if you don’t meet his requirement. Second, if you are allowed to file after the deadline has passed, you will have lost significant leverage to compel the at-fault party to pay a fair settlement. We want to help protect your case by tracking and fulfilling these deadlines for you.
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 | ClientPotentially Liable Parties in an 18-Wheeler Accident
In some cases, there are multiple liable parties to sue for damages. Liable parties could include:
- The driver
- The company that owns the truck
- The company that loads the cargo
- A manufacturer of a defective part
- The truck manufacturer
- The person responsible for truck maintenance
Your lawyer will investigate and hold all liable parties accountable. It could be that the driver acted irresponsibly and was distracted, speeding, or driving while impaired. Perhaps the trucking company itself has multiple safety complaints filed with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Our firm will do everything lawfully possible to gather the evidence needed to demonstrate the at-fault party’s liability for your losses.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCommon Injuries in 18-Wheeler Accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can cause all sorts of injuries, but accidents with large vehicles are particularly dangerous. Size makes a big difference in typical auto accidents versus truck accidents. An 18-wheeler is much heavier than a passenger car, meaning that more serious injuries are likely when one is involved in a collision. Injuries commonly sustained in such accidents include:
- Fractured and broken bones
- Organ damage
- Burns
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage
Such injuries could also have lasting effects, changing the course of your life and influencing whether you can work or participate in activities you once enjoyed. If the negligence of someone else caused your injuries, you can pursue compensation to pay for your continued care needs.
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ClientContact Our Office for Your Free Consultation
If you are ready to learn more about the potential value of your case, contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers and receive your free case evaluation. We would be happy to tell you more about how one of our 18-wheeler accident attorneys serving Coteau Holmes can be of assistance.
