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  1. Compensation for Victims of Big Rig Accidents on Forked Island
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  4. Determining Liability in a Big Rig Accident Case
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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
Forked Island Big Rig Accident Lawyer

It is not uncommon for collisions involving tractor-trailers to have a debilitating impact on the victims’ lives. If another party’s negligence caused your injuries in such a crash, you may have grounds to hold them accountable for your resulting damages.

A Forked Island big rig accident lawyer at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can examine the circumstances of your case and help you pursue compensation on your behalf.

Compensation for Victims of Big Rig Accidents on Forked Island

After a truck accident on Forked Island, LA, you may be anxious to find out how much your case could be worth. However, until you go over your damages in detail with your attorney, it is difficult to determine their value.

Still, damages you may have the right to the cover include the following:

  • Lost income and benefits
  • Reduced earning capacity
  • Medical expenses for past and future treatment
  • Property damage expenses
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Pain and suffering

Those filing a wrongful death case may qualify to seek damages for funeral and burial expenses, final medical bills, and loss of financial support, among other damages.

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Why Choose Our Firm to Take on Your Big Rig Accident Case

Choosing a big rig accident attorney in Forked Island, LA, at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may benefit your case. You no longer have to worry about the legal details of your case because we can handle everything. 

Some ways we support you during your time of need:

  • Collecting evidence of the crash, like the police report, photos of the scene, and eyewitness statements
  • Naming the parties who bear financial responsibility for the crash
  • Going back and forth with the insurance companies and other relevant parties
  • Accessing the truck’s maintenance records, black box information, and dashcam footage
  • Assessing all of your losses
  • Taking on settlement negotiations
  • Representing your case before a jury, if needed

Client care remains a top priority at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, so you can expect us to update you on your case and be available to answer your questions at any point in the legal process.

Our Case Results and Testimonials

Our big rig accident lawyers put you first. Here is what some of our former clients have to say about the services they received from our team of big rig accident attorneys at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers:

“I woke up and I was lying on my stomach, facedown in a ditch. David was a phenomenal individual. I felt secure; I felt that he was protecting me and my family, and he was going to get what us what we deserved. He was a great lawyer and went above and beyond.” —Kelsie

“TI was feeling more and more pain and went to the doctor. I had two surgeries in my neck and my back. I made an appointment with David and it was a real good experience. He worked with me all the way and was like a good friend in a time of need. I don’t think anybody could have done a better job than he did.” —Keith

If we decide to work together, count on us to handle your case with the same commitment and care.

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I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire Our Big Rig Accident Attorney on Forked Island?

Our team makes it possible for injury victims dealing with financial distress after an accident to hire an attorney. We work with injury victims on contingency and don’t expect you to pay attorney’s fees unless and until we settle or win your case.

You do not have much to risk in pursuing your case, as we cover all of the expenses associated with filing your insurance and/or civil claims.

Do not hesitate to contact our office for a free consultation today. Here, you can further discuss which options for financial recovery may be available to you, who could be responsible for your damages, and what to expect next from the big rig accident claims process on Forked Island.

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

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Determining Liability in a Big Rig Accident Case

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), driver error is the culprit in most truck accidents. This behavior can take many forms, including:

  • Fatigued driving
  • Driving under the influence
  • Speeding or driving too fast for road conditions
  • Failure to yield
  • Failure to check blind spots
  • Following too closely
  • Distracted driving
  • Disregard for other road users
  • Inexperience

However, the truck driver isn’t always to blame for what happened. To illustrate, defective truck parts, faulty roadway signs, poor safety standard enforcement, and failure to vet truckers properly may also contribute to these accidents.

To get to the bottom of what happened, your lawyer can see if each of the involved party’s actions meet the standard of negligence, which comprises:

  • Duty of care, when the other party has an obligation to act as any reasonable person would
  • Breach of duty, when the other party violated this duty
  • Causation, when this breach of duty triggers a big rig crash
  • Damages, which may be non-monetary or monetary
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Get Help From Our Big Rig Accident Lawyer on Forked Island Today

After the trauma of your 18-wheeler accident, bringing your case to court and dealing with the insurance company can seem like too much to take on. Thankfully, when you have a Forked Island big rig accident lawyer at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers fighting for you, you can rest easy. 

Call our firm today to get started on your free consultation. We encourage you to reach out to us sooner rather than later, as we have limited time to bring a lawsuit against the other party under CC Art. 3492 and CC Art. 2315.2.

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