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  1. Damages We Seek Compensation for After a Fatal Truck Accident in Fort Polk
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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

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  • Pain & Suffering
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Fort Polk Fatal Truck Accident Lawyer

The team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers understands how deeply a fatal truck accident affects surviving loved ones. Our team prides itself on getting justice for those in such a situation. We will seek compensation to cover funeral expenses, pain and suffering, lost financial support, and other damages caused by the truck accident.

With more than 350 years of combined legal experience, our Fort Polk fatal truck accident lawyers have gotten financial recoveries for many wrongful death victims. We will show compassion and respect as we pursue justice for you and your loved one.

Damages We Seek Compensation for After a Fatal Truck Accident in Fort Polk

A fatal motor vehicle accident costs $1.75 million on average, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). This figure only accounts for wage losses, medical expenses, vehicle damage, and certain other economic losses. It does not account for some of the most significant damages you may suffer, including pain and suffering.

Losing a loved one causes many losses, which may include:

  • Pain and suffering for both the decedent, you, and other surviving loved ones
  • The loss of a spouse’s companionship and intimacy
  • The loss of a parent’s guidance and support
  • The loss of the decedent’s value to your household
  • Medical expenses
  • Funeral expenses
  • The loss of the decedent’s financial support
  • The cost of temporary transportation
  • The cost of counseling, medications, and other treatments for grief, depression, and other hardships you are facing

Those who have lost a loved one rarely think about money. However, the financial consequences of your loved one’s passing may be substantial. Our fatal truck accident attorneys can look out for you, fighting for the compensation you deserve for direct expenses like funeral costs and medical bills.

A financial recovery is also one way to hold liable parties accountable for what they did. Many wrongful death cases do not rise to the criminal level, and a lawsuit may be the clearest way to get justice for your loved one’s passing. 

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Why Do Clients Hire Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers After a Fatal Truck Accident?

When it comes to a wrongful death case, you must have the utmost trust and confidence in your attorney. This is about getting justice for the greatest loss you can suffer, and your chosen law firm needs to get it right.

We strive to deliver an excellent experience for our clients, even under circumstances as difficult as yours. A fatal truck accident lawyer in Fort Polk, LA, on our team can:

  • Fight in memory of your loved one: We take every case seriously, but it is something different when a client trusts us with a wrongful death lawsuit. Our team is fighting for you and your loved one who is no longer with us. We never forget what your case is about.
  • Strive for the financial recovery you deserve: A fatal truck accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can fight for every dollar you deserve in Fort Polk. Once we calculate your damages, there is no backing down or taking the easy settlement. If we need to take your case all the way to trial, we will.
  • Be available to answer all your questions: Our attorneys have many duties to clients, and being available is a basic requirement. When you need to call us, speak with us in person, or send a text message, our team will answer as quickly as possible. 
  • Handle every case-related cost: You are facing enough questions, and the cost of an attorney should not be your concern. We require no upfront fee to hire our firm, and we cover all case-related expenses. If we win, we get a cut.

We also have case results, including a $23 million recovery for a client affected by a wrongful death.

Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is a law firm built in Louisiana by Louisiana natives. We care deeply for those affected by fatal truck accidents, and we will give our all to your case in Fort Polk.

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Steps We Take to Win Wrongful Death Cases in Fort Polk

Though we can never guarantee victory, we will do everything in our power to secure a successful outcome for your case. Our attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and experts will handle every aspect of your lawsuit, including:

Gathering Evidence and Documentation

We will learn the story of your accident while building your case for settlement negotiations. Useful evidence may include:

  • Witness testimony
  • Video footage of the truck accident in Fort Polk
  • Expert testimony about how the accident happened
  • Reconstructions of the accident
  • The police report for the accident

We will also document your damages. Medical bills, invoices for your loved one’s funeral, and other documentation may help prove them.

Pinpointing Liable Parties

A trucker may be responsible for your loved one’s death, and their employer may be liable by extension. The details of your loved one’s accident will determine who we sue. If a defective truck, dangerous road conditions, or factors other than driver error caused the accident, this will affect liability.

Completing the Day-to-Day Duties of Your Case

A lawsuit requires consistent attention, and we will handle all paperwork, communications, fact-checking, logistics, and other responsibilities on your behalf. We mind every detail to make sure your case reaches the finish line.

Leading Settlement Negotiations

Once your fatal truck accident attorney in Fort Polk, LA, determines liable parties and calculates your damages, we’ll enter settlement negotiations. Whether we settle your case depends on if the liable parties offer fair compensation. 

Completing a Trial, If Your Case Requires It

If circumstances lead us to trial, we will not hesitate. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers has earned a reputation for fighting for clients in negotiating rooms and the courtroom. We will do whatever it takes to get the settlement or judgment you deserve.

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Call Us Today About Your Fatal Truck Accident Case in Fort Polk

A Fort Polk fatal truck accident lawyer from our firm will start your lawsuit as soon as possible. We may face a deadline for filing your case under CC Art. 2315.2, so do not wait to reach out. 

Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today to complete your free consultation.

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