An 18-wheeler can easily lose control and cause devastating damage if it hits another vehicle. If this has happened to you, then you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our truck accident lawyer can help you pursue a financial award for the monetary and personal losses you’ve endured because of the collision.
If you have medical bills and other debts piling up because of an accident with a semi-truck, then you shouldn’t have to pay those alone. Our Gretna 18-wheeler accident lawyers can help you stand up against large freight companies and their teams of attorneys. We’ll fight to earn a life-improving financial award that can help you move forward after your accident.
How Much Can I Recover After an 18-Wheeler Accident in Louisiana?
The financial worth of your case depends on the extent of the damage caused by the accident. As your attorneys, we would pursue damages for any expenses, losses, or suffering you’ve endured because of the collision. These can include financial or personal effects to your quality of life.
Our job as your attorneys would be to create a compelling case that demonstrates not only how much you’ve lost but that the responsible party is liable for your financial recovery.
Recoverable damages often include:
- Lost wages
- Medical expenses
- Property damage
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Inconvenience
- Pain and suffering
- Lessened quality of life
- Loss of independence
- Disfigurement
- Permanent physical impairment
However the accident has affected you, we’d like to know about it. We want to pursue compensation that will actually help you rebuild your life and recover from the accident.
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.
ClientWhy You Should Consider Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers for Your Case
We’ve been able to help our clients recover over 200-million dollars in settlements and verdicts. That includes 18-wheeler accident cases, such as a $1.8 million settlement for an injured truck accident victim.
While the financial award is the ultimate goal, we strive to provide excellent service to our clients in the meantime.
What Clients Have to Say About Our Service
Our top priority as 18-wheeler attorneys is to do whatever we are lawfully able to do so that our clients receive the compensation they need, but as an accident victim, you’re suffering now. While we’re conducting your case, we aim to make your life easier in the moment, too.
At no point will you have to wonder about the state of your case. We’ll keep you updated throughout the process, answer any questions you have, and make sure your recovery is going well.
Keith, a former client has this to say about our services:
“I 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.”
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 | ClientWho You Can Sue After an 18-Wheeler Accident in Louisiana
We would take action against the liable party in your case. They are responsible for any damage they’ve caused, including any expenses you’ve incurred.
Which Party is Liable?
The liable party is the person that is responsible for the accident. This can be a reckless truck driver but doesn’t necessarily have to be.
Because many people are responsible for the upkeep of a semi-truck, the cargo, and the driver, we may end up pursuing multiple people for your compensation. Here are some potentially liable parties in your truck accident case:
- The driver
- The transportation company
- The truck manufacturer
- The truck’s parts manufacturer
- The truck’s maintenance technician
- The cargo loading company
Whoever has contributed to the collision which has caused you to suffer, we will pursue them and build a strong case for your financial recovery.
Potential Causes of Truck Accidents
Whatever caused the collision, this will give us a clue about who is responsible. For example, if the truck driver was speeding in the rain, this points to them as the liable party. However, if the cause of your collision was a faulty brake, then we may pursue the maintenance technician or the parts manufacturer for your compensation.
Here are some examples of potential truck accident causes:
- Weather conditions
- Speeding
- Aggressive driving
- Driving under the influence
- Driving while exhausted
- Time pressures
- Poor hiring practices
- Bad parts
- Poor visibility around large blind spots
- Poorly loaded cargo
We will investigate to determine the cause of the accident. With the evidence we uncover, we will pursue the person or persons responsible.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWhat If You’re Concerned About the Cost of an Attorney?
This is a concern that a lot of potential clients have. They sometimes come to us when they’re already financially strained and need immediate help after their accident.
With our track record of success, we feel confident in our abilities to reach a favorable outcome for you for no upfront costs. With our contingency fee payment arrangement, you won’t have to pay us anything until we win a settlement or verdict.
We also try to make our services more affordable by offering a free consultation. You can speak to a member of our team without any obligation to continue with us as your representatives.
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.
ClientLouisiana Statutes of Limitations for 18-Wheeler Accidents
In Louisiana, you only have two years to file a case for both personal injury and wrongful death cases according to CC Art. 3492 and CC Art. 2315.2 respectively.
This deadline is specific to the date that the accident occurred or the date of the loved one’s passing. Once the deadline expires, a few things could happen:
- Your case could be barred, meaning you cannot file at all
- Your case could be thrown out, meaning you cannot continue with your case
- You could have difficulty compelling the insurer to pay
Rather than risk losing your right to compensation, you may benefit from hiring our firm to track and fulfill deadlines for you.
Call Soon For Your Free Consultation
Once again, you only have two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death case. Don’t miss the opportunity to collect what you’re owed.
Call any of our four Louisiana offices for a free consultation. Discuss your options, or secure your Gretna 18-wheeler accident attorney to get started.
