If you were injured in a delivery truck accident in Lake Charles caused by someone else’s negligence, you might be entitled to compensation from the at-fault party.
A Lake Charles truck accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help you investigate your accident and determine if that at-fault party is the truck driver, their employer, the truck’s manufacturer, or someone else. Once we have identified the party that caused your accident, our team may be able to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit against them.
If your loved one lost their life in a delivery truck accident, we might be able to help you file a wrongful death lawsuit instead.
To learn more about your legal options in a free case review with our client intake team, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777. We offer representation on a contingency-fee-basis with no advance payment required.
Commonly Reported Causes of Delivery Truck Accidents
Recovering compensation after a delivery truck accident may depend on your ability to prove the cause of the collision.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) identifies the following prominent causes of large truck accidents:
- Truck driver fatigue due to working long consecutive hours
- Poorly maintained brakes
In addition to these causes, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) emphasizes the danger of truckers who drive while distracted. Distracted driving might include talking, texting, eating, drinking, using paper maps, or using a dispatching device while driving.
Other causes of truck accidents may include:
- The violation of a traffic law, such as speeding or a failure to yield, on behalf of the truck driver
- Negligent truck maintenance on behalf of the delivery company
- A defective delivery truck or truck component on behalf of a manufacturer
No matter whose negligence caused your truck accident, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you identify the responsible party and build a personal injury case against them.
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.
ClientYour Crash Report May Be an Important Piece of Evidence in Your Case
When Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers goes to work on your compensation claim, we may rely on your crash report to tell the story of your accident and help us identify the cause, cost, and consequences of the collision.
According to Louisiana Revised Statutes (RS) §32:398, you are required to file a crash report for accidents that involve injury, death, or over $500 of property damage.
Your crash report may tell us:
- Critical contact information
- Causes and contributing factors
- Vehicle defects
- Citations issued by the responding officer
- Alcohol or drug involvement
Your crash report may also tell us the road, weather, and lighting conditions and provide diagrams and notes from the investigating officer. It can also substantiate the date of the accident to help us comply with the statute of limitations.
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 | ClientContact Our Truck Accident Team Right Away
There is a limited time to sue in Louisiana. Generally, you are entitled to two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, according to CC 3493.1.
For a wrongful death case, you have two years from the date your loved one died to file your lawsuit.
Certain factors may impact the specific filing deadlines in your case. For a free consultation on your case with our client support team, call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers today at (337) 777-7777. We can go over the specific deadlines that pertain to your case during this call.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWe Can Negotiate with the At-Fault Party’s Insurance Company
Compiling the documents and evidence that create your evidence file can be complicated if you do it on your own. When Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers represents you, a Lake Charles delivery truck accident lawyer from our firm can gather all evidence on your behalf. We can then obtain, complete, and submit the necessary forms for your insurance claim or lawsuit.
Our services may also include:
- Answering your questions and providing you with legal advice
- Communicating with all parties on your behalf
- Assigning an accurate value to your compensation claim
- Reviewing the feasibility of each you receive
- Negotiating with the responsible party’s insurance company for a settlement offer
- Presenting you with any offers we receive for you to decide whether to accept or reject it
- Regularly updating you as your case progresses
- Taking your case to trial, if necessary
Our truck accident team offers prompt responses to our clients’ questions and concerns. We work hard to make sure you have the time you need to heal from your injuries and meet all the deadlines to file your legal claim.
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.
ClientLaborde Earles Injury Lawyers May Be Able to Work for You
While you focus on your physical recovery, a Lake Charles delivery truck accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to fight for compensation on your behalf.
We understand that you may have concerns about paying for a lawyer in addition to your other expenses, which is why Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers works on a contingency-fee-basis. There are no upfront or hourly payments required in this arrangement. Instead, our fees come as a percentage of your settlement offer or court award, if you win your case.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers offers free, no-obligation case reviews to truck accident victims in Lake Charles. To discuss your case with a member of our team, call us today at (337) 777-7777.
