If a negligent driver caused an accident and you were injured, our law firm can help you fight for appropriate compensation. At Laborde Earles, we are a family-oriented firm that can bring a combined 350 years of legal experience to your case.
A Lake Charles truck accident lawyer with our firm can investigate your accident, identify the responsible party, and determine who to pursue for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses.
Assessing Your Lake Charles Penske Truck Accident Compensation
Penske rental trucks can range in size all the way up to 26-foot trucks capable of carrying up to 10,000 pounds of cargo. This size and weight disparity between a large truck and your smaller passenger vehicle can leave you with life-changing or life-threatening injuries in a crash.
Our Lake Charles personal injury lawyers can demand recovery of all the expenses related to your post-accident medical care, including your emergency and ongoing medical bills, and all of the following:
- Past and present loss of income and reduced future earning capacity
- Property damage, total loss, and diminished property value
- Physical disability and lasting physically disfiguring injuries
- Physical and emotional pain and suffering and diminished quality of life
If you lost a family member in a Penske truck accident, you have our condolences and our determination to obtain wrongful death compensation for you and your family. We can hold the other driver responsible for the costs of their funeral and burial, in addition to your loss of their income, domestic support, consortium, and companionship.
Avoid a Potentially Costly Delay in Filing Your Penske Truck Accident Lawsuit
The state of Louisiana imposes a time limit on your right to file a lawsuit after an accident. Accordingly:
- CC Art. 3493.1 generally allows two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit.
- CC Art. 2315.2 generally gives you two years from the date of a loved one’s demise to sue for wrongful death.
Meeting—even correctly interpreting—the statutory deadline can be hard on your own. Our Penske truck accident lawyer in Lake Charles, LA, will explain how and when the filing deadline can change, as well as the steps we can take to file your lawsuit on time.
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.
ClientHow We Determine Whether to Pursue the At-Fault Driver or Penske
When we accept your case, a primary goal of our investigation is understanding who to hold liable for your accident, injuries, and compensation. Because Penske trucks are rented, the at-fault driver might have personal insurance that will cover your post-accident costs.
Many private insurance policies may disclaim an accident involving a rental truck due to its weight. In that case, we could seek damages from Penske and their insurer. They might also be liable if an unlicensed or improperly licensed driver rented the truck.
Our Penske truck accident attorney in Lake Charles, LA, can pursue Penske if they failed to appropriately repair or otherwise maintain their vehicle prior to renting it.
Evidence We Collect to Prove Liability for Your Lake Charles Truck Accident
Your truck accident report is an important part of your case file. It will tell us the date, time, location, and cause of your accident and note any readily apparent injuries and points of impact on both involved vehicles. Additional evidence we may collect include:
- Medical records and bills
- Employment records
- Accident and injury photos
- Accident reconstruction
- Eyewitness statements
- Expert testimonials
We can also obtain evidence it might be hard for you to access, including the trucking company’s records and the driver’s license and driving history.
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 | ClientWhat It’s Like Working With Our Lake Charles Truck Accident Investigation Team
When you turn to our law firm for support, you get our Penske truck accident lawyer and our entire team serving Lake Charles in your corner. Our legal team can:
- Obtain your truck accident report and attachments
- Prove the other party’s negligence and liability
- Assess your potential recoverable damages
- Canvass the accident scene for photos and videos
- Speak with all interested parties on your behalf
- Reply promptly to your legal and insurance questions
- Provide updates on your case
- Negotiate a favorable monetary settlement
- Take your case to court if a settlement is not forthcoming
At Laborde Earles, we can also represent you on a no-win, no-fee basis, so we do not accept or expect compensation unless and until we recover it for you.
Reviews and Recommendations for Our Client-Focused Law Firm
Laborde Earles has been serving victims of personal injury incidents since 2014. When satisfied clients talk about our law firm and our commitment to their recovery, they leave reviews like these:
- Dennis Buford: Having an accident is scary…We didn’t know what to do or expect…One of my nieces…told me who to call…I can honestly say…[they] treated me like family. Thank you all for what you have done for me. ALWAYS GRATEFUL.
- Evelyn Pitre: Larke Landry is a great person to discuss your accident case with…She is easy to talk with, a good listener…and very thorough…She puts you at ease…so you…can move forward with your healing.
Our testimonials page contains additional reviews that attest to our dedication to providing legal services tailored to meet your needs and help you start putting your life back together.
Ensuring accountability for negligent actions and seeking fair compensation for the injured is our primary focus. If you’ve been harmed, we want to help, so contact us today whether you’ve been injured in a Penske accident or a similar case:
- FedEx truck accident lawyer
- UPS truck accident lawyer
- U-Haul truck accident lawyer
- Amazon delivery accident lawyer
- DHL truck accident lawyer
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall Our Truck Accident Team for a Free Review of Your Case Today
If you or a loved one was injured, our Lake Charles Penske truck accident lawyer can help you build a solid case for financial recovery after an accident. We stop at nothing to hold the at-fault party accountable for compensating you. Call Laborde Earles today to begin your free consultation. There is no risk or obligation involved.
