If you or a loved one is recovering from an accident with a Swift Transportation truck, Laborde Earles can represent you while you focus on healing. Large, heavy commercial vehicles are dangerous and deadly, particularly to those in smaller passenger vehicles.
Our Marksville truck accident lawyers have represented Louisiana’s injured for many years. We will use our team’s 350-plus years of combined personal injury experience to fight for your fair financial award from Swift Transportation to recover your losses.
You deserve the chance to hold those who harmed you accountable. Let us help. Call today for a free consultation. We will explain how our Marksville Swift Transportation truck accident lawyers can lead your case and answer your questions.
Leave Your Entire Case to Our Marksville Swift Transportation Truck Crash Attorneys
The thought of taking on Swift Transportation, one of the largest trucking companies in the U.S. with at least 11,000 drivers, while injured can be overwhelming. For many people, it’s too much to take on.
With Laborde Earles handling your case, you don’t have to. Once you hire us to lead your case, you will have time to take care of yourself. We are prepared to handle all the challenges of your case and can represent you in talks with Swift Transportation. Its size does not intimidate us.
Your case will likely involve multiple liable parties, multiple insurance policies, and complex state and federal trucking laws. Our Marksville personal injury lawyers will take care of those. We are confident we can resolve any issue in your case.
Our Swift Transportation truck accident lawyers in Marksville, LA, will:
- Look into the accident to find out what happened and determine what and who caused it.
- Gather evidence to support your claims (e.g., police reports, witness testimony, photos, traffic camera footage, debris from the accident scene, etc).
- Demand Swift Transportation keeps critical evidence (e.g., driver’s log books, dashcam footage, truck maintenance records, etc.).
- Identify all parties responsible for the crash and your compensation.
- Determine how each party exhibited negligence that caused or led to the crash.
- Protect your interests and determine your role in the crash if you are partially liable.
- Figure out how much the truck collision has cost you and how much your compensation claim should be.
- Lead negotiations with Swift’s insurance company about recovering a compensation award that covers your injuries and losses.
- File a lawsuit if we can’t settle with Swift Transportation or other liable parties.
- Represent you in court and fight for your recovery at trial if needed.
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.
ClientCan You Afford a Lawyer for a Commercial Truck Accident Case?
We know accident victims have many expenses, so we have a policy to ensure we don’t add to their financial burden. We accept contingency fees, which allows us to handle your case without delay.
This means we won’t charge you upfront fees for representation, and we get paid only if you win your case. You can ask us about how these fees work and explore your options today. Call for a free consultation.
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 | ClientWe Will Demand Compensation for All Your Damages
Victims can suffer severe and life-threatening injuries in a commercial truck accident case. We will review the accident and identify all the losses you can pursue from the party or parties that caused the crash.
Our Swift Transportation truck collision attorneys in Marksville can demand any of the following in your case:
- Medical expenses: The cost of your medical treatment, both current and future.
- Lost wages: The income you lost because you couldn’t work due to your injuries.
- Lost earning ability: Estimated lost income if your injuries prevent you from working in the same capacity as before the accident.
- Pain and suffering: Compensation for the physical and emotional pain you experienced after the crash.
- Property damage: The cost to repair or replace your vehicle and any other property damaged in the accident.
- Wrongful death damages: Compensation for funeral costs, loss of companionship, and financial support. If you are coping with a loss, we offer our deepest sympathies. Our compassionate Marksville wrongful death lawyers can help with your case.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientWho Can You Hold Responsible for Your Swift Truck Accident?
Our Swift Transportation truck accident attorneys in Marksville, LA, could pursue compensation from any of the following, depending on the circumstances of your case:
- The trucking company (Swift): The company may be liable for its policies and practices if they are negligent in any way.
- The truck driver: They might be at fault due to negligent driving, such as speeding or distracted driving.
- Truck maintenance providers: They are responsible for improper or inadequate truck maintenance.
- Truck or parts manufacturers: They are liable for defects in the truck or its parts.
- Cargo loaders: They are accountable for improperly loaded or secured cargo.
- Government entities: They can be liable for unsafe road conditions or improper signage.
- Other drivers or road users: They may be at fault if their actions contributed to the crash. Other motorists and even pedestrians can be among those we can hold liable.
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.
ClientFiling Deadlines Apply to Truck Accident Lawsuits in Louisiana
You have two years from the accident date to file a personal injury lawsuit under Louisiana law. A two-year deadline also applies to wrongful death lawsuits, as this state law outlines. You could lose your right to pursue compensation if you miss the deadline.
Acting quickly helps keep evidence and witness accounts fresh. If you work with our firm, you won’t have to worry about the deadline. We will file your case with the statute of limitations if we have enough time.
Our Marksville Swift Transportation Truck Accident Lawyers Can Help – Call Us
If you’ve been involved in a Swift Transportation truck accident in Marksville, don’t wait to seek legal help. Laborde Earles is ready to start working for you today. Accident victims often face complex legal and insurance processes, and having legal representation can make a difference.
We can help you gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and fight for your award. Call us today to learn how our Swift Transportation truck accident lawyers in Marksville can support you on your path to recovery.
