The loss of a loved one is always tragic, but it can be especially hard to deal with when it was the negligence of someone else that caused their death. If a fatal truck accident took the life of your loved one, you may be able to pursue compensation. A Metairie fatal truck accident lawyer can assist you.
A fair compensation offer cannot turn back time, but it can help your family pay bills as you contend with the mental anguish this accident caused. An attorney from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is ready to help you pursue wrongful death damages and hold all liable parties accountable for the pain they have contributed to.
Regulations and Rules About Trucking
Any motor vehicle accident can be dangerous, but accidents involving trucks can be more likely to cause grievous injuries and death due to the large size of these vehicles. Because of this, there are many rules and regulations governing the trucking industry and how these large vehicles are operated. Drivers must be trained well and learn to adapt to the driving experience a heavier truck offers.
They must know they should not follow other vehicles closely and that they have a longer braking distance. If they act irresponsibly, they must be held accountable. There are also rules set by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) about how long a driver can drive their truck each day.
Drivers who break these rules or companies that encourage drivers to break such rules can be held liable in a fatal accident. If trucking companies ignore rules about safety inspections or cargo owners act negligently, they can contribute to an accident. These rules all exist for a reason, and anyone who breaks them is creating a dangerous situation for anyone sharing the road with a truck.
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ClientPursuing Wrongful Death Damages After a Fatal Truck Accident
You may get a settlement offer after an accident. These offers are often inadequate and do not really reimburse families for the trauma they experienced. You and your family deserve fair compensation for both your economic and non-economic damages. It’s our job to ensure you obtain it.
Economic Damages
A fatal truck accident can leave behind large bills and create plenty of financial stress for your family. Your compensation should help make up for these economic costs, including:
- Your loved one’s funeral expenses
- The cost of end-of-life care
- The loss of a loved one’s future income
Non-economic Damages
An accident does not just cause economic stress. There is an emotional toll to every event like this, and your compensation needs to make up for that as well. This is where “non-economic” damages come in. These can help compensate you for:
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of companionship or guidance
- Diminished quality of life
- Any past or future pain and suffering
All these must be considered when fair compensation is calculated.
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Rick Smith | ClientLiable Parties in a Truck Accident Case
As we mentioned, there are plenty of rules and regulations regarding heavy trucks and their operation. As a result, there could be several liable parties in a wrongful death suit like this one. People that could be pursued for damages can include:
- The driver of the truck
- The company that owns the truck
- The company that owns the cargo
- The manufacturer of a faulty truck part
- Another driver of another vehicle involved
If a person or corporation’s negligence contributed to this fatal truck accident, your attorney will do everything they can to hold them accountable.
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ClientWhat a Metairie Fatal Truck Accident Attorney Can Do to Assist You
You are not required to hire an attorney when you pursue wrongful death damages, but keep in mind that insurance companies and trucking firms are sure to have legal representation of their own. A Metairie fatal truck accident lawyer can do many things to help guide you through the legal process and assist you with your case.
Your attorney can:
- Talk to eyewitnesses
- Gather evidence needed to make your case
- Protect you or your loved one from accusations of wrongdoing
- Talk to insurance companies and other parties on your behalf
- Field settlement offers
- Calculate fair compensation
- Hold all liable parties accountable
- Keep you updated on your case
- Prepare you for testimony or depositions
- Make your case in court, if needed
If you are ready to fight for fair compensation for you and your family, a lawyer from our firm is ready to help you.
The Statute of Limitations
Just remember that you do not have unlimited time to act after a fatal truck accident. The statute of limitations CC Art. 2315.2 gives you just one year to begin pursuing legal action.
This can be another reason why it is a good idea to seek out the help of a fatal truck accident attorney from our law firm. They can get the legal process started while you focus on your family and their needs.
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ClientAffording an Attorney
If you are already dealing with financial stress, you may be thinking you cannot afford an attorney on top of everything else. We understand what you are going through, and that is why our law firm works on contingency in cases like these. You do not have to pay us an upfront fee. Instead, your fatal truck accident lawyer will collect their fee when you are awarded compensation.
Get a Free Legal Consultation About Your Jefferson Parish Case
If you want to learn more about your legal options, just contact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers. There is no obligation, so take the time to learn more about the potential value of your case and how we could be of assistance.
