Every driver on Metairie’s roads has an obligation under the law to protect the wellbeing of others. Perhaps nowhere is this more important than when we consider the actions of semi-truck drivers. These massive vehicles dwarf all other cars on the road, and collisions with semi-trucks can impart life-threatening injuries on others.
As a result, semi-truck drivers must take special care while behind the wheel. Not only must they follow the rules of the road that apply to all vehicles, but there are also special laws that regulate the safe operation of semi-trucks. If a truck driver violates these laws and is involved in a crash, they may be to blame for the victims’ losses. In addition, that trucker’s employer may also share responsibility.
A Metairie semi-truck accident lawyer wants to help you pursue the compensation you need to set things right. The legal team at Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is prepared to take the lead in your case to prove the trucker’s fault and demonstrate how the incident has impacted every part of your life. Contact us today at (504) 777-7777 for your free consultation.
Semi-Truck Drivers Must Follow the Rules of the Road
All drivers on Metairie’s roads must follow the local traffic laws. This applies regardless of their mode of transportation. A semi-truck driver must follow the same speed limits and traffic signals as people on motorcycles or behind the wheels of SUVs. These drivers must also ensure that their attentions remain on the road and that they are in a fit emotional and physical state to drive.
However, truck drivers must also follow additional rules of the road. For example, some smaller local roads may limit the weight of vehicles or prohibit operation entirely. In addition, federal regulations limit the number of hours that a trucker may spend on the road before taking a break.
A failure to adhere to any of these laws means that a trucker may be at fault for a collision with another vehicle. A Metairie semi-truck accident lawyer could provide more information about how local and federal traffic laws impact safe commercial vehicle operation.
Additionally, a traffic court conviction for a moving violation connected to an accident can be used as evidence of fault in a civil claim. If a semi-truck driver received a ticket for unsafe driving from a responding police officer, an attorney could help track this ticket through traffic court to determine if an outcome there might bolster a civil case for compensation.
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ClientA Trucking Company May Share the Blame
It is essential to identify every possible defendant when building a truck accident case. When a trucker causes an accident, their employer may share liability through a legal concept called “vicarious liability.” This concept means that employers can be responsible for their employees’ actions while they are performing their jobs.
Unfortunately, the situation may be different if the trucker is self-employed, was working as an independent contractor, or was not on duty when the crash occurred. The trucking company may not have liability for semi-truck accidents that occur under these circumstances.
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can help identify the potentially liable parties in your case. Give us a call today at (504) 777-7777 to obtain more information about this topic in a free case review with our truck accident team.
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Rick Smith | ClientInjured People Have a Limited Time to Seek Compensation, No Matter How Serious Their Losses May Be
Collisions that involve semi-trucks have the potential to devastate the lives of other people. Whether those people were in their own vehicles or were pedestrians caught in a crash, they will be lucky to escape without permanent injury.
The main contributing factor to the seriousness of injuries following a semi-truck accident is the vehicle’s size. This size means that a collision can impart thousands of pounds of force on the bodies of victims.
Semi-truck accidents can create a variety of injuries and require a person to seek out many forms of medical care, such as:
- A ride in an ambulance
- Emergency room care
- Invasive surgery
- Hospitalization
- Physical therapy
Liable parties after a semi-truck crash may be required to provide victims with the compensation necessary to cover the costs of all medical care.
In addition, a truck crash can affect a person’s life in other ways. It is not unusual for the emotional impact of an incident to be just as serious as the physical injuries. Cases often demand compensation for pain, suffering, nightmares, and other forms of post-traumatic stress.
Finally, a case should evaluate how an incident has impacted a person’s ability to earn a living. If a crash has caused a worker to miss time on the job, the liable parties may need to provide payments for lost income.
While semi-truck accident cases can be extremely complex, you need to act quickly to seek compensation. Louisiana Civil Code (CC) §3492 says that you may have only one year after the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers can work to measure how an incident has impacted your life while ensuring that your case meets the appropriate time limits.
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ClientContact Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers to Protect Your Legal Rights
Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers believes that all people who suffer injuries in accidents because of the carelessness of others deserve the compensation they need to become whole again. This includes people who are victims of crashes involving semi-trucks. If you have suffered harm in a collision with a commercial truck, you may be entitled to payments for medical bills, lost income, and emotional trauma.
A Metairie semi-truck accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers is here to fight for you. Our legal team can help you understand the relevant laws and build a case against all liable parties. Reach out to us today at (504) 777-7777 to discuss your case for free with our client intake team.
