Compensation claims for people injured in delivery truck accidents can be legally complex as multiple parties could share financial responsibility for your losses. Dealing with a challenging case while recovering from injuries, missing work, and keeping on top of your bills can be overwhelming. This is where our delivery truck accident lawyers serving New Iberia can help.
Our New Iberia truck accident lawyers take the stress out of the legal process by managing every aspect of your case for you. With over 350 years of combined personal injury experience, we have recovered over $200 million in settlements and verdicts for our clients. Further, our reputation for hard work, legal excellence, and aggressive representation is recognized, trusted, and recommended by our clients and peers statewide.
We Are Here to Fight for the Compensation You Deserve
Our personal injury lawyers in New Iberia residents understand the challenges of litigating complex personal injury cases. These cases are often heavily defended due to the financial resources trucking companies have at their disposal. There are many steps involved in the legal process, so it can be difficult to know where to start as an injured party.
To simplify things, here are some of our clients’ most commonly asked questions after truck accidents:
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.
ClientWhy Are Truck Accidents More Complex than Other Auto Collisions?
Unlike regular auto accidents involving two drivers, several parties may have caused or contributed to the accident in delivery van accidents. These can include the driver, the delivery company, the van or truck manufacturer, the maintenance company, the cargo loading company, a parts manufacturer, or even a municipality that governs the road conditions. While this enables more avenues to seek compensation, dealing with several different insurers complicates the legal process.
We have a reputation for managing complex cases involving powerful defendants and have plenty of experience to draw upon. Additionally, our delivery truck accident lawyers have an in-depth knowledge of the state and federal trucking laws and regulations that may apply to your case. We will help you gather, preserve, and organize the evidence required to prove another party’s financial liability for your injuries.
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 | ClientHow Much Compensation Can I Claim for a Delivery Truck Accident in Louisiana?
While every case is unique, we typically evaluate and pursue the following types of compensation for our clients:
- Lost wages and other work-related benefits
- Compensation if your injuries affect your employment in the future
- Pain and suffering from physical and psychological symptoms
- Medical bills and rehabilitation costs (current and ongoing)
- Diminished quality of life if your injuries prevent you from doing the things you used to enjoy
- The cost of any specialist equipment or home care required for your continued wellbeing
- Destroyed or damaged property
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCan I Pursue Compensation If My Loved One Died in a Delivery Truck Accident?
If the accident was fatal, we are sorry for your loss. We know how difficult it must be to reach out during your time of mourning. We hope we can help surviving family members win compensation for their suffering and other losses. Our team can offer information about this in a more personal and appropriate setting.
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.
ClientHow do I Calculate the Value of My Personal Injury Claim?
There is no cap on the amount of financial damages a victim can recover in compensation for most personal injury cases in Louisiana. Everyone we represent faces unique challenges, so we assess economic damages on a case-by-case basis. However, the greater the injuries of the accident victims, the higher the settlement in the majority of cases.
How do I Know If I Have a Case After a Delivery Truck Accident?
The basis for filing a personal injury lawsuit rests on another party’s negligence. As Louisiana is an at-fault state, proving the driver’s fault is essential for receiving a financial award. In truck accidents, negligence could involve:
- Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or while fatigued
- Distracted driving by using a smartphone or dispatch device
- Over-loaded cargo or improperly-loaded cargo
- Failing to exercise caution in poor weather conditions
- Failure to properly maintain vehicles
- Ignoring hiring best practices and regulations
- Failing to provide appropriate driver training and safety courses
Unfortunately, there are many other examples of negligence in truck accidents, so if you believe someone else was responsible for causing your accident, your lawyer can walk through your case with you to find concrete evidence.
How Long do I Have to File a Personal Injury Lawsuit in Louisiana?
The statute of limitations for personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits in New Iberia is generally one year from the accident date or the date of the loved one’s passing per CC Art. 3492 and CC Art. 2315.2. However, due to the time it takes to gather the evidence, we always advise acting sooner rather than later.
Has Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Represented Clients in Truck Accidents Before?
Our team has over 350 years of combined legal experience at our disposal to build and pursue your case. Some of our more recent recoveries in trial verdicts and settlements for truck accident victims include:
- A $2,700,000 settlement for an 18-wheeler accident victim
- A $1,800,000 settlement for an 18-wheeler accident victim
- A $1,750,000 trial verdict for an 18-wheeler accident victim
- A $1,200,000 trial verdict for an 18-wheeler accident victim
While financial damages vary for each case, we hope our results help to demonstrate our experience in this complex legal field. We fight for each client to receive compensation that will help them move forward and financially recover from their accident.
Your Local Choice for Legal Representation in Complex Truck Accident Cases
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, your needs as a client come first. Our delivery truck accident lawyers serving Iberia Parish take the strain out of the claim process. We are always available to answer your questions. Put your energy into your recovery, and we will fight tirelessly for the compensation you deserve. Call and schedule a free consultation to discuss your legal options today.
