Logging trucks are specialized vehicles designed to transport cut logs across the highways. Riding behind one can be tense and being involved in an accident with one can be catastrophic, resulting in a dangerous chain of events that may lead to serious injuries. If you’ve been in an accident with a logging truck, our lawyers can help you recover monetary damages.
At Laborde Earles, we start with a free consultation and then there’s no fee until we win your case. We’re proud to have won over $1 Billion in settlements and verdicts for injury victims across the state of Louisiana. Contact our truck accident lawyers in New Iberia today if you want an experienced and compassionate lawyer in your corner.
Recover Economic and Non-Economic Damages After a Logging Truck Accident
Economic damages after a truck accident are tangible and are usually easily proven with bills, estimates, and receipts. Non-economic damages are intangible but can be supported with tangible evidence, including medical records, your written prognosis, and your own statement on the accident’s effect on your life.
When we accept your case, damages our New Iberia personal injury lawyer will demand both types of damages, including:
- Accident-related medical bills
- Lost income and reduced earning capacity
- Property damage or destruction
- Diminished property value
- Disability and disfigurement
- Physical pain and suffering
- Mental and emotional distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life
If a logging truck accident caused the demise of a loved one, you have the condolences of our entire team. We know nothing can atone for your loss. We also know how a sudden loss can affect your family financially. Our New Iberia wrongful death lawyers will demand appropriate compensation for your family.
How Louisiana’s Statute of Limitations Affects Your Potential Compensation
You generally have two years to file a lawsuit after a logging truck accident in New Iberia. Filing your lawsuit on time is an important part of your case. It can also be a challenging part since the filing deadline can fluctuate as follows:
- The statutory clock on your personal injury case starts running on the date of the accident, according to CC 3493.1.
- The statutory clock on your wrongful death case starts running on the date of a loved one’s demise, according to CC Art. 2315.2.
- The statutory clock will toll or pause if the injured party is younger than 18.
Our logging truck accident lawyer serving New Iberia, LA will clarify the filing deadline that affects your case. With sufficient notice from you, we work hard to file your lawsuit within the allotted 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.
ClientLogging Trucks Are Carefully Regulated in Louisiana
Two types of logging trucks could transport timber in, out of, and around Louisiana—mule train trucks for transporting logs of up to 24 feet and long trucks for transporting logs of up to 52 feet.
A collision with a logging truck and the potential danger of the logs becoming dislodged can be disastrous. To promote safety, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates the following safety guidelines:
- Logs must be loaded in a safe, stable, orderly, and secure fashion
- Logs must be loaded in a manner that avoids slippage during transportation
- Logs must be secured with appropriate stakes and tie downs
- The logging truck driver must check the position and security of their cargo.
Our logging truck accident lawyer at Laborde Earles will conduct a comprehensive investigation. If either of these safety regulations was ignored and contributed to, or worsened the outcome of your accident, our investigation will uncover it.
We Will Identify All Potentially Liable Parties in Your New Iberia Case
Regulation violations are only one possible cause of your accident. Other potential causes can include:
- Truck driver negligence
- Tire blowouts or defects
- Truck maintenance issues
- Road and weather conditions
- Driver fatigue or intoxication
Leave it to us. Our logging truck accident attorney in New Iberia, LA will investigate every potentially liable party. We will also determine whether more than one negligent party can be held accountable for compensating you.
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 Our Law Firm Supports You After a Logging Truck Accident in New Iberia
After a serious accident, you do not have to take on a logging truck company or its insurer on your own. Our legal team will do all the hard work for you, including:
- Investigate the cause of your accident
- Request an inspection of the logging truck
- Gather physical evidence and documents
- Request your official police report
- Draft and file your insurance and legal case
- Handle all case-related communication
- Consult relevant expert witnesses
- Locate and interview lay witnesses
- Negotiate a settlement or go to court
We also extend our no-win, no-fee policy, meaning we only receive compensation after we obtain it for you. If you do not receive compensation, you will not owe us any fees at all.
Five-Star Reviews From Previous Laborde Earles Clients
When you browse our testimonials page, you will find reviews and recommendations from previous clients, including the following:
- Kristie Venable: “Ms. Lark…went above and beyond to make sure everything was understood and comfortable for choosing Laborde Earles. Very professional, and everyone that came into contact with us in that office was very, very polite.”
- Logan Billeaudeau: “Mrs. Brittany Wiley is literally the best of the best! Anytime I’m in need of anything, she’s quick to respond to whatever it is that I’m needing. Couldn’t ask for better representation!”
Our legal team takes a family-oriented approach to every case we accept and fight hard to support you at every phase of your case.
The reassurance from Digger and his staff gave me that renewed hope that it’s going to be okay down the road.
ClientCall for a Free Review of Your Logging Truck Accident Case
If you or a family member suffered injuries in a recent logging truck accident, our team at Laborde Earles will help you build a strong case for financial recovery. Learn more about your compensation options and how hard our New Iberia logging truck accident lawyer will go to bat for you.
Contact one of our team members to get started with a free review of your case today.
