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Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

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If you were involved in an 18-wheeler accident, a New Orleans 18-wheeler accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to help you prove fault and get compensation for your damages. This compensation may include damages such as medical bills, lost wages, and more.

Eighteen-wheelers are some of the largest vehicles on the road. They are commonly seen all along the interstate, delivering goods from one side of the country to the other. They are a vital part of our economy. However, when an 18-wheeler is in an accident, the damage caused can be severe. Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers provides free, no-obligation consultations to truck accident victims in New Orleans.

How Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Help

A New Orleans 18-wheeler accident lawyer from Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers may be able to coordinate all aspects of your case while you prioritize your recovery.

Our services include:

  • Managing all communications, deadlines, and paperwork on your behalf
  • Collecting evidence of liability
  • Estimating the value of your damages
  • Filing your personal injury insurance claim and/or lawsuit
  • Negotiating for a settlement with the liable party’s insurance company
  • Taking your case to trial if necessary
  • Making in-person appearances in court on your behalf
  • Defending your rights

We will keep you updated on the progress of your case and answer any questions you may have along the way. We will work tirelessly to get you the best possible outcome. We want to bring you justice and fair compensation to help you move forward more comfortably.

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Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers Can Investigate Your Case

When you work with Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, a New Orleans 18-wheeler accident lawyer from our firm can investigate your accident to identify the liable party. The liable party may be:

  • A truck driver
  • A trucking company
  • A truck mechanic
  • The manufacturer of a defective component
  • A cargo-loading company
  • Another negligent party

Once we have identified the liable party, we can collect evidence of their negligence to use in your insurance claim or lawsuit. This evidence may include:

  • Photographs of the accident scene, your injuries, and the vehicles involved
  • Video surveillance or dashcam footage that recorded the accident
  • Police reports
  • Witness statements
  • Testimony from accident reconstruction experts and/or medical experts
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Potentially Recoverable Damages

If you can establish the responsible party’s liability for your accident, they may owe you compensation for your damages. Depending on the specifics of your case, this compensation may include:

Medical Expenses

All current and future accident-related medical expenses may be covered. These expenses may include medical transportation, emergency treatment, doctor’s appointments, medication, therapy, rehabilitation, and more.

Vehicle Damages

If your vehicle was involved in an 18-wheeler accident, it might have a significant amount of damage. Your vehicle repair or replacement costs may be covered, as well as any other property damage expenses you sustained.

Loss of Income

You could be entitled to compensation for your lost wages for the time when your injuries forced you to miss work. If you had to switch careers due to your injury, making less money than before, you might be able to recover compensation for your reduced earning capacity as well.

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering is the mental and physical damage done to you because of your accident. Pain and suffering is not labeled with a dollar amount, but this does not mean it should go unaccounted for.

Your lawyer from our firm can calculate your damages and determine the amount of compensation you are owed.

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Deadlines to Know in Your Case

Keep in mind you have a limited time to sue. CC Art. 3492 imposes a general two-year statute of limitations on personal injury lawsuits. If you wait too long and allow the statute of limitations to expire in your case, your lawsuit may be dismissed. You do not want to miss out on collecting compensation you deserve.

Because of this deadline, Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers encourages you to call us as soon as possible. The sooner you reach out for legal help, the better. Evidence can disappear quickly, and witnesses’ memories can fade. We want to build a strong case on your behalf, so do not wait to contact our team.

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Common Causes of 18-Wheeler Accidents

Eighteen-wheelers are extremely large and heavy vehicles that are difficult to maneuver. It takes skill and training to operate these vehicles safely. If the driver is not completely focused on their driving, it can result in disaster. In addition, if a vehicle is not properly maintained, it can result in a vehicle failure at the worst possible time.

18-wheeler accidents can be caused by:

Speeding

Speeding is especially dangerous for large vehicles. When a large vehicle is going faster than it should be, it can easily lose control. Speeding can also make the force of impact stronger, causing worse injuries.

Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is extremely dangerous. Glancing at a text message, operating a GPS device, or eating a sandwich while driving can be enough of a distraction to cause an accident.

Intoxicated Driving

Driving while intoxicated is illegal and dangerous. For commercial motor vehicle operators, the FMCSA imposes a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit of 0.04%, less than the general BAC limit of 0.08% for operators of non-commercial vehicles.

Improper Maintenance

Large vehicles require regular maintenance. If a vehicle is not properly maintained, it can fail on the road and cause an accident. For example, if an 18-wheeler is driving along the road and the brakes fail, the vehicle has no way of quickly and safely stopping.

Tired Drivers

Truck drivers often work long and hard days on the road. The days can become exhausting. If a truck driver dozes off while operating an 18-wheeler, it can result in deadly consequences.

Improper Loading

Eighteen-wheelers carry large amounts of cargo. If this cargo is not properly loaded, it can create an accident. The weight should be secure and evenly distributed to support the vehicle’s handling.

If another party’s negligence caused your 18-wheeler accident, they might be liable for your damages.

We Take Cases on Contingency

If you qualify, we can offer you representation on a contingency-fee basis with no upfront payments required. In this arrangement, we do not charge you for our labor unless and until you win your case and recover compensation via a settlement offer or court award. We want to help you without draining your bank account.

Contact Us Today for Your Free Consultation

You are not alone after your accident; you should not have to file your claim and/or lawsuit when you should be focusing on your recovery. Your health is a priority. We want to shoulder the burden of handling the legal work. When you call, a team member will listen to the details of your case and discuss your options with you. One of our lawyers may be able to help you get a fair financial award that covers all your losses.

For your free case review with a compassionate member of our team, call us today at (504) 777-7777.

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