Truck accidents are too common and can leave you with severe injuries. From driver error to a poorly maintained vehicle, a serious crash can leave you with mounting expenses. What’s more is that in a collision with a truck, there can be more than one party held responsible for your accident. The other driver, their employer, and even the company that built the truck can be held liable for your injuries. When considering these factors, you may want to secure legal representation.
At Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers, we work hard to secure fair compensation for our clients. We can gather evidence to assign fault, initiate prompt legal action, and protect your rights throughout the legal process. If we are unable to reach the settlement you deserve out-of-court, we are ready and willing to go to trial.
If you experienced life-changing injuries due to the reckless actions of another party, do not speak with insurance companies by yourself; they may offer you less than the value of your claim and pressure you to take a quick settlement. Working with a member of our team can make sure justice is served.
Due to the size of most commercial vehicles, truck accidents often result in loss of life. If you lost a close loved one due to a truck accident, you may be entitled to a wrongful death claim. Possible compensation for your loss may include funeral and burial costs, final medical expenses for the decedent, and more. Wrongful death cases are complex and require the skills of an experienced personal injury lawyer. Again, do not let insurance companies pressure you into accepting a settlement while you are mourning.
Time is of the essence due to the Louisiana statute of limitations for both personal injury and wrongful death claims. The law allows one year from the date of your injuries, and one year from the date of your loved one’s passing to file a civil action. Twelve months can pass in the blink of an eye.
To protect your best interests, contact our legal team today for a free case evaluation. Call Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers at (337) 777-7777.
According to CC §2320, you can sue a trucking company for an accident caused by one of its drivers. The reasoning is that a company is responsible for the actions of employees who are completing their duties. Filing a claim or lawsuit against the truck driver’s employer can help you get compensation under state law …
If a trucking accident caused your injuries, you can seek compensation. To win awards, the other party’s negligence must be established. The specific evidence needed to establish negligence in a truck accident will depend on who or what is liable for your accident. An attorney familiar with truck accident cases from our firm may be …
According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the most common types of truck accidents in Louisiana and throughout the United States are caused by: A large truck traveling outside of its lane or off the roadway Loss of vehicle control due to speeding, shifting cargo, bad road conditions, and vehicle systems failure Rear-end …
Trucking accidents can cause serious damages and severe injuries to those in smaller passenger cars. If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident involving a large truck, someone else could be liable for your losses, including the truck driver’s employer. You can sue a trucking company for a truck accident if their …
Truck accidents are different from car accidents in a few key ways. First and foremost, the damage caused by truck accidents is often more significant than that of a typical car accident. Large vehicles such as trucks have more weight, and accidents involving these vehicles can produce severe injuries and property damage. To add to …
In Louisiana, accident victims have one year to file a lawsuit after a truck accident, per to CC Art. 3492. The clock starts ticking on the day of the accident. You also have one year to sue if you are filing a wrongful death lawsuit, per CC Art. 2315.2. However, in these types of cases, …
How long it will take for a truck accident claim to settle may depend on a number of factors. Each truck accident claim will be different from the next, which means each claim will settle on its own timeline. Factors that may affect the length of time it takes to reach a truck accident settlement …
Truck accident lawyers manage any number of tasks involved in filing truck accident claims—including dealing with the insurance companies for you. In fact, having a lawyer on hand to handle all interactions is one of the greatest benefits of hiring a truck accident lawyer. Communicating with insurance companies about your claim is a task that …
If you or a loved one have been in a truck accident, you may be wondering when or if you should get a lawyer. There is no hard answer to this question — but there are many benefits a lawyer can provide if you are considering filing a truck accident claim. Accident victims can hire …
Whether you can sue for a rear-end truck collision may depend on a few different factors, such as who was at fault and whether you suffered injuries or vehicle damage. In general, if another vehicle struck the rear end of your vehicle, you may be able to file a personal injury insurance claim or lawsuit …
After a truck accident, your priority should be your safety and the safety of those around you. Once everyone is safe, it would be in your best interest to begin documenting the scene of the accident if you can. Damage to your vehicle, other vehicles, and evidence of the accident can be fundamental when filing …
According to RS Art. 22:1269, you may sue an at-fault party, their insurance provider, or both after a car accident in Lafayette. Suing the at-fault party by filing a personal injury lawsuit may mean you can recover the cost of treating your injuries, repairing or replacing your car, and recouping any related income loss. While …
According to RS § 32:398, after a truck accident in Lafayette, you should take these important steps: Move your vehicle out of the flow of traffic, if possible. Call the police and emergency medical help to the scene. Give your name, driver’s license, contact information, and vehicle registration information to the police and to the …
When thinking about how to choose a truck accident lawyer to represent you, the most important element to consider is whether the attorney’s services meet your needs. Not all law firms are the same—they may have different caseloads, styles of litigation, and fee schedules. Some place emphasis on personal injury law as a whole, while …
You can collect economic and non-economic damages for a truck accident. The types of damages available in your case may vary depending on your injuries and other ways the accident impacted your life. To learn more about what specific damages you can collect for your truck accident, you may want to get in touch with …
According to data from the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS), commercial vehicles—including trucks—caused just over 47% of all crashes in 2020. Commercial vehicles caused 28% of fatal crashes and 45% of injury-causing crashes out of all the accidents in Louisiana that year. However, the blame may not only lie with the …
When a moving van and a passenger vehicle collide, the resulting injuries and property damage can be disastrous. If you or someone you love was injured in a moving van accident in New Orleans, a lawyer might be able to help you identify the right party to sue for compensation. You might have a negligence …
According to the Lousiana State University’s Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS), 106 people died on Louisiana roadways in large truck and bus accidents in 2019. When it comes to light trucks and vans, they account for a much higher percentage of deaths at 43.1% of all fatalities, compared to only 9.1% …
From 2014 to 2016, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) reported around 800 car crashes per year on Interstate 10 (I-10) between Lafayette and Baton Rouge, which also includes accidents involving semi trucks. While figures detailing the precise number of accidents involving trucks on I-10 are few and far between, you do not …
I-10 is the nation’s fourth-longest interstate, stretching across the southern United States from Florida to California. There is no information readily available that indicates how many truck drivers per year get into accidents on this expanse of road. However, because it is a primary route for commercial purposes, accidents involving truck drivers are likely fairly …
It is hard to know exactly what the percentage of truck accidents caused by cars on I-10 is, but it is a potentially dangerous stretch of highway. The Louisiana State University Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation report that there were 39 fatal crashes on I-10 in Louisiana in 2019. In their Persons Killed …
It is impossible to say exactly what percentage of all accidents large trucks backing up are involved in, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration states in their 2017 Traffic Safety Facts Sheet on Large Trucks that 22% of fatal, two-car accidents between large trucks and passenger vehicles involve a truck’s rear colliding with the …
It is hard to say exactly what causes truck accidents on one stretch of highway. When truck drivers are at fault for accidents, poor training or employer guidance that may lead the driver to engage in behaviors like speeding could serve as the root cause for a truck and car accident. Even the most common …