Trucking lawsuits can help families recover after tragedy. Serious injuries can happen in any wreck. But those with 18-wheelers and other trucks are more likely to be serious. Most deaths in large truck crashes are people riding in passenger vehicles. (e.g., smaller cars with families, and regular ...
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Truck Accidents
Should you hire a personal injury attorney?
“Personal injury” covers all injuries to the mind or body that are caused by the negligence or recklessness of someone else. They can ruin your life. People who are hurt and suffer personal injuries can file a claim against the person or business who hurt them (or their insurance company) to restore ...
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WHAT’S MY PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUIT WORTH?
Lawyers and adjusters help decide the settlement value of a personal injury lawsuit based on analysis of the facts and law.
Many factors impact the value of personal injury claims. Insurance companies evaluate the details of each claim when deciding how much to pay. Adjusters and lawyers perform ...
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Louisiana Car Crash Checklist
A car crash can range from inconvenient to devastating.
If you are in a car crash in Louisiana, the following checklist can help make sure everyone is safe, that you follow the law, and you get on the road to recovery:
Check yourself for injuries after a car crash
If you are ...
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What are the steps to file a lawsuit?
Before you file a lawsuit, it's important to know the process.
How does a lawsuit get filed?
Filing a lawsuit requires information about the facts, law, and parties to the case in controversy. This requires the gathering of important information and all relevant evidence. Courts require a ...
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Semi-truck accidents in Louisiana
A crash with a semi-truck is extremely dangerous. It is not like a typical car accident. These massive machines can weigh 80,000 pounds. Traveling at highway speeds, a crash often causes severe injuries and even death. Typical injuries from a crash with a semi-truck include:
Back and neck ...
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PRESCRIPTION IS NOT WHAT THE DOCTOR ORDERED
The most important decision our clients make often occurs before we’ve ever met them. It is to determine when they seek out legal counsel on an issue of harm. Whether a person decides to call an attorney may seem like the first of many steps in vindicating their rights — and it is — but waiting too ...
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Who is Liable for Commercial Truck Wrecks?
If you have been hurt in a crash with a commercial truck, you are probably wondering who will be held liable when it comes time to seek compensation for your medical expenses, lost income and other losses. Like any accident, truck accident liability depends on what caused the accident. But unlike ...
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