The trucking industry is vital to Louisiana’s economy. Big trucks move goods through the interstates, highways, roads, and streets of every city and small town in our state.Â
However, truck accidents are also common in Louisiana, and some of them cause catastrophic damage. Many Louisiana truck accident injury victims and their families are devastated physically, emotionally, and financially.
The Louisiana truck accident lawyers at Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys have been protecting the rights of truck accident injury victims for decades and have recovered more than $10 billion for our clients. We want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve. Whether it is truck accident case or a Louisiana wrongful death case.
Call (225) 999-1111 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Why Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys Is The Best Choice For Your Louisiana Truck Accident Case
- We have successfully handled hundreds of Louisiana truck accident injury cases.
- We have recovered over $10 billion for our clients.
- We treat our clients with the respect and dignity they deserve.
- We are available 24/7.
- You pay nothing until we win for you.
How Can a Louisiana Truck Accident Lawyer Help?
- Trucking accident cases involve complex state and federal laws, and an experienced Louisiana truck accident injury attorney knows those laws inside and out.
- Trucking accident cases involve large insurance policy limits, and insurance companies fight hard to deny or devalue your claim. An experienced truck accident injury attorney knows how to combat their tactics and hold them responsible for the full value of your claim.
- Litigating a truck accident case is expensive, but most truck accident injury attorneys will handle your case on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing until they win for you.
- An experienced Louisiana truck accident injury lawyer has the skills and resources to investigate your accident, determine all possible causes, and identify all potentially liable parties to maximize your compensation.
Common Types of Truck Accidents in Louisiana
There are numerous types of truck accidents. Some of the most common include:
- Jackknifing accidents.
- Rollover accidents.
- Spilled cargo accidents.
- Underride accidents.
- Rear-end accidents.
- Blind spot accidents.
- Head-on collisions.
- Tire blowout accidents.
- Side impact accidents.
- Sideswipe accidents.
- Wide-turn accidents.
Any type of truck accident can cause devastating injuries. Consult an experienced Louisiana truck accident attorney to help you recover the full value of your damages.
Common Causes of Louisiana Truck Accidents
The most common causes of Louisiana truck accidents are:
- Alcohol or drug impairment
- Driver fatigue
- Blind spots
- Driver distraction
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Overloaded trailers
- Negligent maintenance
- Defective equipment
- Dangerous road conditions
The question then is, who is responsible for these causes? Clearly, some causes are the fault of a driver. However, there may be many other parties liable for these causes.
Some other potentially liable parties may include negligent maintenance companies, negligent cargo loaders, manufacturers of defective equipment, and the government entity responsible for dangerous road conditions.
Common Types of Louisiana Truck Accident Injuries
Not many people walk away from a big truck collision without significant injuries. Some common types of Louisiana truck accident injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord damage, including paralysis
- Neck and back injuries
- Broken and crushed bones
- Burns
- Loss of limbs
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Permanent disabilities
- Wrongful death
When not fatal, truck accidents can result in the need for lifelong assistance with daily tasks and expensive long-term medical care. Truck accident victims may no longer be able to work and provide for themselves and their families.
These victims need help to recover every dollar they are entitled to.
What Damages Can I Recover?
In a successful Louisiana truck accident injury claim, you should be able to recover economic and non-economic damages, including:
- Current and future medical expenses.
- Current and future lost wages.
- Property damage.
- Other expenses incurred because of your injuries.
- Pain and suffering.
- Mental and emotional distress.
- Loss of consortium.
- Loss of enjoyment of life.
- Scarring and disfigurement.
- Permanent disability.
Pursuant to Louisiana Civil Code Article 3546, punitive damages are only available if prescribed specifically by statute. For example, if your Louisiana truck accident injuries were caused by the intoxication of the driver, you may be awarded punitive damages under the Louisiana Civil Code Article 2315.4.Â
Our attorneys work hard to recover all types of damages to maximize your compensation.
What is My Deadline For Filing a Louisiana Truck Accident Injury Claim?
A statute of limitations sets the deadline for filing a claim. If you miss your deadline, you will not be able to recover compensation for your damages.
Louisiana Civil Code Article 3493.1 provides the statute of limitations for Louisiana truck accident injury claims is two years from the date of your accident if your accident occurred on or after July 1, 2024. If your accident occurred before July 1, 2024, you only have one year to file your claim.
There are exceptions to the statute of limitations. In some cases, the statute of limitations may be paused, allowing for more time to file your claim. In other cases, the deadline may be much shorter.
You must consult an experienced Louisiana truck accident injury attorney to determine your filing deadline.
If you lost a loved one in a Louisiana truck accident, you may be able to file a wrongful death action and possibly a survival action. Both a wrongful death action and a survival action have a deadline of one year from the date of death of your loved one.
How Much Does a Louisiana Truck Accident Injury Lawyer Cost?
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we handle your Louisiana truck accident injury claim on a contingency fee basis. This means that we pay all expenses for litigating your claim, and you owe us nothing until we win compensation for you.
After we have recovered your compensation, we are paid an agreed upon percentage of your settlement or award.
Contact Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys Today
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a Louisiana truck accident caused by someone else, you deserve to be compensated for your damages.
Truck accident injury litigation is complex and expensive. You need a Louisiana truck accident injury attorney to help you recover the full value of your case.
At Chris Corzo Injury Attorneys, we have decades of experience handling truck accident injury cases and have recovered billions of dollars in compensation for our clients. We want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Call (225) 999-1111 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation. Our compassionate attorneys will listen to you, answer your questions, and explain your rights. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly to recover maximum compensation for you.