Truck accidents can have devastating consequences for victims. These consequences may include severe injuries, complex damages, and legal battles with large trucking companies. In these cases, having strong evidence is essential to support the victim’s claims. One of the most critical forms of evidence is witness testimony. This blog will explore why witness testimony can …
Truck accidents often cause significant injuries, property damage, and even fatalities. One of the leading causes of such crashes is driver fatigue. Understanding how to handle truck accidents caused by driver fatigue is crucial for anyone hurt in such incidents. In this post, we’ll cover the key aspects of driver fatigue in truck accidents, legal …
Back on a Sunday morning in January, a car hit a guardrail on I-10’s Basin Bridge, in Iberville Parish. As the sheriff’s department and state troopers responded and tried to clean up the accident, a FedEx truck smashed through the scene, causing a demolition chain reaction. The FedEx truck blasted through the traffic cones and …
Truck accidents are notorious for causing debilitating and life-threatening injuries. Between inpatient care and medical treatment, accident victims can find themselves sinking further into debt while waiting for their insurance claim to settle. Hurt individuals and families depend on truck accident settlements for reimbursement. If a claim payout cannot cover expenses, injured persons can suffer …
Driving a big tractor-trailer truck – what we usually think of as a semi – takes some different driving skills than driving a passenger car. These trucks are much taller, longer, and heavier than most other vehicles on the road. Truck drivers have to take into consideration the differences between their trucks and the rest …
Riding in the bed of a pickup truck may seem fun or convenient, but in Louisiana, the law surrounding truck bed passengers is strict, especially for children under 12. While certain exceptions exist, allowing passengers to ride in truck beds can lead to severe injuries, fines, and potential legal issues. This guide breaks down the …
The short answer is yes—you really should go to the doctor after a commercial truck accident. Although it is not a requirement to seek medical attention after a commercial truck accident, we recommend seeking treatment as soon as possible. Unlike many automobile accidents, commercial truck accidents are more likely to cause severe injury or death. …
