18-Wheeler and Trucking Accidents
The trucking industry is vital to the American economy as trucks haul more than 71% of all the freight in the country. While important, 18-wheelers are enormous and heavy. A semi-truck with an empty trailer can weigh as much as 35,000 pounds. A semi-truck with a loaded trailer can weigh 80,000 pounds.
In comparison to the average private car that weighs just around 4,000 pounds, there is a considerable difference between the magnitude of trucks and cars. This is why when a trucking accident happens, it can lead to catastrophic destruction, disabling injuries, and death.
The high rate of death and extensive injuries that truck accident victims often suffer mean that they can be entitled to large settlements. Determining liability for paying victims what they are owed can be difficult in commercial trucking accidents as several parties, including the following, could be liable:
The truck driver
The trucking company
The truck repair shop
The entity that loads the truck
The truck manufacturer
Philip B. Adams is a Louisiana truck accident attorney who can speak with you about your Louisiana truck accident and discuss your legal options for recovering compensation. When a truck accident happens, taking legal action for compensation can be very challenging and complicated, which is why only an attorney with knowledge and understanding of pursuing truck accident claims should be considered. Attorney Adams has experience investigating truck accidents and fighting on behalf of truck accident victims to secure the total compensation from all liable parties to which they are entitled.
Contact Attorney Adams for a complimentary initial meeting for your injury case.
Recoverable Damages from Your Louisiana Truck Accident
Truck accidents often leave victims with several costly losses. Identifying all of the damages a victim suffers is critical. An attorney with a background in handling truck accident claims can determine what damages exist, calculate what a claim is worth, and what parties are liable for paying.
Attorney Adams is devoted to fighting for fair compensation on behalf of truck accident victims. This includes all of their current and future economic and non-economic losses.
Some of the most common damages that can be recovered in a truck accident injury case include
The cost of medical treatment and care in the past and present
The cost of medical treatment and care that may be necessary in the future
Lost income from time away from work
Property damage repairs and replacements
Pain and suffering
Mental anguish
Reduced earning capacity after disabling injuries
Wrongful death benefits
Miscellaneous intangible losses
Statute of Limitations for a Louisiana Truck Accident
Louisiana’s statute of limitations for truck accident claims is only one year from when the accident occurred. Failing to start the claims process early can lead to a forfeiture of rights to financial compensation should the statute of limitations be missed. Since there are several steps to take in the claims process, victims should consider consulting with an attorney as soon as possible.
Our Louisiana truck accident attorney at the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams offers complimentary initial consultations to assist you. After the signing of a contract, attorney Adams can begin gathering evidence to quickly build your case.
Speak to a Louisiana Truck Accident Attorney Today
Attorney Adams is prepared and ready to assess your case and protect your rights to compensation. If you have questions about your legal options after a Louisiana truck accident, contact the Law Offices of Philip B. Adams today for a free case evaluation.