Investigating a Truck Accident Injury Case
Lake Charles 18-Wheeler Accident Attorneys
Although trucking accidents are fairly common, they do present some unique challenges for the personal injury law firm investigating the case.
The trucking industry is covered by its own set of laws and regulations. A personal injury law firm and its investigators must be aware of these laws, and of the ways that truckers and trucking companies try to get around the law or cover up their activities after there has been a truck crash.
The personal injury attorneys at Broussard & Hart, L.L.C., in Lake Charles, Louisiana, have a demonstrated track record of helping injured people achieve financial awards after trucking accidents. We have recovered more than $80 million dollars for injured clients and families who have lost a loved one.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury, contact our Lake Charles law office today to schedule a free initial consultation, or call us at 337-513-0288 (or toll free: 888-391-5595).
Causes of Big Rig Accidents
We see a number of different types of accidents occurring with big rigs or tractor-trailers. Each type of accident will have different causes and contributing factors. We work with experienced accident investigators to help us determine all of the factors that led up to the tragic truck collision.
Truck Driver Problems: Driver fatigue, driver drug or alcohol use, lack of proper training or lack of training altogether, no driver's license or fake driver's license. It's particularly important to thoroughly review the driver's log as soon as possible after an accident. Driver's logs can be falsified.
Truck Loading Problems: If cargo is not loaded properly it can shift within the trailer, throwing the load off and causing the truck to jackknife. Cargo can also come lose from on top of a flatbed and fly off, striking motorists behind the truck. If a truck is overweight, it puts an extra load on the brakes that could contribute to brake failure.
Truck Maintenance Problems: Was the truck properly maintained on an established schedule? Were the brakes, tires, gears and steering in good working order?
Truck Operation Problems: Did the driver have a history of driving recklessly, over the speed limit, or aggressively? If the truck was on the side of the road, did it have proper lighting and markers? Did the trucker leave enough room in front and behind him for other cars? These can all contribute to tragic truck override and under ride accidents.
Aggressively Investigating Your Case
We are thorough in investigating your case and aggressive in representing your interests, in negotiations or in court. The sooner you contact our Lake Charles law office, the sooner we can begin our investigation. (Evidence can disappear or be altered, so it's advisable to work with an attorney as soon as possible after your accident.)
Call 337-513-0288 (Toll Free: 888-391-5595) or e-mail our office to arrange a free and confidential consultation. We will respond quickly to your inquiry.
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