Every truck accident settlement will be a different amount, and this largely depends on how seriously you were injured. More serious injuries require costly medical care and more recovery time. Other factors can influence whether you secure maximum compensation. If you were partially at fault, this limits your compensation. If you work with a skilled and experienced attorney, you are more likely to secure the most compensation.
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Brusly Truck Accident Lawyer
Brusly Truck Accident Attorney
Truck accidents are serious and can often leave you with injuries that change the rest of your life. It is essential that you have dedicated legal representation from a skilled Brusly truck accident lawyer after a severe truck crash. Often, these crashes are multi-vehicle pile-ups, which can further complicate investigations into the cause of the crash and leave many people seriously injured and in need of financial support.
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For over 30 years, Murphy Law Firm has protected injured individuals throughout Louisiana communities in complex personal injury cases. Our team of personal injury lawyer fight for your rights and advocate for the justice that you deserve. We can investigate your accident and build a strong case. We can determine the compensation that you deserve and diligently pursue that financial recovery.
When a negligent truck driver, another driver, or a truck company causes you harm, you can hold that party accountable through an insurance or civil claim. Trucking companies are required to maintain their vehicles and ensure safety protocols are followed, but they often cut corners due to greed. These companies must be held liable when their carelessness causes others harm. At Murphy Law Firm, we fight for victims of these accidents.
Truck accidents are not very common, but they can cause catastrophic injuries and fatalities when they happen. There were 42 suspected injury crashes in West Baton Rouge Parish in 2024 that involved commercial vehicles and, sadly, two fatal crashes. This made up 22.22% of the parish’s fatal crashes and 11.83% of all suspected injury crashes. Thankfully, neither of these fatal crashes occurred in Brusly.
What Makes Truck Accidents More Complex?
There are numerous reasons that truck accidents are more complex than other motor vehicle accidents, from the regulations that manage the vehicle to the commercial insurance carrier that insures the truck companies.
It is important that you work with an attorney who has experience with complicated trucking claims so that you know they understand these complex requirements. Without this knowledge, an attorney is likely to fail to investigate properly or will not know how to negotiate with commercial insurers.
Truck accidents are more complex due to some of the following factors:
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- Damage significance
Commercial trucks, like 18-wheelers, are much larger than other cars on the road. They are also much heavier, especially when fully loaded. These vehicles also take longer to brake and slow down while on the road. Many truck accidents involve numerous vehicles and the potential of a pile-up.All of these factors can increase the force and severity of a crash, causing more severe injuries to more people. Individuals may have debilitating and disabling injuries with costly immediate and long-term medical care. Claims for truck accident injuries are often of a much higher value for these and other reasons. - Liability determinations
There are many parties that may be liable when a truck is in an accident because many parties are responsible for putting it on the road. The truck driver, the trucking company, the truck inspector, a mechanic, a shipping company, or the owner of the truck may be partially or fully liable for negligence. While a driver in the accident is typically the liable party, the truck driver’s employer is likely to be vicariously liable.Because multiple vehicles are often involved, this can further increase the number of potentially liable parties. It takes a thorough investigation to understand who is liable for the crash. - Governmental regulationsTruck companies are held liable for the accident if they fail to follow federal regulations that apply to truck companies, their vehicles, and their drivers. If a fatigued truck driver caused the crash, and the truck company encouraged their drivers to ignore rest breaks, the company could be liable.
- Commercial insurersTrucking companies have commercial insurance carriers. These carriers have higher insurance coverage, which can be useful for those who are injured, but it is much harder to secure the damages that you are owed. These companies have a lot more resources to protect their bottom lines.If you are in a truck accident, you need to call 911 to report the crash and your injuries. You can secure important legal information with the help of an attorney. The Brusly Police Department is located at 150 E. St. Francis Street. For non-emergencies, the department’s number is (225) 749-2980.
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FAQs
What Kind of Lawyer Do I Need to Take Legal Action Against a Trucking Company?
You need a personal injury lawyer to take legal action against a trucking company. When you are injured in a truck crash, it is crucial that your attorney has the resources and knowledge to navigate your case because truck accidents are much more complicated than other auto accidents. Truck companies and their insurers have significant resources, and you need an attorney who can provide similar resources and hold the at-fault party accountable.
How Do Truck Accident Claims Work?
Truck accident claims proceed similarly to other accidents in some ways because insurance claims are filed with the at-fault party. An investigation is needed to determine the at-fault party. There are uniquely complicating factors like federal trucking regulations, which can make a trucking company liable for the crash if they cut corners.
If the truck driver is at fault, the truck company may be vicariously liable, and a claim may be filed with their commercial insurance carrier.
How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help You?
A truck accident lawyer can help you by improving your likelihood of getting the most financial compensation. They help in many ways, including:
- Determining if any federal or state regulations were violated
- Investigating the accident and relevant evidence to determine fault
- Assessing the total damages you sustained and calculating a fair amount to cover those damages
- Protecting your rights and financial interests
- Negotiating with the trucking company’s insurance
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If you were hurt in a truck accident, you need to work with Murphy Law Firm to protect your rights.
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