Are Injuries From A Louisiana Truck Accident Different?

Yes, truck accident injuries can be different. Often times when a car crashes with a large truck or semi-trailer in Louisiana the resulting injuries are either fatal or have long-lasting consequences, like spinal cord or traumatic brain injuries.

There are two reasons for this:

• Because of the truck’s massive weight the shock is often as violent as when crashing into a concrete wall;

• The truck’s height causes the car to under-ride, which leaves the upper-body exposed to the collision.

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Treating injuries affecting the brain or spinal cord is likely to be long, and expensive. In many cases of severe, life-changing injuries rehabilitation therapies will be necessary, sometimes during the remainder of the patient’s life. The family or relatives might have to make adaptive changes to allow easier access and mobility to a paralyzed victim. Regular medical treatment and home care services could also be required.

Calculated over a very long period, these expenses represent hundreds of thousands, possibly millions of dollars for which the victim will need to claim compensation. These claims are fought tooth and nail by insurance companies and motor carriers who want to protect their balance sheets at all costs.

Major truck accident cases require experienced truck accident lawyers. If you have been involved in a crash with a large truck, bus or commercial vehicle, contact the attorneys of the Young Firm immediately for a FREE consultation of your case at (504) 680-4100 (local) or (866) 660-7220 (toll free) or by sending us an e-mail.