Determining Liability in a Louisiana Commercial Vehicle Accident

If you are injured in a commercial vehicle accident during work time, liability will need to be determined. Although fault doesn’t impact your ability to collect Workers' Compensation benefits, it could factor into other options that may be available. Consulting with a Louisiana truck accident attorney will help you better understand your rights.

Workers' Compensation benefits are available when an employee is injured during the scope of their work. However, if you are the driver or passenger of a commercial vehicle, and an accident causes injuries, you may be entitled to pursue a third party claim.

This is why determining liability is important. If another driver acted in a negligent manner -- such as running a red light or making an unsafe lane change -- and it resulted in an accident, additional compensation could be available through a third party claim.

You will need to be able to establish the other driver’s negligence in order to hold him or her liable and pursue a claim. Evidence such as a police report, statements from witnesses or photographs of the accident scene will be important.

When you are injured while on the job in a commercial vehicle accident, you may have questions about the legal options available. Contact a Louisiana truck accident attorney for help with your claim. 

Get Legal Help Now – Contact a Louisiana Truck Accident Attorney

As the victim of a commercial vehicle accident, you have a lot of questions about your health and your financial future. Accident attorneys Timothy J. Young, Robert J. Young Jr. and Jason C. MacFetters understand your concerns and anxieties. Before you hire an attorney, order this free injury guide to learn about your rights in Louisiana. The Young Firm is located in New Orleans and serves clients throughout Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Shreveport and beyond. Contact us today at 1-504-680-4100 or 1-866-660-7220.