Uncovering The Truth After A Serious Louisiana Truck Wreck

Accidents with 18-wheelers in Louisiana often leave a trail of devastation. Over 85 percent of the people killed or severely injured in car crashes involving tractor-trailers are the occupants of the car. Determining who is at fault and liable for damage caused to the other party becomes a crucial question, and the stakes are very high.

Your truck accident case must rest on solid foundations.

In many accidents involving large trucks, the motor carrier who operates the truck will send its inspectors to the scene immediately after the crash. They will remove from the scene all evidence that might point to negligence or errors that may have caused or aggravated the crash. After a serious accident with a tractor-trailer, two things are essential to save your case:

• Speed
• A top-rated truck accident lawyer with great experience in fighting motor carriers and their insurers.

What kind of information do inspectors find on the scene of a truck crash?

Clues from the scene: Debris, tire marks, pavement condition, traffic signage, accident reconstruction, etc.

Truck inspection: Load, tires, brakes, leaks, mileage, head- and taillights, horn, blinkers, license plate, truck equipment like GPS or electronic onboard recorder, and driver personal items like cell phone, video screen, laptop, medication or drugs.

Paper trail: Logbook, weigh station slips, messages to and from the motor carrier, dispatch records, commercial driver license, insurance, lease agreement, and tractor and trailer title.

Much more information will become available when the motor carrier is requested to show records about the driver, the trip and the truck and trailer. This is only possible if the evidence uncovered at the scene points towards negligence on the part of the driver or the trucking company.

If you have been hurt in a car, truck or motorcycle accident caused by someone else, contact the New Orleans accident attorneys of the Young Firm for a FREE discussion of your case. Order now our FREE lawyer book, “A Guide To Steering Through a Serious Vehicle Accident in Louisiana.”