Winning Your Tractor-Trailer Accident Case in Louisiana

A serious crash with an 18-wheeler in Louisiana is likely to result either in wrongful death or in catastrophic injuries. For the surviving victims and their relatives, this could be a tragedy that will change their lives forever. You may have a right to substantial compensation, but does it mean you will get it?

Fighting for your rights in a serious accident with a large truck requires the support of an experienced, determined truck accident attorney with a great track record litigating motor carriers and their insurers. There are many reasons why such a case cannot be handled by a general practice lawyer:

• Your claim probably involves a substantial amount of money, which is sure to trigger immediate and aggressive defense tactics by the motor carrier and their insurer. These companies handle accident cases on a daily basis and are primarily focused on limiting the negative financial impact of your claim;
• All motor carriers and truck drivers are subject to stringent safety regulations imposed by the federal government on truck driver training, qualification, hours-of-service, drugs, alcohol and traffic violation records, truck maintenance (brakes, tires, lights), load weights, and more. Evidence of violations of these rules would seriously weaken the motor carrier's defense, which is why they often swiftly dispatch a team on the scene to remove incriminating logbooks, papers, and cell phones before authorities or you can seize them;
• Proving that the truck caused the accident can be a highly technical affair, possibly involving crash reconstruction experts and a detailed on-the-scene investigation;
• Finding out who is liable is another important question. Is it the independent truck owner-operator, or the motor carrier he has a leasing agreement with? Is it the owner of the tractor or of the trailer? Was the crash caused or aggravated by a defective mechanical component?

The New Orleans truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm have the resources and the skills to prevail against powerful motor carriers and their insurers. If you have been hurt in a truck accident caused by someone else, contact us for a FREE discussion of your case.