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We provide articles about serious semi truck and automobile accidents to help inform our clients. Please view this page to see our most recent articles. We can help you with your serious automobile or truck accident case in the areas of Louisiana, including Shreveport, Monroe and Alexandria.

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  • Common Types of a Louisiana Fatal Truck Accident   
    While each collision is different, there are several common types of fatal truck accidents. To file an accident claim, call 1-504-680-4100 or 1-866-660-7220.
  • Safe Trucks in Louisiana Depend on the Motor Carrier’s Safety Rating   
    The New Orleans truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm show how you can check the rating of a motor carrier online. Order our free Louisiana car crash book.
  • Two Sides to the Causes of Tractor-Trailer Accidents in Louisiana   
    Louisiana passenger car drivers often ignore the dangers of 18-wheelers at their peril. If you have been hurt in a truck crash, call the Young Firm right away.
  • Why Are Louisiana Dump Trucks So Dangerous?   
    The New Orleans attorneys of the Young Firm ask you to have a closer look at dump trucks, and stay away from them on the road. Order our free lawyer book to lea
  • Is The Truck That Wrecked Your Car in Louisiana Well Insured?   
    18-wheelers can do a lot of damage in more ways than one. The Young Firm in New Orleans discusses how truck insurance affects your settlement in Louisiana.
  • Louisiana Motor Carriers Should Look More Closely At How Their Trucks Are Loaded   
    The way a tractor-trailer is loaded is critical to its safe operation, as explained by the truck crash lawyers of the Young Firm. Order our free, new book here.
  • Electronic Truck Driver Hours-of-Service Systems Rejected   
    The New Orleans tractor-trailer crash attorneys of the Young Firm describe the consequences of the court’s rejection of EOBRs.
  • Tractor-Trailer Accident Prompts New Driver Fatigue Move By Federal Authorities   
    The truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm in New Orleans report how recent fatal crashes involving exhausted truck drivers prompt new work time rules.
  • Detention Of Truck Drivers By Shippers Creates Safety Issues   
    The truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm in New Orleans describe what happens to truck drivers detained for hours on end by unscrupulous shippers.
  • How Can Truck Drivers Rest Where There Are No Rest Areas?   
    After having driven over ten hours, a Louisiana truck driver looks forward to the next stop. What if there is no next stop? ask the attorneys of the Young Firm.
  • Truck Owner-Operator Lease Purchase Survey   
    How much money truck owner-operators make is important for Louisiana motorists. The New Orleans truck accident lawyers of the Young Firm explain why.
  • Louisiana Car Drivers As Seen From The Cab   
    The truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm explain how passenger car drivers are seen from the cab of a tractor-trailor.
  • Louisiana Truck Accidents Need To Be Well Documented   
    The 18-wheeler accident attorneys of the Young Firm know how motor carriers and their insurance companies react after a deadly Louisiana truck crash.
  • You Would Expect Large and Heavy Trucks Traveling Louisiana To Have Good Brakes.   
    If there is a sudden obstacle on the road, how long will it take to stop an 80,000-pound truck? The attorneys of the Young Firm discuss truck brake systems.
  • Zooming In On Louisiana Truck Driver Health Issues   
    The Louisiana truck accident lawyers of the Young Firm look into the ever more serious problem of truck drivers’ health issues and deadly 18-wheeler crashes.
  • How Many Louisiana Large Truck Crashes Resulted From Sleep Apnea?   
    The truck crash lawyers of the Young Firm describe how sleep apnea causes more truck driver fatigue in Louisiana, and explain what can be done about it.
  • How hard is it to win your case against an eighteen wheeler truck in Louisiana? What is the standard to win an eighteen wheeler accident case in Louisiana? The law helps you.   
    How hard is it to win your case against an eighteen wheeler truck in Louisiana? What is the standard to win an eighteen wheeler accident case in Louisiana
  • How do you tell a good motor carrier from a bad one in Louisiana?   
    Trucking companies are being watched. The federal authorities want to tell the good motor carriers from the bad ones, analyzing their behaviors.
  • Truck drivers wanted in Louisiana, quickly   
    You could be forgiven for thinking that people applying for a job with a motor carrier are turned down, with all the talk about persistently high unemployment. As it is, the trucking industry is looking for 200,000 new truck drivers in the coming two years. This could have serious safety consequences on Louisiana’s highways. Read all the details in this article by the attorneys of the Young Firm, and contact them immediately if you have been involved in a serious truck accident.
  • Victims of car or truck crashes in Shreveport get valuable help and support from Shreveport vehicle accident attorneys.   
    After a serious auto or truck accident in Shreveport, victims are coping with so many immediate difficulties that finding a lawyer or filing a claim can be beyond their capacities. The Shreveport vehicle accident attorneys can offer immediate relief and help. Find out here the FREE information that helps you select the right law firm, and see what the Young Firm actually does for their clients. You can start ordering their FREE book A Guide to Steering Through a Serious Vehicle Accident in Louisiana.
  • The experienced Lafayette attorneys who can really help you after a serious vehicle accident in Lafayette.   
    Victims of a serious auto or truck accident in Lafayette, LA often have a lot of trouble coping with the terrible consequences. Most of them, struggling with the medical emergencies, the grief, pain or suffering, the anxiety of medical costs and an uncertain future, do not know whom to turn to for help. In Lafayette, the auto and truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm can take a lot of their worries over and offer a serious support. Find out here how it works, and start by ordering the FREE book, A Guide to Steering Through a Serious Vehicle Accident in Louisiana.
  • Why does the trucking industry fight the electronic on-board recorder mandate?   
    Truck drivers are often pressured or willing to drive many more hours than allowed by safety regulations. Many devastating truck crashes are due to a trucker drowsing or falling asleep behind the wheel. Paper log books used to keep track of hours of service are easy to fake, and should be replaced by on-board electronic devices. In this article, the truck accident attorneys of the Young Firm tell you why the truck industry fights back. Victims of truck accidents should call the Young Firm in New Orleans for a free case evaluation.
  • Do Louisiana motor carriers keep their drivers far too long at work?   
    Truck drivers are sometimes sleep deprived day after day, clocking long hours of driving and other duties like loading, unloading, and servicing their trucks. Many elements conspire to make this possible, despite the strict federal regulations limiting hours of service. In this article, the attorneys of the Young Firm explain the rules and how truckers bend them, with sometimes dramatic consequences. Order the Young Firm’s FREE new book, A Guide to Steering Through a Serious Vehicle Accident in Louisiana.
  • Were you involved in a truck accident in Louisiana? Gathering evidence and seeking legal support immediately are crucial to a good settlement.   
    In Louisiana, accidents involving large trucks are different in more ways than one. They lead to extensive damage and injury. Also, if you fall victim to such an accident, you could wind up fighting a powerful commercial company that may act swiftly on the scene to hide evidence in violation of one or more of the strict federal safety regulations. In this article by the Young Firm, the New Orleans truck accident attorneys, you will discover what motor carriers don’t want you to see after an accident caused by one of their trucks. If you have been hurt in a truck accident, make sure you call us immediately for a free consultation. And take the opportunity to order our FREE book, A Guide to Steering Through a Serious Vehicle Accident in Louisiana.
  • What Do On Board Brake Monitoring Systems Do?   
    On board brake monitoring systems can be an important addition to truck safety. The system provides critical information to drivers and others about the need for air brakes to adjust to insure stopping ability.
  • Will New Technologies Prevent Truck Accidents   
    New technologies may soon be available that can prevent some truck accidents. Technologies have been considered to prevent truck hijacking, and new automobile technologies are already being implemented to counter driver fatigue.
  • Working at Night in a Daytime World   
    Humans are diurnal beings. We live and work during the day naturally. Sometimes we have to break our natural rhythms and work at night. Truck drivers sometimes experience the problems of be a shift worker and working at night. That is why driving hours are regulated.
  • Truck Driver Shortage   
    There is a growing truck driver shortage in America. This driver shortage is worse among long-haul truck drivers. The driver shortage can often lead to fatigued and tired drivers. Fatigue is known to be a common factor in truck crashes.
  • Federal Truck Length Regulations   
    The Federal government regulates lengths of truck-semitrailer combinations and truck-semitrailer-trailer combinations on national highways. The states cannot impose such limits. There are some exceptions to the limits for vehicle combinations that were in use on December 1, 1982. Those are grandfathered in with different lengths.
  • Reasons You Must File Your 18 Wheeler Claim As Soon As Possible   
    You should file your eighteen wheeler accident calim as soon as possible in Louisiana. Learn why waiting to file an accident claim could damage or lose your case. Information and videos from eighteen wheel accident lawyers in Louisiana.
  • Truck and Bus Drivers Prohibited from Texting   
    Truck and bus drivers are now prohibited from texting using a handheld device. The Federal government has issued new driving regulations. Those who drive while texting can cause very serious accidents. Call The Young Firm in New Orleans for a consultation if you have been involved in an automobile or truck crash.
  • Truck Driver Fatigue and Accidents   
    Truck driver fatigue is a major contributing factor in many truck accidents. The Federal government regulates truck driver hours on the road and requires a number of hours of rest. Trucks account for a relatively high number of accident deaths.
  • Top Truck Accident Factors   
    In car-truck accidents there are several different causes. Driver action or inaction is a major cause. Driving too fast and fatigue are also significant causes. Traffic flow is a problem. Call The Young Firm in New Orleans for a consultation if you have been involved in an automobile or truck crash.
  • Why it is important for you to get the driver qualification file in your case   
    Learn what the driver qualification file is and why it is important your attorneys get it for your 18 wheeler case in Louisiana. Our lawyers know, do you?
  • Learn what an accident counter measure program is and why it can win your case for you.   
    Learn what an accident counter measure program is and how you can win your case with it. Read more from our Louisiana eighteen wheeler accident attorneys here.
  • Determining Liability in a Louisiana 18-Wheeler Accident   
    Read this article to find out how a Louisiana 18-wheeler accident attorney can help you pursue compensation for your truck accident or motor vehicle accident case. The Young Firm is experienced in representing serious injury cases throughout Louisiana. Contact us today to get answers to your questions.

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