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Truck Accidents

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Truck Accidents

Louisiana Truck Accident Attorney Explains How Driver Distractions can Warrant a Claim (Part B)

Were you involved in a truck accident in Louisiana? Gathering evidence and seeking legal support immediately are crucial to a good settlement.

Large truck accidents in Louisiana are not a pretty sight. With a mass easily reaching twenty times that of a passenger car, an 18-wheeler can bring terrible destruction. But another frightening element is at play: big rigs are operated by carriers.

What’s wrong with motor carriers? Trucking companies, be they large or small, compete with each other for market shares, and attempt to keep their clients satisfied with low prices and on-time delivery. Many truck drivers, paid by the mile, experience a large amount of pressure. Because of the devastating impact of truck accidents in Louisiana and elsewhere, the federal and state governments require trucking companies to follow numerous rules. For instance, companies must keep a written log book for a period of six months with records of on-duty, off-duty, sleeper berth, and driving times as well as mileage and other travel information.

Truckers are subject to precise hours of service rules. A violation by the trucker or carrier of the maximum allowed driving time could be critical to an accident victim’s case. Other information about a truck could make or break your case, yet the motor carrier may not want you to look into the details. Such information includes: GPS tracking, scale tickets, weight-station documents, fuel tickets, trucking company reports or records (including wages paid), and shippers and receivers documents, such as bills of lading, loading, and unloading sheets, etc.

Why would the motor carriers or their insurers make sure you are adequately compensated?

If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident in Louisiana caused by a commercial vehicle or truck, you may have the right to full compensation. However, you will be dealing with a commercial company rather than with another individual. This company and its insurer handle accident cases every day and look at them from a purely financial standpoint. Justice and fairness get avoided, and can only be brought back into the limelight by a strong, focused legal support, as offered by the Truck Accident Attorneys of the Young Firm.

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Contact immediately the Young Firm in New Orleans for a free consultation of your case. Call our truck accident attorney at (504) 680-4100 (local) or (866) 660-7220 (toll free), or send us an e-mail.