Lafourche Parish Commercial Vehicle Accident Lawyer

Lafourche Parish Commercial Vehicle Accident Attorney

Companies that provide commercial transportation have unique safety requirements they must meet, largely because these vehicles can hurt many people if they are unsafe. Passengers and others on the road can be injured. While accidents involving these vehicles are less common, they do have the potential to be serious, and even minor collisions can have complex claims processes. A Lafourche Parish commercial vehicle accident lawyer can help you.

Hammond Law Firm, LLC: Your Commercial Transport Vehicle Accident Attorneys

The attorneys at Hammond Law Firm, LLC, can provide you with diligent, exemplary, and compassionate legal care. We understand how strenuous an accident can be, and we want to help you protect your rights and your financial future. If a company’s negligence caused your injuries, our firm can help you hold them accountable.

Commercial Transport Accidents in Lafourche Parish

There were 34 accidents involving cargo vans in 2024 in Lafourche Parish; and one of these accidents was fatal, and seven were suspected injury crashes. There were two accidents involving passenger vans. There was one accident that year involving a transit bus and 52 involving a single-unit truck. Throughout Louisiana, there were other accidents involving mini-buses, motor coaches, streetcars, and limos.

Although these accidents are less frequent than other types of accidents, they can still cause serious harm to passengers and others on the road. Recovering compensation from commercial companies is also very complex, which can make it harder for you to recover a fair settlement.

Who Can I Hold Liable for a Commercial Transport Accident?

The party that you can hold liable for an accident will depend on your circumstances and the cause of the accident.

If you are a passenger on a commercial transport vehicle, you can likely recover compensation from the company that operates the transport through their insurance company. If a different driver or other party on the road caused the accident, you may also be able to file a claim with that party’s insurance.

If you are a driver or other person injured in the accident and you were not a passenger, you can recover compensation through a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer. If the at-fault party is the driver of the commercial transport or another party responsible for the transport vehicle, your claim will likely be with the transport company’s insurer.

What Damages Could You Recover in a Claim for a Commercial Transport Accident?

If you have a successful claim, you could recover the entirety of your compensatory damages. This can include economic damages or monetary and tangible losses, such as:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Lost employment
• Property damage

It also includes non-economic damages, which are personal, physical, and psychological losses such as:

• Pain and suffering
• Disability
• Disfigurement
• Reduced quality of life

An experienced attorney can calculate the total of your damages. You will often underestimate the total financial and personal losses your injury will cost you. This can lead to you accepting a settlement from the transport company’s insurer that is much less than your damages are worth. An attorney has years of experience determining a fair value for different injuries and their long-term consequences.

Contact Hammond Law Firm, LLC

Commercial vehicle accident claims are more complex because numerous parties can be liable, and it takes a thorough investigation to determine if there were any violations of health and safety codes. At Hammond Law Firm, LLC, we want to help you secure the compensation you need to support yourself and your future. Contact our firm today.