Terrebonne Parish Truck Accident Lawyer

Terrebonne Parish Truck Accident Attorney

Motor vehicle accidents involving commercial trucks are some of the most devastating. The size and weight of these vehicles mean they can cause serious damage, often involving numerous smaller vehicles. Those in passenger cars often deal with catastrophic and fatal injuries. When the truck driver or another party is to blame for the crash, you need a Terrebonne Parish truck accident lawyer to navigate a claim against the insurer and defend your rights.

Legal Support With Hammond Law Firm, LLC

With more than 40 years of collective experience, our firm knows how to navigate many types of personal injury and insurance claims, including those involving commercial insurers. We know how stressful this situation is for you and your family, and we bring you compassionate legal support and fight for the compensation that you deserve. A truck accident can change your entire life. Our goal is to help you secure financial support to move forward with your life.

In 2023, there were 70 accidents involving commercial motor vehicles in Terrebonne Parish, three of which were fatal crashes. This was an increase from 2022, which had 60 accidents involving commercial vehicles, one of which was a fatal crash. If you were injured in a truck accident, you have a short window of time to act and recover your financial losses. Hammond Law Firm, LLC, can make the process easier.

Who Might Be Liable for My Truck Accident?

Truck accidents can be complex because numerous parties may be liable. Commercial truck drivers are often aware of the responsibility they carry and drive safely. Unfortunately, not all drivers maintain reasonable caution on the road.

Truck drivers are not the only party that may be liable for the accident. Truck accidents happen less frequently than other accidents, largely due to high safety regulations. These regulations cover the maintenance of trucks, the training of truck drivers, and the required rest breaks for active drivers. When these regulations are ignored, the trucking company or other party who ignored them can be liable.

Many parties may be fully or partially liable for a truck accident, including:

• The trucking company
• The truck driver
• The truck driver’s employer
• The party responsible for maintaining and inspecting commercial trucks
• The owner of the truck cab or trailer
• A shipping or loading company
• The manufacturer or distributor of a faulty car part
• Another driver on the road

The cause of the accident is an important step in determining the at-fault party. If a truck overturns, numerous parties could be responsible. The shipping or loading company may have improperly loaded cargo, the truck design may have been faulty, or the truck driver’s employer may have failed to ensure the driver was trained and qualified to operate the vehicle.

An experienced attorney is essential to conducting a thorough investigation of the collision and the party or parties who can be held liable.

Recovering Your Financial Losses After a Truck Accident

When you are able to file for compensation with a liable party, you can recover the cost of your medical treatment, the income you cannot earn, and many other economic and noneconomic losses.

This compensation can cover the care for your injuries in the immediate future and long-term, but only if these costs are properly calculated. A dedicated attorney is crucial to potentially securing the full value of your losses. Contact Hammond Law Firm, LLC, and see how we can help you.