18 wheeler accidents
18-Wheeler Truck Accidents
Lafayette Louisiana Lawyer
18-wheelers are huge trucks; they weigh at least 80,000 pounds. An automobile weighs no more than 4,000 pounds. Motorcycles weigh even less and are extremely vulnerable in accidents. A crash involving an 18-wheeler has major consequences for the smaller vehicle. The injuries are often severe and the cost enormous.
Injured persons should contact an experienced attorney for help after an accident with an 18-wheeler. At the Louisiana, law office of Kevin P. Tauzin, we have handled many accidents in our 16 years of practicing law. During those years, we have obtained significant verdicts and settlements for injured people. We may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries, pain and suffering, lost income, and other costs of your accident. For more information about serious 18-wheeler accidents and how we can help, contact our Lafayette law offices today for a free initial consultation. Call 337-988-7588.
When you have been injured in an 18-wheeler accident, you need an attorney experienced with the trucking industry
Truck accidents regularly happen on the long bridges over the bayous and on Interstates 10 and 49. Driver fatigue is a big factor in many trucking accidents. Brake failure and other equipment malfunctions also cause many accidents. Once we accept your case, our law firm will consult with experienced truck accident investigators. They will analyze possible causes of the accident, such as poor maintenance, equipment failure, and driver error.
18-wheeler accident injuries are frequently catastrophic. Our clients have included people who have suffered paralysis, fractures, spinal cord injuries, and brain damage. Our lawyer works with medical and vocational experts to determine the extent of the truck accident injuries, the current and future cost of those injuries, and the consequences of pain and suffering.
In addition to representing people with serious injuries from truck accidents, our attorney has helped many families recover payment for the wrongful death of a loved one. The chances of a fatality in accidents involving trucks are higher than in crashes involving two automobiles. The difference in size and weight makes serious injury and death a common occurrence in truck accidents.
If you have been injured or a family member killed in an 18-wheeler accident, it is important to contact an experienced truck accident lawyer immediately so that evidence can be preserved and the investigation can begin. Our attorney has many years of experience with truck accidents. Contact us at the office of Kevin P. Tauzin, Attorney at Law. We can help.
For more information about truck accidents, visit our truck accident information center.
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