Truck Commercial Vehicle Accidents

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Truck Commercial Vehicle Accidents 2018-09-28T14:05:31+00:00

New Orleans Truck Accident Lawyers

Truck accidents are different from car accidents for two reasons: the injuries tend to be more severe and trucks are covered by commercial insurance policies. Recovering compensation from these insurance companies is difficult. Trucking companies and their insurance carriers send an accident response team of adjusters, investigators and lawyers to the scene within hours of the accident.

The lawyers at Rome, Arata, Baxley & Stelly, LLC, will fight the trucking company’s insurance carrier for the compensation you need after an accident. We have the experience to negotiate a settlement or take the insurance company to court when that is in your best interests. You can rely on us to stand up for your rights.

The Dangers Of Large Trucks

Many types of commercial vehicles can cause serious accidents, including semis, cargo trucks or trailers on flat cars, tankers, garbage trucks, construction vehicles and delivery trucks. We also take cases involving trucks or other vehicles towing boats.

Truck accidents are often caused by issues such as:

  • Driver fatigue and/or hours violations
  • Drunk driving
  • Speeding
  • Unsafe vehicles
  • Defective brakes, tires or other parts of the vehicle

Accidents like these are typically caused by the negligence of the driver and/or the trucking company. Manufacturers of defective truck parts may also be liable. We will work hard to hold all liable parties accountable for their role in your accident.

In addition to brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burns and amputations, trucking accidents often result in wrongful death. We seek compensation for all of your losses, including medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and funeral costs, when applicable.

Contact Our Louisiana Commercial Trucking Accidents Attorneys

To schedule a free initial consultation, please call 504-521-7946, 800-249-1306 toll free or contact us online.

Verdicts and Settlements

Personal Injury, Railroad Injuries
And Maritime Accident Lawyers

$5,000,000.00

Engineer, conductor & brakeman v. Railroad & trucking company

Train Accident

A railroad engineer, conductor and brakeman suffered severe injuries (primarily lumbar spine injuries) in a grade crossing collision in Canadian County, OK when a dump truck hauling a load of sand drove in front of their train.

Tulsa, OK.
$4,000,000.00

Locomotive engineer v. Railroad and trucking company

Train Accident

Engineer perished from burn injuries when the freight train he was operating collided with a gasoline tanker truck at a railroad crossing.

New Orleans, LA
$3,465,000.00

Crew members v. Railroad (confidential settlement) -

Train Accident

We represented several crew members of a train involved in a derailment which occurred allegedly due to defective and poorly maintained railroad tracks. Our clients suffered various physical injuries, …

Orlando, FL
$950,000.00

Truck Driver v. Tire Manufacturer and Ins. Co.

We represented a driver of an 18-wheeler who was injured when a relatively new left front tire on the vehicle suffered a catastrophic failure and the treads separated, causing the truck to careen off of the roadway and into a tree. …

New Orleans, LA
$162,500.00

Passenger v. Railroad

Our client was a very sweet 79 year old lady who was stepping down off of a train, when her foot missed the metal step-stool which had been placed on the ground by the railroad’s employee. She fell to the ground and fractured her left arm, …

Jacksonville, FL
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