The trucking industry is a vital part of our economy. These enormous vehicles deliver goods across the country and to every city and small town in between.
However, their size and weight make them very dangerous in an accident. When a passenger vehicle collides with a big truck, the occupants of the passenger vehicle often suffer fatal or catastrophic injuries.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you need the help of an experienced Lafayette personal injury attorney. The attorneys at Babcock Injury Lawyers have the experience, skills, and resources to protect your rights and help recover maximum client compensation.
Call (225) 500-5000 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
Why Babcock Injury Lawyers?
- We have over 20 years of experience recovering compensation for truck accident victims and know what tactics to use to get you the maximum possible compensation for your damages
- We offer a 100% Client Satisfaction Guarantee if you are not fully satisfied within the first 30 days, you can cancel free of charge
- We will fight fiercely for our clients to get the compensation they deserve, and we operate on a contingency fee basis so you don’t pay until we recover compensation for you
Common Causes of Lafayette Truck Accidents
Lafayette has more fatal crashes per capita than the rest of Louisiana. Motor vehicle accidents can happen on Lafayette interstates, city streets, and rural roads. Truck accidents can happen due to numerous factors. Some of the most common causes of big truck accidents in the Lafayette area includes:
- Speeding
- Driver fatigue
- Driver distraction
- Drunk or drugged driving
- Improperly loaded cargo
- Overweight loads
- Maintenance issues
- Defective parts or equipment
- Dangerous or defective road conditions
According to the Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) at Louisiana State University, most crashes in Lafayette happen on U.S. and state highways, such as US-90, US-167, LA-182, LA339, and LA-3073. Unsurprisingly, commercial trucks routinely travel these highways. If you’ve been involved in any crash, whether with a car or truck, a Lafayette car accident lawyer can help you explore your options for compensation and justice.
Determining the cause of your accident is one of the first things we tackle. We carefully investigate your accident and consider all possible causes and potentially liable parties. Then, we discover the evidence to build your strongest case and help ensure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries.
Compensation for Lafayette Truck Accidents
The type and amount of compensation you can recover vary widely, depending on the specific factors of your accident and injuries.
Once your accident has been investigated and your injuries considered, the attorneys at Babcock Injury Lawyers will help value your case to determine the compensation you may recover.
In general, you can recover economic, non-economic, and, in some cases, punitive damages.
Economic damages include medical expenses, lost wages, and any other monetary damages caused by your accident.
Non-economic damages include pain and suffering, emotional and mental distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and other intangible damages.
Punitive damages are intended to punish the defendant and deter future similar behavior. In Louisiana, punitive damages are only allowed in a few cases. They may apply if you can prove that a truck driver’s intoxication caused your accident and injuries
At Babcock Injury Lawyers, our truck accident lawyers in Lafayette work hard to maximize our client’s recovery by obtaining every type of compensation possible.
Do I Have a Case?
If you are wondering whether you have a good case, schedule a free case review to consult with one of our Lafayette truck accident attorneys.
The attorneys at Babcock Injury Lawyers have over twenty years of experience recovering maximum compensation for our truck accident clients. We know how to determine whether you have a good case and can quickly give you an answer.
Generally, you have a case if another party’s negligence directly caused your truck accident injuries and you suffered actual damages.
You will need to prove all elements of your case to be successful. Consult an experienced truck accident lawyer in Lafayette right away.
Contact a Lafayette Truck Accident Attorney Today
If you have lost a loved one or been injured in a Lafayette truck accident, you may be able to recover compensation for your damages. You need an experienced Lafayette truck accident lawyer to help you recover the maximum possible compensation.
The attorneys at Babcock Injury Lawyers deeply understand Louisiana and federal trucking laws and have the experience, skills, and resources to get justice and every dollar you deserve.
Call (225) 500-5000 or complete the form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.