Large commercial trucks transport their goods daily via Interstate 20 and other Monroe highways and streets. Sadly, our local roads can be the scene of devastating accidents.
When a passenger vehicle collides with a big truck, the occupants of the passenger vehicle usually suffer severe injuries or death.
Many Monroe truck accident survivors are left with permanent disabilities and the need for long-term medical care and assistance with daily tasks.
The physical, financial, and emotional toll on a truck accident victim and their family can be overwhelming.
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you need the help of an experienced Monroe truck accident attorney.
The Monroe personal injury attorneys at Babcock Injury Lawyers are dedicated to protecting Louisiana injury victims and have a proven record of over twenty-five years recovering maximum client compensation.
Call (318) 301-6535 to schedule a free case review or complete the brief form on our contact page. Let us help you with your truck accident claim. We will work tirelessly to get you the justice and compensation you deserve.
Why Babcock Injury Lawyers?
- Our team is dedicated to helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve and will fight fiercely to get you a fair settlement. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we will boldly defend your claim for full and fair compensation in court.
- We have over twenty-five years of experience with Louisiana truck accident claims and know how to build strong cases and combat insurance tactics to obtain the maximum possible compensation.
- We operate on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay us unless we win compensation on your behalf.
Monroe Truck Accident Injuries
A fully loaded commercial truck and trailer can weigh 80,000 pounds, while the average passenger car weighs less than 5,000 pounds. When they collide, the force of impact can cause catastrophic injuries.
Some of the injuries suffered in Monroe truck accidents include:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries, including paralysis
- Back and neck injuries
- Amputations
- Broken and crushed bones
- Organ damage
- Internal bleeding
- Lacerations
- Burns
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Fatalities
Truck accident injury victims need to recover the maximum compensation possible to help ease the burdens caused by their losses. If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident due to a negligent truck driver, a car accident lawyer in Monroe can help you receive the compensation you deserve.
Statute of Limitations for Monroe Truck Accidents
Time limits for Monroe truck accident claims: Louisiana changed the filing deadline for most personal injury (delictual) lawsuits. If the crash occurred on or after July 1, 2024, you generally have two years to file suit (La. Civ. Code art. 3493.1). If the crash occurred before July 1, 2024, a shorter one-year deadline may apply.
If a crash caused a death, wrongful death and survival claims have their own timing rules. Wrongful death claims generally prescribe one year from death or two years from the day injury/damage is sustained, whichever is longer (La. Civ. Code art. 2315.2). Survival actions generally follow the same “one year from death or two years from injury/damage, whichever is longer” rule (La. Civ. Code art. 2315.1). Medical malpractice cases can have different timing rules. Because deadlines are fact-specific, speak with a lawyer promptly.
Contact an Experienced Monroe Truck Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been injured or lost a loved one in a truck accident, you need an experienced Monroe truck accident attorney to help you recover the damages you deserve.
The Monroe truck accident attorneys at Babcock Injury Lawyers have protected the rights of Louisiana truck accident victims for over twenty-five years and have a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation. We want to do the same for you.
Call (318) 301-6535 to schedule a free case review or complete the brief form on our contact page. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you get the justice and compensation you need.