Southern Louisiana is a major truck route for 18-wheelers and commercial transports carrying products throughout the Gulf Coast region. Highways such as I-10, I-12 and I-49 heading into and out of Lafayette are among the most deadly roads in the southern United States.
The sheer size and weight of a multi-ton semi-tractor trailer makes the truck difficult to stop and maneuver, for even the most experienced truck driver. When a crash occurs with a passenger vehicle, the drivers and passengers of the car or motorcycle are nearly always more seriously injured. When the injury or wrongful death was the result of truck driver or company negligence, the injustice is devastating.
If you or a loved one has been involved in a truck accident involving an 18-wheeler, you will be going up against a well-financed freight corporation that will fight aggressively to protect themselves against paying a major settlement.
Over-the-road trucking companies often carry their own insurance and have experienced investigators and lawyers who will twist the evidence and present your injuries or loss as insignificant. Contact me now for a free consultation.
I am personal injury litigation attorney Christopher L. Trahan. I have been fighting on behalf of truck accident victims and their families for nearly 15 years.
Trucking companies are highly regulated by the federal government under the FMCSA, including how many hours a driver may be behind the wheel, stopping procedures and safety distances in traffic. You need a semi truck injury lawyer who knows the regulations and has the resources to investigate the evidence of the accidents.
I have extensive experience in cases involving violations of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Act and have a successful record of helping my clients obtain full and fair compensation from the parties held liable for damages.
I have experience helping people recover money damages after truck accidents resulting from:
Wherever you are in Louisiana, I invite you to call me toll free at 877-234-6999 or contact me by e-mail to discuss your big rig accident case. I will be proud to discuss my successful semi tractor trailer accident cases in a free consultation. I handle all personal injury and wrongful death claims on contingency. If I can't help you recover money damages, you won't pay attorneys fees for my services.
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