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Have you or a loved one been injured in a collision with a semi-truck?
When a passenger vehicle meets an 18-wheeler on I-12, Highway 190, or the Causeway, the results are often life-changing. You aren’t just dealing with "another car accident", you are facing a massive trucking corporation, their aggressive insurance adjusters, and a complex web of federal safety regulations.
At Flattmann Law, we don't treat you like a case number. We treat you like family. Led by Grady J. Flattmann, our firm provides the sophisticated legal strategy of a big-city firm with the heart and accessibility of a Northshore neighbor.
We serve the families and workers who call this corner of Louisiana home. We know these roads because we drive them. We know these courts because we practice in them every day.
What makes 18 wheeler and truck accidents different
Big Truck accident cases are often more complex than car wreck cases for many reasons.First, the driver of the big truck may not be its owner.
For instance, in some instances, 18-wheelers transporting goods and merchandise are owned by a large company, but driven by an independent contractor. In those cases, establishing the true owner and their insurance company is an important step in protecting our clients’ claims.
Second, establishing the correct the insurance company for the big truck is sometimes a difficult process. Unlike regular cars and trucks, most big trucks are insured with commercial insurance companies. Some are even insured through insurance markets where members of the markets (also known as syndicates) actually insure the big truck.
Third, big trucks are subject to different rules and regulations ranging from the number of hours the driver can drive in a day, the weight of the freight being carried, and the data the truck driver must maintain. All of this could be important evidence for your case.
What to do when you get in an accident with a big truck
A wreck with a truck, whether it be a semi-truck, 18-wheeler, bus, dump truck, or other big truck, can be very scary. After the wreck, you may be even disoriented and confused. Even then, it is important to keep your wits about you, because what you do right after a truck accident can greatly impact your claims moving forward.
First and foremost, call 911 for help. Assess your own injuries and those of any passengers as best you can so that you can tell emergency medical personnel the extent of your injuries.
Once you have made sure that your own medical needs are being taken care of, the essential steps to take after a truck accident include:
1. Take photos and videos of the wreck. (Take as many as you can, making sure to capture license plates and any identifying names and numbers on the truck.)
2. Take photos of the truck driver’s insurance card, driver’s license, and truck registration.
3. Get contact information for any witnesses.
4. If you are hurt, make sure to tell the police, even if you don’t have to go to the hospital.
5. Avoid posting on social media about your wreck.
6. Call an experienced truck accident attorney.
Compensation may help with
These injuries often result in extensive medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and permanent changes in a victim’s quality of life. Louisiana law allows accident victims to seek compensation for these damages. Pursuing these claims requires in-depth knowledge of trucking laws and the resources to challenge powerful trucking companies and their insurers, making the assistance of a Mandeville 18-wheeler truck accident attorney vital.
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Severe burns or amputations
- Internal organ damage
- The wrongful death of a loved one
Recent big truck accident cases entrusted to us
At Flattmann Law, we hold the giant trucking companies accountable.
These injuries often result in extensive medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and permanent changes in a victim’s quality of life. Louisiana law allows accident victims to seek compensation for these damages.
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“I wish I would have called you sooner” is something we hear often from our clients. And there is good reason…the sooner a client hires us after a car accident, the more we can do to help them. If you've been injured in a car wreck and want help to make the process fast and easy contact us online or call our Covington office directly at 985.590.6182 to schedule your free consultation today.
“I wish I would have called you sooner” is something we hear often from our clients. And there is good reason…the sooner a client hires us after a car accident, the more we can do to help them. If you've been injured in a car wreck and want help to make the process fast and easy contact us online or call our Covington office directly at 985.590.6182 to schedule your free consultation today.
“I wish I would have called you sooner” is something we hear often from our clients. And there is good reason…the sooner a client hires us after a car accident, the more we can do to help them. If you've been injured in a car wreck and want help to make the process fast and easy contact us online or call our Covington office directly at 985.590.6182 to schedule your free consultation today.
“I wish I would have called you sooner” is something we hear often from our clients. And there is good reason…the sooner a client hires us after a car accident, the more we can do to help them. If you've been injured in a car wreck and want help to make the process fast and easy contact us online or call our Covington office directly at 985.590.6182 to schedule your free consultation today.
From our personal injury legal library
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